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CIPM Webinar on Managing Employee Wellbeing for High Performance Attracts Over 200 Participants
CIPM Sri Lanka – the Nation’s leader in human resource management recently organized a bilingual webinar to share expert insights on “Managing Employee Wellbeing for High Performance in the Workplace”. The evening webinar attracted over 200 enthusiastic participants. Moderated by Ken Vijayakumar-Vice President CIPM Sri Lanka and Director HR, Waters Edge the expert speaker panel comprised of Mrs. Davina Kern-Head of Group HR, David Pieris Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, Dr Thivanka Munasinghe-Family Physician and Dr Heather Fernando-AGM HR, Metropolitan Technologies (Pvt) Ltd.
“In the context of the far-reaching effects of the pandemic, there is no doubt that employee wellbeing was affected. HR practitioners should take the lead to ensure that the enabling environment for employee high performance and engagement is maintained with innovative, out of the box thinking to care for their employees’ wellbeing thereby overcoming the challenges in the new normal,” said Ken Vijayakumar.
At the outset, the panelists presented their views on many interesting and important areas including the definition of employee wellbeing in the context of HRM, importance of employee wellbeing for HR practitioners and professionals, best practices for employee wellbeing adopted by organizations during the pandemic, how employee wellbeing adds value to organizational performance and future strategies that can be adopted for employee wellbeing.
Explaining that employee wellbeing is the way employees’ work, with their expectations, with workplace affects on their overall health and happiness, Dr. Thivanka Munasinghe said that the state of being comfortable with good health was dependent on the employees emotional, career, social, financial, and physical status which are known as the 5 pillars of wellbeing. “By understanding & listening to our employees we can improve their happiness and the sense of wellbeing. Eventually, they will give an improved and increased productivity for the organization” he added.
Sharing her views, Dr Heather Fernando said that employee wellbeing is a state of psychological element that is shaped by engagement, their work expectations, and how their overall health and happiness is managed by the employer. “HR professionals should strategically leverage on-site resources to generate a healthier and happier workforce that contributes with high productivity for high profitability. Human capital is the heart of a successful organization specially in tough economic times. Therefore, having a happy and healthy workforce could bring high economic values to the bottom line” adding that during these unfamiliar times there is no doubt that employee wellbeing is a growing concern.
Davina Kern said “everyone feared the deadly Covid-19. All employees needed an understanding setting to perform. Bosses, colleagues who are accommodative, who are there in need. Covid-19 took a toll on mental wellbeing of everyone. HR needs to be able to decide which task to be assigned to whom based on competencies. Companies who understood what really mattered to them focused on priorities and won people, customers and revenue” and emphasized that post pandemic it was important for HR to take a leadership role to help employees reconnect in an environment of coming back to office and supporting them to work remotely in terms of improving competencies required.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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