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“The Government of Sri Lanka has declared its intention to revisit the retirement age of employees for varied reasons.

Everyone recognizes the right to retirement of an employee from his working life with a pension. Retirement age differs across the world, generally between 50 and 70 and we recognize 55 as the working life limit. Usually, self-employed people and business innovators tend to retire later than paid employees. The wealth of the country, average life expectancy and socio-economic paradigms also impact the age when people can retire and get a pension.

There are those who wish to retire early but others would rather work longer. Factors such as financial stability, better health conditions and social acceptance lead people to continue. While these factors would lead to a contented society, there is also the financial cost of extended work and the task of securing employment opportunities for the younger population.

The debate goes on. But now push has become shovel with the Government about to take up the issue in Parliament.

CPM Sri Lanka is providing a platform to our members and to the public to listen to experts trying to demystify the issue. After all it impacts all our members either as an employer or employee.”

Let’s hear it through the 24th edition of EFM.

"Salute to those who work hard without any excuses instead of begging"
CPM Sri Lanka Tribute to the Labourers :: Labour Day 2021

CPM Sri Lanka Annual Convocation 2021 Guest of Honour Address by Mr Suresh De Mel
"Making Sri Lanka a Hub for Exports”

CPM Sri Lanka Annual Convocation 2021
Keynote Address by Mr Saliya Pieris, President of Bar Association of Sri Lanka
“The Role of the Professional in a just society”

CPM Sri Lanka Annual Convocation 2021
Chief Guest Address by Justice K Sripavan
“Governance and Ethics in Management”

#ChooseToChallenge; Role of Professional Women

Yet once again the International Women's Day (March 8) has come round to make us aware of women and their social boundaries.

The United States Federal Glass Ceiling Commission defines the glass ceiling as "the unseen, yet unbreachable barrier that keeps minorities and women from rising to the upper rungs of the corporate ladder, regardless of their qualifications or achievements."

The term "Glass ceiling was first used by Marylyn Loden during a 1978 speech”. Today in the 21st century, society has come a long way in establishing gender equality. Yet, nevertheless the day is used as a measure of progress when organisations look back on new challenges and developments in Women's Rights.

Thus, CPM Sri Lanka too has invited eight of its lady members, signifying the date, to express what they can articulate on the subject.

Day 01_23rd February 2021

Day 01_23rd February 2021

Today organisations are facing continuous change caused by digital transformation and the current pandemic. It is imperative for organisations to engage in reskilling and upskilling their employees by developing new skills and enabling them to be better at their jobs and filling critical gaps, a prime responsibility of HR. Organisations must adopt measures essential to close the increasing skills gap.