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hSenid Biz Signs MOU with Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce - University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Posted On Tuesday, 6 September 2011 at at 01:00 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
In an effort to make Human Resource Information
Systems more accessible to the student population of Sri Lanka, hSenid Biz a
leading global HR solutions provider signed a Memorandum of Understanding with
the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and donated their award winning HR
information system, HRM Enterprise to the university. HRM Enterprise is a
complete HR solution which covers a wide spectrum of contemporary HR
needs.
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From left: Representing the University of Sri
Jayewardenepura, Senior Lecturer Dr. Aruna Shantha, Dean of Faculty of
Management Studies and Commerce Prof. Sampath Amaratunga and Vice Chancellor
Dr. N.L.A Karunaratne, Representing hSenid Biz Director/General Manager Mr.
Sampath Jayasundara and Product Manager Mr. Asitha Goonewardena
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Speaking at the occasion Vice Chancellor Dr.
N.L.A. Karunaratna stated that “Sri Lanka needs to foster a human resource
management approach of its own to mobilise the vastly talented human capital
productively. We welcome the effort of hSenid Biz to bring cutting edge HR
software to the university” and went on to say “The real benefactor of this
initiative will be the nation as it will help develop better equipped graduates
from our University”
The MOU signed between hSenid Biz and the
University of Sri Jayewardenepura will enable students to gain hands-on
experience with a comprehensive Human Resource Information System that covers
all areas of Human Resource Management and enable them to discover how their
theoretical knowledge can be applied in a practical environment.
“hSenid Biz as a home grown true multinational
company, serving a customer base of over 650 in 24 countries, is always looking
for opportunities to make Sri Lankans more competitive in the global sphere. We
are delighted to work with the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and wish to
establish a long standing relationship in order to positively contribute to the
Sri Lankan education system” stated Mr. Sampath Jayasundara, Director/General
Manager of hSenid Biz.
“The involvement of the private sector in the
development of Sri Lanka’s undergraduates is the way forward and we encourage
more organisations to follow the example of hSenid Biz in assisting Sri Lanka’s
universities to produce highly employable and capable graduates” said the Dean
of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce- Prof. Sampath Amaratunge.
Also speaking at the signing senior lecturer Dr. Aruna Shantha mentioned
“Learning with a good blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience
for University students is what will add real value to them and we are
extremely pleased that hSenid Biz has taken this step towards helping us give
our students a meaningful learning experience.”
Also present at the MOU signing were
representatives from the panel of lectures of the Management faculty and the
Product Manager of hSenid Biz Mr. Asitha Goonewardena.
Workshop on How to Conduct a Disciplinary Inquiry......
Posted On Monday, 4 July 2011 at at 23:24 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
Maliban employees recognized for their commitment
Posted On Sunday, 3 July 2011 at at 13:32 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
Maliban Biscuit Manufactories (Pvt) Ltd recently held an event at House of Maliban premises the Ratmalana in order to recognize the value and appreciate the services of their staff. This was a show of gratitude by the management towards the employees for their continued commitment and dedication, one of the many factors that enabled the company to win the National Quality Award. The employees were given the opportunity to socialize, relax and enjoy the lineup of entertainment that was organized on their behalf.
The programme for the day consisted of several speeches, including a speech by A. G. R. Samaraweera, Chairman of Maliban Group, cultural events to entertain the employees and the launch of a Maliban Song, which was composed recently. Performances during the day were by the Police Cultural Group, students of the Aesthetics Faculty of the Colombo University, renowned local musician, Victor Rathnayake and his sons Jayantha and Dilum Rathnayake. Incidentally, the Maliban song, which was sung at the event, was composed by Geethanath Kudaligama and performed by Victor Rathnayake. The event also saw employees being presented with tokens of appreciation by the chairman of Maliban. About 1,525 employees attended the occasion.
Among them was Mrs. A. K. C Ranaweera, who said that the management of the company has always extended the highest level of support to the employees by providing them with the knowledge required to carry out their duties methodically.
