In line with one of its corporate responsibility endeavours, ‘empowering professionalism,’ Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), the number one integrated communications service provider in the country, was the strategic partner of the National Human Resources (HR) Conference 2008. Hosted by the Institute of Personnel Management (IPM), the event was held at the BMICH, with the participation of Lalith Wijetunge, President of IPM, Geoff Armstrong, Director General, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, UK (CIPD), and Leisha De Silva Chandrasena, Chairperson of SLT. This year’s theme was centred upon ‘People Driven Business.’
Leisha De Silva Chandrasena, Chairperson, SLT said, “It is fascinating to see how this conference has evolved into a truly international conference, where both international and local HR professionals could share knowledge. This evolution in HR management has delivered positive results everywhere, creating enormous value to businesses. My company, Sri Lanka Telecom is a classic example of this change. Over a period of several years, we have been transformed from a government department to a profitable, market oriented, responsible corporate citizen who serves the nation better. Change happened in people. Technology, new management and HR practices supported it.”
