Department of Human Resource Management

The Circle of Human Resource Management Development, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, organized a welcome program named “Avenrise 2024” to welcome 2000-level HRM specialization undergraduates selected for the Department of Human Resource Management. The event was held on the 6th of November 2024, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the MFLT 05. It featured an engaging academic- industry insight-sharing session with the invited alumni from the Department of Human Resource Management. The esteemed panel included: Ms. Hiranthi Pothupitiya, Assistant Manager-HR and HRBP, Hirdaramani Group, Mr. Isuru Chandradasa, Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Human Resources Management, University of Colombo, Mr. K. G. Chathura Madushan, Senior Executive- HR, MAS Intimates – Unichela, Koggala and Ms. Chamodi Kavirangi, Junior Executive-HR, Radisson Hotel Colombo. Through their insightful discussions,
the panelists provided valuable advice and motivated students to excel in their academic and professional endeavors

The Outbound Training Program (OBT) with a Bonfire Night was an action and activity-based behavioral training intervention for HRM-specialized undergraduates, organized by the Circle of Human Resource Development, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management and Finance, in collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit. It was held on the 23rd of October 2024 from 6.00 am to 10.00 pm at the university premises. The program was hosted by Ms. Pubudu Mallawarachchi, Career Guidance Counselor from the Career Guidance Unit, with the morning physical session led by Ms. Dilupa Priyadarshani, Instructor in Physical Education from the Physical Education Unit, University of Ruhuna. more

The program aimed to enhance students 'skills, attitudes, and behaviors, preparing them to excel in academic pursuits, professional careers, and life beyond the traditional classroom settings. The main focus of the Outbound Training approach was to impart learning on organizational needs, particularly in areas of essential soft skills including leadership, team building, self-confidence, strategic thinking, and effective communication.

In line with the HRM 31413 - Industrial Relations and Labor Law course, the Department of HRM hosted a  guest lecture titled "Labor Law in the Organizational Context." This enlightening session was organized with the purpose of providing practical understanding to undergraduate students specializing in Human Resource Management at the 3000 level. Our guest speakers, Mrs. N.U.W. Rathnayake, Senior Labor Officer, and Mrs. W.D.D.S. Dharmapala, Labor Officer from the District Labor Office Matara, shared their profound expertise and real-world experiences, shedding light on the pragmatic application of labor law within organizational settings. This session was successfully held on 9th August 2023, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at MFLT 2B, creating a meaningful learning experience for our students.

To mark  four years of  dedication, collaboration, and achievement, the Department of Human Resource Management has released the second volume of its annual magazine, The magazine features the perspectives of well-known academics, industry experts, graduates, and undergraduates  The HR Disclosure-2023.

The Department of Human Resource Management and MintHRM, Infoseek (Pvt) Limited collaboratively organized an all-inclusive 10 weeks course on Human Resource Information System (HRIS) “On and Above HRIS-Virtual Lab powered by Mint HRM’’ to third and final year Human Resource Management specialized undergraduates to shape up their technical skills and give exposure to performing better in the industrial world. The second session was held on 27.05.2023 at 06 pm via Zoom. The resource person of the session was Co-Founder MintHRM, Mrs. Thanuja Masakorala.  Lecturers of the Department of HRM and more than 135 pre-registered HRM-specialized students actively participated in the session. The session covered key the role of Information Technology in Human Resource Management

 

Thrive for a successful career, career Guidance workshop was organized by the Department of Human Resource Management in collaboration with Charted Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) on 30 th November 2022 from 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm at MFLT 4. Mr Chandralal Liyanage, Management and HR consultant/lecturer/HR Professional, Dr. Heather Fernando, Management and HR Consultant/Corporate Trainer, Lecturer, Ms Chathuri Wimalanaga, Certified HR Professional, Ms Dilrukshi Rajapakshe, International Certified Corporate Trainer attended to the session as guest speakers. During the program, experts share their insights and expertise with students and mock interviews and Q & A sessions were held at the end of the program

Circle of Human Resource Development, Department of Human Resource Management organized a year-end intra- faculty volleyball championship on 28th December 2022 from 1.00- 6.00 pm at the university of Ruhuna main stadium. By representing each department of the Faculty of Management and Finance student team competed in the volleyball championship and the championship was won by the 1st year team of the Faculty of Management and Finance in three sets to one.