She added that she was touched by the event that had been organized especially for them and wanted to thank the Chairman of Maliban for extending his assistance at every possible occasion. K. H. Jagath said that there is a link between the Chairman of Maliban and every employee, which is the secret of the company's success. He stressed that it is the employees' love for their work that has sustained the company and as a result Maliban was able to win the National Quality Award.
Human Resources play a vital role in achieving corporate objectives. Therefore it is a major responsibility and a requirement to ensure the wellbeing of employees in the organization. With Maliban Biscuit Manufactories (Pvt) Ltd receiving the National Quality Award for the second time the focus falls upon employees who have contributed towards this accomplishment.
"There are 1525 employees from different categories who contributed towards attaining the National Quality Award and at the outset I take this opportunity to express my pleasure and heartfelt thanks for their commitment and cooperation," said Mr Bandula Perera, Group General Manager - HR/Admin, Maliban. He added, "I am very much delighted to announce that the employees' contribution towards achieving the National Quality Award has been recognized by the Chairman and Board of Directors".
Maliban's employee base includes staff members, who are well experienced in their field of work, as well as newcomers. The company believes the wealth of experienced employees provides the motivation for the new employees to perform their duties at the required standards and contribute towards the progress of Maliban.
Maliban's employee base includes staff members, who are well experienced in their field of work, as well as newcomers. The company believes the wealth of experienced employees provides the motivation for the new employees to perform their duties at the required standards and contribute towards the progress of Maliban.
Maliban is known to be synonymous with quality and the company considers "Quality as it's religion" and this has been communicated to each an every member of the company who has contributed to maintaining the standard of work.
The employees are the driving force of the company. Therefore, managing and developing human resources is a vital aspect of Maliban. With that focus the company's human resources department frequently directs the employees to improve their knowledge and skills. Thus, the Chairman and the Board of Directors of Maliban duly recognize the employees' contribution towards the company's growth and believe that the National Quality Award was made possible with their support and contribution.
Article from http://sundaytimes.lk
Hayleys HR Head presented Lifetime Gold Award for contribution to profession
Posted On Friday, 1 July 2011 at at 00:20 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
Head of Group Human Resources of the Hayleys Group Sunil Dissanayake has been honoured with a Lifetime Gold award for his contribution to the Human Resources (HR) profession.
The award was presented by the Institute of Personnel Management (IPM) at the National HR Excellence Awards 2011 on Tuesday 28 June 2011 at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo.
Over two decades of Dissanayake’s illustrious professional life have been in the field of human resources development and management, and have encompassed training, advisory, consultancy and senior management roles in leading companies in Sri Lanka and overseas.
A Graduate in Hotel Management and an Honorary Member of the Institute of Personnel Management, Dissanayake who hails from Baddegama in the Galle District, joined the Hayleys Group in July 2007 and was appointed to the Group Management Committee in the same month. He is also a non Executive Director of Hotel Services (Ceylon) PLC, the owning company of the Ceylon Continental Hotel and Director of Hayleys Group Services (Pvt) Ltd.
Prior to joining Hayleys, he held several senior management positions in large private sector entities in Sri Lanka and overseas in human resources management and in hotel management. Over the past 20 years, Dissanayake has served as Head of HR (Gulf) for Citibank NA (based in UAE), Director of Human Resources at Carson Cumberbatch, Head of HR at SriLankan Airlines and Vice President HR and Learning & Development at HSBC Global Resourcing.
Among the many achievements to his credit are the establishment of Group HR Divisions for Hayleys and Carson Cumberbatch; setting up and operating a Learning & Development Department for Citibank (Gulf), development and implementation of a successful voluntary retirement scheme which included offering retraining opportunities for over 1,000 employees of SriLankan Airlines in the aftermath of the terror attack of 2001 and facilitating optional employment in other organisations; facilitating the introduction of a pioneering policy against sexual harassment at the workplace at the national carrier in 2005 and the introduction of ‘toast mastering’ at SriLankan Airlines in 2001. Under Dissanayake’s leadership, SriLankan became the Overall Runner-up at the first National HR Awards.
