As one of its sustainability initiatives, CIPM SL along with Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka launched a PET plastic collection and recycling program on 26th October 2023 by placing a designated 50 kg recycling bin at Polhengoda Junction near CIPM premises under the guidance of the Chairperson of the Standing committee on Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusivity of CIPM Sri Lanka Ms. Wasanthi Withanage.
The event was graced by esteemed individuals: Mr. Ken Vijayakumar, President of CIPM, Mr. Chrisantha Obeyesekere, CEO of CIPM, Mr. G. Weerathunga, Director of Professional, Academic Affairs.
An invigorating seminar on the above topic took place at the OPA Auditorium on the evening of 28th September 2022. The speaker was Mr. Priyantha Ranasinghe – Vice President CIPM SL & Director Human Resources of Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka who explained key factors which have adversely impacted the Sri Lankan economy resulting in immense suffering of the people. Mr. Priyantha Ranasinghe succinctly described the imbalanced economy and the manner in which the human resource function can contribute to steady the various areas such as productivity, production, motivation, skills & competency development, etc. which can enhance the National economy to a greater level.
The panel discussion which followed after the keynote address featured Mr. Ken Vijayakumar – President CIPM SL & Deputy General Manager – Human Resources, Administration, Purchasing, and Sustainability at A. Baur & Company (Pvt.) LTD, Mr. Dhammika Fernando – Past President CIPM SL & Executive General Manager of Tropical Findings (Pvt) Ltd, as well as Mr. Priyantha Ranasinghe – Vice President CIPM SL.
A highly appreciative audience posed some important questions which resulted in clear explanations and answers by the panelists followed by interactive discussions with the audience.
The OPA President Mr. Dulitha Perera contributed strongly to the discussions together with the Vice President – Eng. Saman Kandanearachchi and the General Secretary OPA – Mr. Upali Jayawardena proposed the vote of thanks. CIPM council members and senior staff as well as OPA committee members were present at the deliberations which took place at the seminar.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka – the Nation’s leader in Human Resource Management appointed Sri Lanka Cricket Captain ODI’s & T20’s, Dasun Shanaka as its Brand Ambassador to take CIPM’s value proposition to the masses.
The agreement was signed at the media conference held at CIPM Sri Lanka Premises on 24th September 2022. The President, Mr. Ken Vijayakumar, Executive Council Members, Past Presidents, and Managerial Staff of CIPM SL participated in the event along with Dasun Shanaka in the presence of media and invitees.
In addition, CIPM and Dasun Shanaka will work together to inculcate a resilient leadership culture amongst the HR fraternity and students, motivate talent at a national level, and to foster rejuvenation and resilience amongst all citizens in taking Sri Lanka forward towards economic recovery and stability.
The signing of MoU with the Department of Agrarian Development for collaborative research by the CIPM Research Committee on “Attraction and Retention of Youth in Domestic Agriculture. A. H. M. L. Aberathne – Commissioner General of Agrarian Development, L. Anupama Awanthi – Assistant Commissioner (Establishment), Prof. Prasadhini Gamage – Chairman of CIPM Research Committee & Council member, U. A. C. Obeyesekere – CEO of CIPM, Tharindu Gunathilake Member of CIPM Research Committee & Chartered Member and Indika Wijayasriwardana – Head of Shared Services CIPM participated in this event which was held at the Department of Agrarian Development on 21st September 2022.
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