The HR Disclosure magazine is published on the Faculty of Management and Finance website. ( http://mgt.ruh.ac.lk/images/ne/hrdcloma.pdf)

Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna had thehonor of launching the first issue of the academic magazine, ‘The HR Disclosure’ 2022 under the theme of HR Discipline
on 1 st  November 2022 at the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna.
The magazine features the perspectives of well-known academics, industry experts, graduates, and undergraduatesfrom local and international context. The HR Disclosure builds a platform for the HRM stakeholders to pen down their perspectives while also being a useful source for the readers to fill their knowledge gap. The editorial board of ‘The HR Disclosure’ magazine anticipate to uplift the quality of the magazine to an all-inclusive, well-known magazine among the HR practitioners.

To enhance 4000-level undergraduates’ knowledge and understanding of English language usage in their final year dissertation, The Department of Human Resource Management organized a guest lecture series on “English for Dissertation Writing”. This session series consisted of 6 sessions and the final session was held on 18^th October 2022 from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm via Zoom. Ms Chamali Gamage, Ms Piyumi Hewapaththuwa and Ms Dilini Jayarathna, Assistant Lecturers in English, Department of Marketing, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna joined as guest speakers at the session.

The Department of Human Resource Management organized a guest lecture on the role of an intern- From an industry perspective as the 5 th session of make yourself win the industry internship awareness session series organized by the department for 4000 level 1 st semester students. The session was held on 14 th September 2022 at 4.00 pm via Zoom. The session was conducted by Mrs Ishani Rajapakshe, Deputy General Manager, Strategic Operations and Project Lead, MAS Intimates (Pvt)Ltd

To uplift students’ knowledge and skills in Qualitative research, Department of Human Resource Management organized a virtual session on “Data Analysis in Qualitative research” under the HRM 41403- Data Analysis for Research subject. The session was held on 11 th July 2022 from 7.30 am to 9.30 am via Zoom. Dr J.W. Dushan Chaminda, Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura shared his knowledge & expertise in this session. Academic staff members of the faculty and 4000-level undergraduates participated to the session.

By aiming to give a psychologically refreshing experience to undergraduates as they move away from online education into a new beginning and for identifying students’ talents and bringing them to move forward, Circle of Human Resource Development organized the “Sarasabhiwandana” Poson devotional songs program. To mark Poson Poya 2022, “Sarasabhiwandana” was held on 21 st June 2022 from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm at the Faculty of Management Finance lecture theatre 4. In this program, by representing every batch of the Faculty of Management and Finance student groups performed and shared cultural and spiritual experiences with all by remembering the merits of the Lord of Buddha religiously.

'නැණාභිවර්ෂා' virtual ceremony organize by the Circle of Human Resource Development tocelebrate the 02 nd anniversary of the Department of Human Resource  Management, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna will be held on 01 st November 2021 at 6.00 pm via zoom. Apart from the ceremony Circle of Human Resource Development launched a mini- CSR project to support schooling students in rural areas. Prof. P.A.P. Samantha Kumara, The Dean, Faculty of Management and Finance will be delivering the keynote speech at the ceremony. Circle of Human Resource Development invites all to join with them to celebrate 02
years of excellence in the Department of Human Resource Management.

‘Ask an Expat’ is an expatriate experience sharing session organized by the Department of Human Resource Management held on 10th January 2022 from 10.00 am to 11.00 am via zoom. The aim of organizing this session is to enhance the awareness among 3000 level undergraduates regarding the expatriation topics related to the HRM 32413-International Human Resource Management subject. In this session, Ms. Shannon Holder, Project manager - Unlock Literacy, World Vision Australia shared her experiences regarding her foreign assignments done in Asian and European contexts. Lecturers of the Department of HRM and students in the Department of HRM have participated in the session.