He also pioneered the launch of the ‘HR Ball’ for the HR community in Sri Lanka in 2002. The event is now held on an annual basis.
Dissanayake has also been called upon to accept many significant honorary and advisory positions in the sphere of HR and in the hotel industry. He has been President of the Ceylon Hotel School Graduates Association and a Member of the Hotel Classification Committee of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
He is at present a member of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Steering Committee for Human Resources and Education and is also a Steering Committee Member of the Lanka Business Coalition (LBCH) for the prevention of AIDS.
IPM - National HR Conference 2011 - Have You Registered,... ?
Posted On Monday, 20 June 2011 at at 21:08 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
Cinnamon Grand launches Green Forum for staff
Posted On Sunday, 19 June 2011 at at 10:27 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
Cinnamon Grand launched Green Forum, a special environmental education and awareness initiative, for the staff last week.They keynote speaker at this forum was Professor Sarath Kotagama, leading environmental scientist, researcher, ornithologist and Professor of Environmental Science (Department of Zoology), University of Colombo.
He addressed the theme biodiversity, with emphasis on the state of the planet and the need for greener thinking and the practices in the hotel sector.
Green Forum, which will be monthly event in the hotel’s staff training calendar, is aimed at creating a forum of knowledge and advice by bringing together diverse personalities from the environmental sector.
The novel event also coincided with the month-long environment-related activities that the hotel is implementing in different stages, amongst all its stakeholders in commemoration of World Environment Day.
hSenid Powers National HR Conference 2011
Posted On Friday, 17 June 2011 at at 20:11 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
hSenid Business Solutions signed on as the Principal Technology Partner to sponsor the upcoming National HR Conference 2011 organized by the Institute of Personal Management of Sri Lanka. hSenid has sponsored this event for the past several years and has now become a permanent associate of this event.
hSenid Business Solutions, the premier Human Resource Information System Solutions provider serving a customer base of over 600 clients in 24 countries, is specialized in Total Human Resource Applications, SaaS - HR Solutions (PeoplesHR.com) and Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO). hSenid has grown to be a truly indigenous multinational company operating in Sri Lanka, United States, Singapore, Malaysia, and India. Speaking on the sponsorship CEO and founder of hSenid Mr. Dinesh Saparamadu said “In the post conflict Sri Lankan scenario, the need for Human Resource Management and Development is very badly felt. We are very happy to be in partnership with Institute of Personal Management in fulfilling this national requirement"
Institute of Personnel Management of Sri Lanka (IPM) was founded in 1959 and is a Professional body incorporated by an Act of Parliament (1976). IPM is affiliated to the Asia Pacific Federation of Human Resource Management and World Federation of Personnel Management Associations. “Quality delivery of service is a prime objective of IPM. When we have a HR solution provider with similar thinking it is very easy for us to partner. That is why this relationship is progressing so well for so long” said the President of IPM, Mr. Ajith R de Costa.
The upcoming National HR Conference and Exhibition, the foremost HR event in Sri Lanka is specially designed to bring new heights of Human Capital Management to meet the challenges in a booming economy.
IPM - National HR Service Providers Exhibition - 2011
Posted On at at 00:02 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
New Recruitment tools to pick the Best Employees with Potential........
Posted On Friday, 20 May 2011 at at 01:48 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
Interviewer Certification Training
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OLAK Management Training Center....
Workshop on report writing in Business & Management
Posted On Sunday, 15 May 2011 at at 19:31 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
Successful managers and leaders analyse information and form meanings that are useful to their organisations; they embody these meanings in attractive designs of reports, speeches, and PowerPoint presentations; and they deliver them in attractive ways so that listeners are convinced of their ideas they want to share.
Research findings support that there is a positive relationship between communication competency and leadership performance, a series of European studies show. Company CEOs today give more attention than before to global standards of communicating, especially writing for impact.At all organisational levels, it has been estimated that, at least 75 percent of each workday is spent in communicating in one form or another. It seems that every successful person is in the business of communication.
