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Challenges of HR
Managers Today
Dr. Prabath KarunanayakeMBBS, MBA in HRM, PGDipPsych, PGDipOHS
Director HR, China Harbour Engineering Company
Lead Consultant, Prabath Karunanayake Associates
My challenges …
One Team, One Vision
Compliance
Port City Project
To ensure that
the BEST people
under the BEST conditions.
do their BEST work
Best people
AttractingKnowing
Growing
CSR for Brand Building
Beginning of 2012 saw a new and more organized approach to CSR activities
Some of the new initiatives were make CSR more visible adoption of a focused approach launching of a theme, a logo and a tag-
line for CSR identifying five pillars for CSR activities partnering with other service providers
In 2013 chosen as one of the Top Ten Corporate Citizens
CSR is more visible
CSR is branded
Skills Scholarship Programme
Construction Technician Training Programme
Mentoring Programme for University Students
Do you know your employees?
Before employment What are your achievements? What was your toughest challenge?
During employment What do you want to possess? How do you want to grow? How do you want to contribute?
After employment What will you miss? What should be changed?
Growing human talent
Understanding needs Shared
responsibility
Customized solutions
Diverse opportunities
Noble cause
Consistent, constructive criticism
Story of the starfish
MAKE A DIFFERENCE …
Story of the Chinese bamboo
NEVER GIVE UP …
Do they … Know what they have to do Have the knowledge and skills to do
it Want to do it
Best work
Do they know the WHY?
How strong are they inSOFT skills?
Problem solving
Decision making
Analytical thinking
Creative thinking
Self awareness
Interpersonal relationships
Effective communication
Empathy
Coping with emotions
Coping with stress
Best conditions
Is the workplace … Free from occupational hazards Providing coaching and mentoring Recognizing meaningful contribution
How many of your employees are ENGAGED?
Workplace?A Healthy
Is yours’
Physical Mental Emotional Social Spiritual Environmen
tal Vocational
Two more challenges …
Glosso-phobiathe fear of public
speaking or of speaking in general
Get physical
HAKINI MUDRABoosts the brain,
improves concentration, activates memory,
generates ideasBREATHINGDeep breathingCalming sighKapala-bathi pranayama
WARM-UP THE SYSTEMTake a brief walk outsideDo some stretching exercisesClench the fists and release
Stress Stress Stress …
Demands(inevitable)
Growth(improved
performance)
Stress(impaired
performance)
Sufficient resources to cope
Demand exceeds
the resources
Level of Demand
Low
Hig
h
Perf
orm
an
ce
MaximumMinimum Average
Com
fort
Str
etc
h
Str
ain
Cri
sis
Fatigue, poor
judgmentand
decision making
Exhaustion, serious health
problems, breakdown,
burnout
Bore
dom
Coping with stress
Exercise your bodyActive lifestyle
Aerobic exerciseStrength & flexibility
Exercise your mindPuzzlesMind maps30 circles, doodles
Practice relaxationDeep breathingRelaxing musicVisualization
Think positivelyChallenge your negative thoughts
change your worldview
Take adequate restQuality sleep Listen to body’s requests
Watch what you eatBalanced dietPortion size
Avoid unhealthy habitsSmokingAlcohol
Reach out to othersShare problems
Offer a helping hand
Explore spiritualityUnderstand purpose of lifeRealize our contribution Make the world a better place
Live with energyPlay!Energizing lively musicAct energetic
Follow your passionCommit to a courseHook on to a hobby
Make family your passion
Practice moderation and balance Balance all areas of lifeStrive for holistic life
