The eighth Annual CIPM symposium of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) took place on May 4.
Themed “Nurturing the Human Element — Redefining HRM in a Rapidly Changing World,” the symposium underscored the pivotal role of human resource management (HRM) in today’s dynamic global landscape.
Since its launch in 1959, CIPM has been dedicated to advancing the HR profession through education, professional development, and advocacy, solidifying its position as Sri Lanka’s leading professional body for HRM.
The President of the CIPM, Ken Vijayakumar was the chief guest. The guest of honour was Chief Operating Officer of MAS Holdings, Shakthi Ranatunga.
The symposium commenced with the welcome address by the Chairperson Prof. Arosha Adikaram, followed by the web Launch of the symposium proceedings and Abstract Book by the CIPM President.
The symposium also featured a keynote address by Professor of Management and Director of the Centre for Cross Cultural Management (CCCM) at the University of Wollongong, Australia, Prof. Mario Fernando. The symposium served as a platform for researchers to present their findings across a wide range of critical topics in HRM. These included Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, talent development and retention, ethical leadership and corporate social responsibility, adapting to technological advancements, mental health and well-being at work, global workforce challenges, employee empowerment, and reskilling and upskilling.
The plenary session was led by Prof. Wasantha Rajapakse.
Certificates were awarded to the best paper presenters during the valedictory session.
Manager of Research and Development, Ms. Kamani Perera and Symposium Co-chair Dr. Dillanjani Weeratunga also spoke.
The annual symposium of CIPM was a truly inclusive event, attracting a diverse audience that spanned undergraduates, graduates, working professionals, research scholars and lecturers. This widespread interest highlights the symposium’s significance in the field of HRM, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to network and learn from scholarly brains.