When / Where :
In recognition of the need to sharpen executive communication skills of managers and professionals, the Graduate School of Management has introduced a Workshop Series on Report Writing in Business and Management.
The second in the series, scheduled for 25 and 26 May, will consider effective writing of business reports such as economic reports, competitor analyses, investment proposals, and corporate plans. The third workshop will be on 9 and 10 June and its content will include consultancy report writing, especially feasibility studies, business plans, project analyses and appraisals.
From Whom:
These workshops will be conducted by Prof. Gunapala Nanayakkara, Senior Professor of Management at University of Sri Jayewardenepura and his team including Dr. Mahim Mendis of Open University, Dr. John Meewella of Oulu University, Finland, and Manique Mendis who is journalist and communication specialist. Prof. Nanayakkara’s text book, A Handbook for Academic and Professional Writing in Management will be among the course materials of this workshop exercises. While addressing the basics such as proper use of language in writing, the workshops will illustrate and practice international standards of effective writing – writing reports for desired impact.
To Whom:
To Whom:
Today’s executives, rather unfortunately, do not find opportunity to learn these vital competencies in our traditional educational systems. It is a nightmare for many executives to think of reaching the global standards of writing these various reports in order to satisfy the CEOs of competitive business, large companies and banks, multinational companies, funding agencies and international institutions such as the World Bank.
This workshop series is most suitable for senior managers of organisations who are responsible for writing reports for management decisions. More specifically, the ones who stand to benefit most will include General Managers/Deputy Managers, CEOs of SMEs, Heads of line Departments/Divisions, Marketing Specialists, Engineers & Project Managers, HR Managers, Bankers/Senior Credit Officers, and Business/Management Consultants (more information, tel. 2330077-8).
These workshops will sharpen such competencies of business writing and enable participants to acquire a mastery of the process of professional and analytical writing, perfect the skills of adopting international standards of presentation, learn to manage knowledge for organisational performance, provide leadership to organisations to build competitive edge through effective written communication, and acquire competencies in writing reports contributing to the growth and diversification of organisations.
This workshop series is most suitable for senior managers of organisations who are responsible for writing reports for management decisions. More specifically, the ones who stand to benefit most will include General Managers/Deputy Managers, CEOs of SMEs, Heads of line Departments/Divisions, Marketing Specialists, Engineers & Project Managers, HR Managers, Bankers/Senior Credit Officers, and Business/Management Consultants (more information, tel. 2330077-8).
These workshops will sharpen such competencies of business writing and enable participants to acquire a mastery of the process of professional and analytical writing, perfect the skills of adopting international standards of presentation, learn to manage knowledge for organisational performance, provide leadership to organisations to build competitive edge through effective written communication, and acquire competencies in writing reports contributing to the growth and diversification of organisations.
Brandix pays tribute to outstanding associates
Posted On at at 00:23 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
Thirty six members of the non-executive cadre who have excelled in performance and made significant contributions to the success of top apparel exporter Brandix in 2010 were recently rewarded at the second edition of the Group’s annual ‘Employee of the Year’ awards programme.
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| A proud mother pins a medal on a Brandix associate at the Group’s Annual Awards |
These outstanding associates, as Brandix employees are referred to within the Group, will in addition to their rewards be provided a valuable opportunity to further enhance their skills through study tours to India, China and Bangladesh in appreciation of their efforts, the Group said. Exemplary contributions of three factory Supervisors were also among those recognised this year.
Mementos and special insignia that can be worn with their uniforms were also presented to 18 female associates and 15 male associates, by their respective parents and spouses at a ceremony at the National Youth Centre in Maharagama. The event commenced with the men’s and women’s finals of the Group’s inaugural Inter-plant Volleyball Tournament for the ‘Mercury Challenge Trophy’ (Rasadiya Kusalaanaya).
