HR related initiatives:

IPM to be made recognized body

Ramani KANGARAARACHCHI

The Institute of Personnel Management (IPM) will be made a recognized body for HR related initiatives by the Government to develop HR policies of the country, the new IPM President Ajith R De Costa said at the Annual General Meeting held in Colombo recently.

He said that the country is moving towards a new direction and HR leaders should look at new opportunities creatively.

There are many unidentified HR related issues which can be implemented effectively for the betterment of the country.

He has identified four key areas to make the institute stronger during his tenure as the President.

Accordingly, the brand name of the IPM will be strengthened as the most preferred brand for Human Resource Management in the country and measures will be taken to strengthen international links by exploring new ways and means to expand its international representation.

He said that relationships with other professional bodies, other HR related institutions and private and public sector institutions will be revived which will enable to get involved with the progressing economy of Sri Lanka.

De Costa said the IPM vision is to be the guiding force and the leader in developing best people management practices in the Asian Region.

In order to achieve this vision proactively, the current programs will be strengthened. He requested the fullest support of the membership to achieve these objectives.