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Corporate social responsibility training

Social Responsibility is a vital consideration in today's business scenario as it emphasises on socially correct workplace practices in all the domains of control and affect.

With ISO 9000 Quality Management System and ISO 14000 Environmental Management System being firmly embedded in our business culture, the SA 8000 Social Accountability System which emphasises on Corporate Social Responsibility practices will make strong impact in the business operations in the near future.

Social Responsibility principles inspires companies and other organisations to develop, maintain and apply social, ethical and acceptable work place practices within their respective spheres of influence. It enhances the reputation and ensures that the company's function is a lawful, humane, safe and ethical environment with respect to local and international laws and conventions, states a press release by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution.

The Sri Lanka Standards Institution, which is at the forefront of developing a sublime and sound business culture in Sri Lanka, has taken another constructive step to inculcate a new business culture in this country where no infringement takes place against the letter and the spirit of the Social Responsibility principles. In this regard, a training programme has been organised at the SLSI auditorium on May 20.

This programme covers most of the core aspects of the Social Responsibility aspects that includes Child Labour, Forced Labour, Occupational Health and Safety, Discrimination and Disciplinary practices, Wages and working hours, Compensation and the implementation of social accountability as a corporate culture.

This programme is designed for the management and executive category staff with the object to train them to take up assignments in connection with Social Accountability projects in the future.

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