Human Resource Management

  A healthy work environment can significantly help improve employee morale, productivity, and public service efficiency in the public sector. Government institutions in Sri Lanka operate under poor motivation, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and obsolete administrative procedures (Perera & Jayawardena, 2021). Therefore, new strategies need to be established to stimulate motivation, inclusivity and improvements. One of the most important strategies is implementing a hybrid work model that balances remote and in-office work. The COVID-19 pandemic proved that flexible working conditions could increase productivity and lower operational costs (Fernando, 2022). Organisations can promote work-life balance and job satisfaction by enabling employees to work remotely where applicable. Moreover, digital tools and artificial intelligence can be integrated into administrative processes in a way that optimises workflows, reduces document handling and minimises bureaucratic delays (Weerasing...

  Abbott is a global healthcare corporation that highly values ethics and compliance to safeguard trust in their products, keep in line with regulations, and maintain corporate integrity. Due to the nature of its industry, the company is subject to extensive regulation; thus, their legal and ethical practices are critical in maintaining its reputation and success of operations (Abbott, 2023). Abbott’s ethical and compliance framework rests upon its Code of Conduct and corporate governance principles, along with its global policies, which employees, partners, and stakeholders commit to when conducting business responsibly and ethically. Abbott’s Code of Conduct sets forth the ethical compliance requirements of employees and business partners and is the keystone of Abbott’s ethics platform. The Code encompasses important topics including anti-bribery, anti-corruption, conflict of interest, fair competition, and patient safety (Abbott, 2022). Employees are trained on these princip...

Abbott is a phased global healthcare company that offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages house innovation, collaboration and well-being. Being a leading player in the healthcare and life sciences sector, Abbott understands that a positive workplace culture can be a major driving force in increasing productivity, retaining skilled resources, and ensuring long-term business success (Abbott, 2023). Focus on diversity and inclusion, employee development, health & safety and work-life balance to foster a rewarding and supportive working environment Next to everything Abbott does is a dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), one of the main tenets of Abbott’s work culture. The company strives to promote diversity in the workplace through inclusive hiring practices and equal opportunities for all employees without consideration of gender, race, ethnicity, or background (Smith & Johnson, 2022). Abbott has received numerous accolades as one of the f...