Seventeen of the associates chosen through the Employee of the Year programme will visit India on study tours while eight associates each will visit China and Bangladesh. Each of the three chosen supervisors will also visit one of these countries.
“Rewarding the commitment and efforts of our associates is an important aspect of the caring and inclusive corporate culture of Brandix,” said Colonel Sujith Jayasekara, Group HR Manager – Works HR of Brandix. “The valuable exposure and training that they receive will contribute significantly to further professional development and enhance their prospects.”
The chosen associates shared their experiences on how their lives have been enriched after joining Brandix, when they were hosted to an informal tea session with the Group CEO.
Associates were chosen for the Employee of the Year awards through a stringent process based on a broad range of criteria including Key Performance Indicator (KPI) achievements, efficiency, absenteeism and other additional assessments.
Apart from initiatives that reward associates for significant contributions, Brandix also conducts numerous programmes that empower the Group’s workforce by strengthening ties between associates. The Inter-plant Volleyball Tournament was introduced in this spirit, the Group said. This was subsequent to the successful completion of the Brandix Group Sports Fest which was held last year to exhibit the sporting talents of the executive cadre. Sports and team events are a frequent occurrence at Brandix, where diverse sports are promoted to drive team spirit.
The Group also contributes to the enhancement of living standards of its associates, many of whom are from rural backgrounds, through employee specific initiatives such as the ‘Care for our Own’ CSR programme through which water and sanitation facilities are provided for needy associates of the Group, the Marks & Start programme which supports the differently-abled, ‘Brandix Ran Daru Scholarships’ awarded to the children and siblings of non-executive employees, the Chairman’s Fund, Worker’s Councils, Employee Loans and Medical Insurance.
The Brandix Group is supported by 32 manufacturing locations island-wide, in addition to other facilities in the South Asian region, and strategically located international sourcing offices globally, and directly employs over 30,000 associates in Sri Lanka whilst providing indirect employment to an equivalent number.
The pioneer of the concept of ‘total solutions’ in Sri Lanka’s apparel sector, Brandix is a preferred solutions provider to some of the world’s leading apparel brands, including Victoria’s Secret, PINK, Gap, Banana Republic, Marks & Spencer, Lands’ End, Tommy Hilfiger, Hanes, Express, H&M, Intimissimi and Tesco. The Group specialises in casual bottoms, underwear, lounge and sleepwear, bras, textiles, knitted and woven fabrics, sewing and embroidery thread, accessories and hangers, and also offers wet processing and finishing and fabric printing.
Mementos and special insignia that can be worn with their uniforms were also presented to 18 female associates and 15 male associates, by their respective parents and spouses at a ceremony at the National Youth Centre in Maharagama. The event commenced with the men’s and women’s finals of the Group’s inaugural Inter-plant Volleyball Tournament for the ‘Mercury Challenge Trophy’ (Rasadiya Kusalaanaya).
Seventeen of the associates chosen through the Employee of the Year programme will visit India on study tours while eight associates each will visit China and Bangladesh. Each of the three chosen supervisors will also visit one of these countries.
“Rewarding the commitment and efforts of our associates is an important aspect of the caring and inclusive corporate culture of Brandix,” said Colonel Sujith Jayasekara, Group HR Manager – Works HR of Brandix. “The valuable exposure and training that they receive will contribute significantly to further professional development and enhance their prospects.”
The chosen associates shared their experiences on how their lives have been enriched after joining Brandix, when they were hosted to an informal tea session with the Group CEO.
Associates were chosen for the Employee of the Year awards through a stringent process based on a broad range of criteria including Key Performance Indicator (KPI) achievements, efficiency, absenteeism and other additional assessments.
Apart from initiatives that reward associates for significant contributions, Brandix also conducts numerous programmes that empower the Group’s workforce by strengthening ties between associates. The Inter-plant Volleyball Tournament was introduced in this spirit, the Group said. This was subsequent to the successful completion of the Brandix Group Sports Fest which was held last year to exhibit the sporting talents of the executive cadre. Sports and team events are a frequent occurrence at Brandix, where diverse sports are promoted to drive team spirit.
