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Dialog Enterprise partners MiHCM to launch MiHCM Lite for small & medium businesses
With the objective of offering a dedicated HR solution to small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) in the country, Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, recently partnered MiHCM (Pvt) Ltd to launch MiHCM Lite, a comprehensive and agile solution to manage the HR processes conveniently and cost effectively on the cloud.
MiHCM which can be accessed through its mobile application or on the web, has been reimagined as a fully-fledged enterprise class cloud HR platform complete with superior scalability, availability and a 24/7 technical and troubleshooting team. Over 20 years of HR domain expertise across diverse industry verticals and a clientele portfolio that exceeds 500 companies has enabled MiHCM to empower small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with a simplified digital HR experience in the era of the hybrid workforce with its latest MiHCM Lite offering.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Executive Officer of MiHCM, Harsha Purasinghe stated “We are delighted to partner Dialog Axiata to take MiHCM Lite to the broader Sri Lankan market leveraging their distribution channel. MiHCM Lite will enable Sri Lankan small & mid-size businesses to transform their HR to a modern digital HCM solution delivering the best in employee experiences coupled with advanced data insights. As a leading enterprise HCM player across many international markets, we felt it’s timely to deliver a version of our MiHCM suite for small businesses to overcome workforce management challenges faced with COVID-19”.
“At Dialog, we believe that digitisation of both external and internal processes is critical to the success of our Enterprise customers” said Group Chief Executive of Dialog Axiata PLC, Supun Weerasinghe. He further stated, “We are pleased to partner MiHCM to launch MiHCM Lite for SMBs island-wide, as we aim to deliver the most compelling employee experiences for future-ready workplaces, thereby enabling Sri Lankan enterprises to be on par with global standards by equipping them with world-class capabilities to elevate their HR working models and processes”.
With MiHCM Lite, SMBs in Sri Lanka can run their HR processes conveniently on MiHCM’s cloud HR platform enabling them to manage employee profiles, oversee time attendance requirements, process payrolls and more with just a few clicks for a pay-as-you-go monthly subscription model. HR tools for those working from home are also provided on MiHCM and as the platform is fully hosted on the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform and requires no added CAPEX investment. Furthermore, employees will be able to reap the benefits of MiHCM as they can conveniently clock-in and clock-out their working hours, view daily tasks and meetings, apply for leave, preview their payslips and more. They are also able to escalate a range of service requests to HR.
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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