"HR now and Beyond" a webinar organized on 22nd May 2021, aiming to enhance awareness among HRM undergraduates about opportunities available for HRM graduates in the corporate world. Session was conducted by Ms.Keshavi Puswewala, HR business partner, Corporate functions and R &D and employer brand lead in Unilever Sri Lanka. More than 200 undergraduates from University of Ruhuna participated in this and the session was organized by the Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna in collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit of the University of Ruhuna and Sparkers University Ambassadors of Unilever Sri Lanka.

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship always attempts to change the mindset of our undergraduates through changing their traditional and common job seeking behavior into job creating behavior. In future, we believe that our undergraduates should be able to provide many other employment opportunities for the unemployed people in the society at large, rather than seeking to work for someone else. To motivate them on behalf of this matter, we warmly invited Mr.Mohan Palliyagru, a renowned corporate trainer and a motivational speaker to conduct a session to our undergraduates. Amidst the pandemic, we were able to hold this program successfully via Zoom, with the participation of more than 300 students on 8 th October 2021 at 9.00 a.m.

The Circle of Human Resource Development, University of Ruhuna successfully conducted a research experience sharing session titled “My Dissertation Journey” for the final year undergraduates of the Faculty of Management and Finance to discuss how time, resources, and interests can be used to benefit the final year dissertation. Ms.Nisansala Maduwanthi, Lecturer (probationary), Department of Human Resource Management, University of Ruhuna, hosted the session on 11th of June 2021, from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. More than 200 undergraduates participated in the virtual session. Within an hour, she recounted her undergraduate research experience, and the following time was set aside to address students' queries on final year dissertation.

By aiming to enhance students’ leadership skills, interpersonal skills, team-building skills and develop soft skills, Department of Human Resource Management organized a one-day Out Bound Training program for 3000 level Human Resource Management specialized undergraduates on 27 th June 2022 from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm at University of Ruhuna premises. The program was facilitated by World University Services of Canada. and freelance trainers of Mr. S.D. Abeywickrama and Mr. L.M.S. Jayantha. End of the session, in the evening students, organized a bonfire night for entertainment.

The Department of Human Resource Management together with the Circle of Human Resource Development organized a one-day field visit on the 30 th of November 2024, for 3000-level HRM students of the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna. The primary objective of the visit was to augment the students' theoretical understanding by exposing them to the intricate tapestry of contemporary HRM practices in action. The 123 students along with 06 staff members visited Hambantota International Port Group (Pvt.) Ltd., the most diversified deep-water, multi-purpose port in Sri Lanka which offers a comprehensive range of services for
the shipping industry using new technologies and environmentally sustainable practices. more

The Department of Human Resource Management (HRM) together  with the Circle of Human Resource Development (HRD) organized a Dhamma sermon on 21 st November 2023 marking the one-year anniversary of the unexpected passing of our lecturer, Mr. A.P. Roy Fernando. The ceremony, held on the faculty premises, served as a sincere tribute to honor the memory of the late lecturer and express gratitude for his remarkable 25 years of dedicated service to the University of Ruhuna. Read more

To develop undergraduates’ leadership skills and outgoing personalities Department of Human Resource Management organized a two-day Out Bound Training (OBT) program in collaboration with Career Cell, Faculty of Management and Finance. This training program was facilitated by the Career Guidance Unit, University of Ruhuna. The program was held on 8 th and 9 th November 2022 at university premises and 2000-level and 3000-level HRM specialized undergraduates participated. At the end of the 1 st day of the OBT program bonfire night was held and Prof. E.P.S. Chandana, Deputy Vice-chancellor of the University of Ruhuna graced thisoccasion as a chief guest.