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| Rasadiya Kusalaanaya |
The Brandix Group is supported by 32 manufacturing locations island-wide, in addition to other facilities in the South Asian region, and strategically located international sourcing offices globally, and directly employs over 30,000 associates in Sri Lanka whilst providing indirect employment to an equivalent number.
The pioneer of the concept of ‘total solutions’ in Sri Lanka’s apparel sector, Brandix is a preferred solutions provider to some of the world’s leading apparel brands, including Victoria’s Secret, PINK, Gap, Banana Republic, Marks & Spencer, Lands’ End, Tommy Hilfiger, Hanes, Express, H&M, Intimissimi and Tesco. The Group specialises in casual bottoms, underwear, lounge and sleepwear, bras, textiles, knitted and woven fabrics, sewing and embroidery thread, accessories and hangers, and also offers wet processing and finishing and fabric printing.
IPM - National HR Conference 2011
Posted On Saturday, 14 May 2011 at at 01:49 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
HR Powered Edge in a Booming Economy
More Information will follow ....
Managing Leave & Absenteesm @ Work Place - IPM Seminar
Posted On Friday, 13 May 2011 at at 00:17 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
National HR Excellence Awards 2011
Posted On Friday, 22 April 2011 at at 21:38 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
CIMA Holds Annual Convocation
Posted On Thursday, 21 April 2011 at at 21:07 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
Eleven Sri Lankan prize winners, 413 exam completed students and 206 newly-elected Associate and Fellow members received their certificates and gold medals during the biannual convocation of the CIMA Sri Lanka Division, held at the Cinnamon Grand for exam completed students and Waters Edge for newly-elected Associate and Fellow members
Chief Guest CIMA Global President George Glass congratulated the winners on their accomplishment and said: "I would like to offer my warmest congratulations to the 413 students who have completed their written examinations, the 190 new Associates, the 16 new Fellows and the 11 prize winners on their accomplishments this year. You are members of a global CIMA community of 183,000 students and members in 168 countries that are uniquely skilled to help create successful and sustainable organizations."To become a member of CIMA, you have to be passionate about business and finance. The institute is not ashamed of the fact that its syllabus is rigorous and demanding. The examination process itself is designed to sift the best from the rest. Those who have joined the CIMA community have proved themselves to be first class finance professionals with the potential to become the business leaders of the future. I would also like to extend my thanks and appreciation to all family members, tuition providers, employers, colleagues and friends who have provided valuable support to students through in their studies and to members as they take on greater responsibility in their careers."
He added: "A growing number of organizations around the world are recognizing that the unique skills and insight provided by chartered management accountants have become an essential part of the business toolkit. Because CIMA's formula is underpinned by an emphasis on ethics and good governance, our members are not only the best management accountants in the world but they work with an adherence to integrity that is essential if businesses are to prosper in the long term. As you know, CIMA's motto is, 'honesty, accuracy, justice'. If CIMA members are to make their contribution to the future of organizations in both the public and private sector, they must use the skills outlined by CIMA's motto to become business partners and, beyond that, business navigators who can steer business thorough the challenges ahead. CIMA members in Sri Lanka are ideally equipped to play as essential role in developing the country's position on the world stage by helping its organisations to enhance their reputation for diligence and excellence. I wish you every success in your future careers."
Chairman CIMA Sri Lanka Board Shiromi Rajendra said: "On behalf of the CIMA Sri Lanka Board and the CIMA community let me congratulate the exam completed students, new associate members, new fellow members and the prize winners on their success and commend the 11 prize winners who have excelled in their professional studies for their outstanding performance. We take great pride in your achievement and hope that your success will inspire and encourage the 13,000 strong and growing CIMA students' body in Sri Lanka.
