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MiHCM celebrates two successful years in its joint venture with MyHCM Pakistan
MiHCM, a global human capital technology company, recently marked the completion of their second-year operation acquiring over 50,000 users in Pakistan. MiHCM operates as MyHCM through a joint venture that offers MiHCM’s digital HR solution to businesses across Pakistan.
MyHCM now has become a progressive digital HR solution in Pakistan which automates HR activities and processes, creating a completely paperless environment. It enables HR leaders to work efficiently and manage their employees in a way that enhances collective productivity.
The joint venture was established in November 2019 after both companies signed an agreement to offer MiHCM’s Cloud HR platform and its plethora of other digital experiences to enterprises, and SME businesses in Pakistan. These integrated solutions provide businesses and employees with a unified experience that is designed to address demands such as workforce and talent management.
MyHCM customers are now able to integrate MiHCM’s time and attendance, scheduling, onboarding, payroll, engagement tools and more as a result of this partnership. Customers can manage staff, decrease excess labour expenses, and create a modern employee experience with the integrated solution. The solution provides a smooth flow of employee data, HR, payroll, time, and comprehensive talent management.
“We truly cherish this partnership with MiHCM,” said Shahrukh Nadeem, Chief Executive Officer, MyHCM. “Together, we can enable any Enterprise, SME and Startup in Pakistan to leverage a cutting-edge digital HR solution so that they can focus more on growing their business while we take care of their core HR processes and Talent Management. Organizations can make smart use of our cutting-edge analytics, workplace virtual assistants for employees and transform the employee experience in the workplace with MyHCM.”
“During these two years we have onboarded over 60 customers across a diverse pool of industry verticals including textile, retail, ICT, e-commerce, manufacturing, hospitality and education. Our goal is to be an independent Digital HR Software brand and the leading HCM solution provider in the country and enable organizations to transform their legacy HR into digital. In the next 12 to 18 months, we hope to have a presence in all the four major provinces and at least 25 big cities of the country.” added Nadeem.
Both MiHCM and MyHCM are firm believers in the fact that an organization’s greatest asset are its people. The success of the joint venture has enabled MyHCM win a diverse clientele who are supported by a dynamic and passionate team of over 30 employees including a dedicated support team for its clients in Pakistan. The company also has sales team across Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad that introduces the MyHCM Digital HR platform and other experiences in the product stack for their customers.
MyHCM has an ambitious vision for the future to introduce more employee experiences to businesses in Pakistan. These include an-all new mobile experience integrated with SiriTM and Google AssistantTM; chatbot and video-based candidate shortlisting for recruitment; powerful analytics for the digital workplace and workforce; and MiA – the latest workplace virtual assistant for Microsoft Teams.
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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