The HR Week 2022 is organized by the Department of Human Resource Management in line with the Department’s 3rd-anniversary celebration, held from 31st October to 4th November 2022 in the Faculty of Management premises. The HR week was planned with the objective of providing different platforms for undergraduates to improve their talents and creativity while enhancing their academic knowledge and developing undergraduates’ skill sets to fit the industry. more

The 4 th session of make yourself win the industry internship awareness session series organized by the Department of Human Resource Management to 4000 level 1 st semester students was held on 14 th September 2022 from 10.30 am to 11.30 am via Zoom. This lesson discussed how to improve undergraduate interview performance by boosting confidence. The session was conducted by Ms Chakrangi Dahanayake, Instructor in English, Department of English Language Teaching, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna

“How to Amp Up Your LinkedIn Profile” guest lecture was organized by the Circle of Human Resource Development, University of Ruhuna to guide final undergraduates regarding how to manage their professional profile effectively on the LinkedIn platform. The session was conducted by Mr Adrian Fernando, Talent Consulting Specialist at EMAPTA on 5 th August 2021 from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm via Zoom with more than 250+ participants.

For assist undergraduates to design their internship resume effectively, Department of Human Resource Management organized a guest lecture on “Professional Resume Writing” for 4000 level undergraduates who are reading for BBA honors degree program. Session was held on 12 the July 2022 from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm via Zoom. Session was conducted by Mrs. Navoda N Herath, Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Multidisciplinary, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna. Few lecturers of the Faculty of Management and Finance & more than 100
undergraduates participated to the session.

Retired Senior Lecturer Dr. R. M. Ratnayaka's felicitation ceremony was held on 24th January 2022 from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm at MFLT 02 lecture theater, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna. Vice Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna, The Dean, Heads of the Departments and Lecturers of the Faculty of Management and Finance graced the occasion. Dr. R.M. Ratnayaka felicitation volume launched in this ceremony. Farewell ceremony was
organized by the Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management and finance, University of Ruhuna. On behalf of the entire university community, we would like to thank Dr. R.M. Ratnayaka for his service to the university over three decades.

Department of Human Resource Management organized a personality development workshop under the theme of “Renewing Identity”. It was held on 02 nd February 2022 at MFLT 02 from 01.00 pm onwards. Second year Human Resource Management specialized undergraduates were participated to shape up their personalities and enhance their passion to performing better in the industrial world. The resource person of the session was the well experienced Corporate Trainer Mr. Athula Kithsiri. Head of
the Department and Lecturers of the Department of HRM and students have participated in the session.

3000 level undergraduates of the Circle of Human Resource Development organized "Sahurda Nimawaka Nimeshaya” virtual discussion for final year comrades of the Department of Human Resource Management who are leaving the University for Internships. The session held on 6^th September 2021 from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm via zoom. The head, Lecturers of the Department of Human Resource Management joined this program and shared their thoughts with the final year students. 3000 level students presented attractive entertainment items and gifted virtual souvenir to their seniors in this friendly discussion.

In parallel with the නැනාභිවර්ශා second anniversary celebration of the Department of Human Resource Management, the Circle of Human Resource Development organized a CSR project on 01 st of November 2021 in an attempt to assist rural schools with insufficient facilities to carry out their educational activities smoothly. In here, almost all HRM-specialized students actively contributed to this through collecting storybooks/other stationery items and donating them to the students at Ambilipitiya Sudarshana Vidyalaya and MR/ Sumana Junior School. Considering the present situation triggered by the Covid -19 pandemic, we took necessary actions to limit the participation in implementing this initiative.

Department of Human Resource Management and  MintHRM collaboratively organized an all-inclusive 10 weeks course on HRIS “On and Above HRIS-Virtual Lab powered by Mint HRM’’ to third and fourth-year Human Resource Management specialized undergraduates to shape up their technical skills and give exposure to performing better in the industrial world. The fifth session was held on the 29th of September 2021 from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm via zoom. The resource person of the session was the Co-Founder of MintHRM, Mrs. Thanuja Masakorala. Lecturers of the Department of HRM and more than 125 pre-registered students in the Department of HRM have participated in the session.