"The CIMA syllabus is designed to deliver a strong understanding of all aspects of business enabling our members to contribute in many areas of an organisation. The training is designed to prepare people for a career in business and the CIMA qualification is recognised as the most relevant finance qualification for business. As you stand at the threshold of your professional life we hope you will utilise the skills and competencies achieved during your period of training to maximise your career potential and use CIMA's wide range of products and services to continually develop your selves and get updated on the changes in the business world."
"Your achievement is a result of your dedication and hard work. It is a success you truly deserve and an achievement you have truly earned. No doubt many of you would have had considerable support from your families, employers, tuition colleges and numerous others. On behalf of CIMA Sri Lanka I would like to thank them for their contribution to your success. May I once again congratulate you on your success and wish you all the very best in your future endeavours," she added.
Guest of Honour Prof. Christopher Prince, Executive Dean, Birmingham City Business School, congratulated the winners on their accomplishment and said: "I would like to take this opportunity to offer my warmest congratulations to those of you who have just completed your examinations. I would also like to offer my congratulations to associate members, fellow members and prize winners on their significant achievements. Birmingham City Business School is proud to be associated with today's Convocation and with CIMA, the world's largest professional body of management accountants.
"In the UK, demand for CIMA professionals currently outstrips supply, particularly in larger blue chip companies. Organisations need leaders with advisory or management accounting knowledge and competencies. Like CIMA, Birmingham City Business School is committed to ensuring graduates are prepared to meet such demands, as well as, developing the next generation of business leaders. We have no doubt that the CIMA qualifications we help deliver will provide you with the knowledge and confidence required to succeed in your chosen career, broadening your employment opportunities and employability and better preparing you to take on finance leadership roles in the future."
"With continuous professional development in mind, the Business School has been working closely with CIMA and employers, to launch a full-time MSc Accountancy and Finance (CIMA Pathway) and Msc in Accountancy and Finance (top-up) which can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. We are confident that employers will value the contribution that these newly validated postgraduate degree courses, combined with the CIMA qualification, will make to their organisations," he added.
Both convocations were well represented by members of the CIMA Board and officials from Birmingham City Business School.
Are You Ready to Battle......
Posted On Saturday, 16 April 2011 at at 14:40 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
‘Gender should not be a Business Issue’ – Dian Gomes
Posted On Friday, 8 April 2011 at at 21:43 by Sri Lankan Human Resources Portal
Drawing a parallel from the boxing arena to responsible decision making, celebrity corporate leader and Managing Director, MAS Holdings Dian Gomes said “Women mean business; studies show that businesses with women at the top can sometimes be more effective than men-only companies.”
Gomes, as head of an organisation that employs the most number of women in Sri Lanka, was invited to address the female employees of Standard Chartered Bank on International Women’s Day.Providing inspiration to over 200 of Standard Chartered’s women management cadre, Gomes went on to add that many Sri Lankan women shunned taking on additional responsibilities and were reluctant to move out of their comfort zones and therefore are slow to move up the corporate ladder. When offered Chief Executive positions, women declined in fear of trading off their primary roles as wives and mothers.
When questioned on what he saw as common barriers that prevented women from reaching corporate board levels, he said “confidence to take on additional responsibility” as a key barrier, citing examples.
Using his experience of the many years in supporting and motivating Sri Lanka’s Olympic level boxing team, Gomes delighted the audience by drawing parallels from the boxing arena to responsible decisions and leadership.
Gender diversity and work-life balance is an intrinsic element of Standard Chartered Bank’s Diversity and Inclusion agenda. The bank, which boasts of a female workforce of 48.5%, strives to help women realise their full potential through development and supportive workplace practices, one of which is a Bank-run crèche for its employees.
Using his experience of the many years in supporting and motivating Sri Lanka’s Olympic level boxing team, Gomes delighted the audience by drawing parallels from the boxing arena to responsible decisions and leadership.
Gender diversity and work-life balance is an intrinsic element of Standard Chartered Bank’s Diversity and Inclusion agenda. The bank, which boasts of a female workforce of 48.5%, strives to help women realise their full potential through development and supportive workplace practices, one of which is a Bank-run crèche for its employees.
