Human Resource Management

  Employee Engagement and Motivation      How to improve employee satisfaction and performance through motivation  Employee engagement is much needed along with motivation to make the organization successful in the modern corporate industry. High productivity is dependent on their employees’ engagement status because of their rising dedication or high levels of commitment and further amount of work efforts. In contrast, absence of motivation leads to delays in employees’ retention and organizational decline. Accordingly, organizations should deploy proven motivation approaches that create the excellent work environments that can boost employee contentment.                                           ...

  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion   Creating a more inclusive workplace and promoting diversity in hiring and advancement.   The current global business world values companies that put Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) actions into practice. Putting DEI at the core of operations enables companies to employ more creative employees who boost business success and make better work environments. Companies must take intentional actions with strong organizational support to team up with employees who build workplace inclusivity for all employee levels.   Understanding DEI Different teams of staff members in organizations show their differences through racial background mixed with gender identity combined with age and sexual orientation characteristics plus differences in disabilities and culture. Each staff member has equal opportunities to grow through fair treatment because equity requires distinctive support strategies for different employee groups. Enhan...

  Leadership Development and Succession Planning   Identifying and preparing future leaders within an organization   Effecting leadership any business organization needs success, therefore requires effective leadership. When an organization has not developed established planning method, a leadership transition becomes difficult. Leadership development and succession planning are very much organizational strategies that bring effective leadership Passovers and sustainability of business. Personnel replacement is insufficient for organizational development as it necessitates the development of leadership capabilities and renewal of culture to help in sustaining the enduring success of the business.     The Importance of Leadership Development A leadership development program helps workers learn future management skills they will need. Organizational leadership development programs create more involved s...

The workplace of the future is changing radically due to technological advances, the globalization of economic activity, and demographic changes in the workforce. They need to embrace competitive practices such as strategic workforce planning, upskilling and digital transformation. The following discussion considers fundamental forces shaping the work of the future (namely automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and changing modes of employment) and aligning human resource management (HRM) practices to prepare workers for this future world. Technological Advancements and Workforce Transformation Automation & AI are fundamentally transforming job functions and mandating employees to upskill themselves. Notice that according to the World Economic Forum (2020) automation will phase out approximately 85 million jobs worldwide by 2025 but will provide also renew around 97 million new positions. This transformation requires a commitment to upskilling and reskilling to remain rele...

  Sri Lanka Labour Law and Employment Regulations Two essential fields are often rooted in the work-life balance: labor law and workplace law  liberating and providing protection to employees and protecting employers. Industrial peace, the fundamental purpose of these labour laws in Sri Lanka is to ensure rights for all workers and the conditions of their employment. The legal framework around employment in the country is largely based on historical factors, global labour laws, and the evolving socio-economic landscape. HR professionals, corporates and employees who should understand the labour law of Sri Lanka for overcoming the legal chaos and building a productive work environment.   Legal Framework Governing Employment Labour law and employment regulations govern and protect the principles and practices of the workplace, which guide what is expected of you as an employee, how you are protected and what employers are also entitled to. Therefore these laws in Sri Lanka ...