The Department of Human Resource Management, jointly with the HRD Circle, organized an event to warmly welcome a new group of students—specifically, second-year undergraduates—entering the HRM specialization. Taking place on  08^th November  2023, at MFLT 06, the event featured a dynamic program with dance performances and entertaining acts organized by 3000-level students to extend a warm welcome to their 2000-level counterparts. Dr. Hemamali, the Head of the Department of Human Resource Management, delivered the main speech, providing an overview of the department, detailing its mission, and outlining future plans. Read more

The Department of Human Resource Management had the honor of organizing the ‘Make yourself to win the industry’ Internship Awareness Session series for the 4000 level undergraduates who will be starting their Internship phase soon. The first session was conduted by Prof. P. A. P. Samantha Kumara, The Dean, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Ruhuna on 12 th September 2022 at MFLT 01. How to shape the undergraduates' personalities for the corporate sector was addressed during the
session.

“Decide your next step-The right way to choose your future career” guest lecture organized by the Department of Human Resource Management was held on 22 nd September 2022 from 9.30 am to 10.30 am via Zoom. This program is organized to guide 2000-level undergraduates to select their specializing area in the forthcoming semester. The session was conducted by Keshavi Puswewala Senior HR Business Partner – Corporate Functions and T&O & Employer Brand Lead – Unilever Sri Lanka.

‘Outbound Training - 2022’ was an action and activity based behavioral training intervention for students leadership and personality development based on experiential learning methodology of learning through fun and experience. Session was organized by the Department of Human Resource Management in collaboration of Career Guidance Unit held on 16 th & 17 th of June 2022 from 6.30 am to 9.30 pm in the university premises. The session was opened for the final year undergraduates in the
Department of Human Resources Management. The program was streamlined with adventure and challenging Team Activities where students had to go through obstacles and work together as a team to overcome challenges and learn from their experience, feelings and reflection. The main focus with the Outbound Training approach was to impart learning on organizational needs such as Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Conflict Management, Team Building and Effective Communication.

Department of Human Resource Management organized a guest lecture session under the third phase of make your self to win the industry session series named “The role of an intern: In an industry perspective” on 16^th September 2021 from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm via zoom. Session conducted by Mr Indika Ranathunga, General Manager, Human Resource and Administration, Norlanka Manufacturing limited. The head, lecturers of the Department of Human Resource Management and undergraduates of the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna participated in the session.

Initial webinar of Topical Talks series organized by Circle of Human Resource Development, Department of Human Resource Management, University of Ruhuna held on 23rd of June 2021, 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm online. Mr.Aruna Dayanatha,  OD consultant, trainer, conceptualist, and director of Right-X shared the concepts and practices in "Disruptive Technology and Digital Transformation in the field of HRM". The Head, Department of Human Resource Management, Senior and Junior lecturers, and Undergraduates of the Faculty of Management and Finance participated in this discussion. 

To give practical exposure about how to conduct HR audits effectively, the Department of Human Resource Management organized a guest lecture on “HR Audit in an organizational context” under the HRM 41433- Strategic HRM subject.  The guest lecture was held on 27 th  July 2022 from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm via Zoom and the target audience is HRM specialized 4000 level undergraduates. The session was conducted by Mrs Chryshanthi Lokuhetty, Chief Manager, Human Resources, Sampath Bank PLC.

Circle of Human Resource Development (HRD) organized a home garden tree plantation challenge to motivate the university community to add value to their spaces through planting a tree, which would ultimately act as a lifelong investment. Academic staff and undergraduates of the faculty, and undergraduates representing the other universities in Sri Lanka took part in this tree plantation drive through planting saplings at their home garden and sending a snapshot to publish in the official Facebook page of HRD circle at University of Ruhuna. The winner/s of the tree plantation challenge is/are declared based on the engagement of the each snapshot on the official Facebook page of HRD circle.