Field Visit: Gaining Real-World Insights
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. The other destination organization was MAS Active- Asialine (Pvt.) Ltd., Middeniya, a joint venture of MAS Holdings as one of the largest apparel sector organizations in the South Asian Region that manages nearly 8000 workforces. Students explored the company's production facilities and learned about its innovative HR practices including recruitment strategies, compliance management, employee engagement, industrial relations, and lean manufacturing practices.
Through insightful presentations, interactive discussions, and engaging Q&A sessions, students gleaned invaluable knowledge on real-world HR practices in action, the latest trends and challenges in the HR industry, and experience from HR professionals and industry experts. The visit was a resounding success, providing students with a valuable opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios.
the shipping industry using new technologies and environmentally sustainable practices. The other destination organization was MAS Active- Asialine (Pvt.) Ltd., Middeniya, a joint venture of MAS Holdings as one of the largest apparel sector organizations in the South Asian Region that manages nearly 8000 workforces. Students explored the company's production facilities and learned about its innovative HR practices including recruitment strategies, compliance management, employee engagement, industrial relations, and lean manufacturing practices.
Through insightful presentations, interactive discussions, and engaging Q&A sessions, students gleaned invaluable knowledge on real-world HR practices in action, the latest trends and challenges in the HR industry, and experience from HR professionals and industry experts. The visit was a resounding success, providing students with a valuable opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios.