11th HRM Student Research Symposium 2024

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    EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND LEGAL RECOURSE AWARENESS IN THE CORPORATE SECTOR IN COLOMBO
    (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Fernando, K. S. V.; Devadas, U. M.
    This study examines the awareness of employee rights and legal recourse mechanisms in the corporate sector of Colombo, addressing the issue of limited knowledge among employees and challenges in accessing justice. The research aimed to assess awareness levels, identify influencing factors, and explore barriers to legal remedies, contributing to improved labor practices. A qualitative research approach was employed, guided by the critical research paradigm, which explores power dynamics and structural inequalities. Purposive sampling was used to select nine participants from diverse sectors, including banking, logistics, technology, and apparel, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the issue. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis, with a structured coding process to identify key themes and patterns. The research followed the case study protocol outlined by Dul and Hak (2008) to ensure rigorous analysis and consistency across interviews. The findings reveal substantial gaps in awareness of statutory protections and legal mechanisms, varying significantly across sectors and organizational contexts. Employees in highly regulated industries demonstrated higher awareness due to union influence and compliance requirements, while those in less structured environments faced challenges such as inadequate training and poor internal communication. The study concludes that improving labor law dissemination and strengthening grievance mechanisms are crucial for fostering equitable workplaces. Key recommendations include implementing mandatory rights-awareness training, simplifying access to legal recourse, and enhancing institutional frameworks to improve accessibility. This research contributes to policy by advocating effective labor regulations, assists organizations in promoting compliant and inclusive cultures, and enriches academic discourse on employee rights in developing economies.
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    CHALLENGES IN THE ADOPTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR EMPLOYEE TRAINING WITHIN ORGANIZATIONS IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
    (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Weerasuriya N.S.; Weerakkody, W.A.S.
    The adoption is artificial intelligence (AI) in the training methods in human resource management (HRM) is changing the way in which business organizations operate presenting multiple innovative solutions to develop the workforce. However, even though the adoption of AI in training would generate a multitude of benefits, organizations face many challenges when integrating AI in employee training modules. Through this research the challenges related to the adoption of AI in employee training will be explored within companies based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This study mainly focused in a qualitative data collection approach where data was gathered through a mixed methods questionnaire which was distributed to five companies which constituted three large scale and two small-scale companies spanning across multiple industries. Further a quantitative approach was also used in order to gather data which was generated using the Linkert scales from the mixed-methods questionnaire. The findings if this study focus upon four critical challenges organizations encounter when adopting AI in training namely, cost constraints, infrastructure limitations, employee resistance, and knowledge gaps. Smaller companies displayed higher significance with the challenges related costs and infrastructure, whilst larger companies reported moderate significance to issued related to infrastructure and employee resistance. Further differences were also observed regarding the significance of these challenges across different industries. Through generating valuable insights of these critical challenges, the study provides logical and practical data for organizations when adopting AI in their employee training systems. Through this study organizations would be able to understand the various challenges related to the adoption of AI in employee training therefore can use the findings in order to ensure a smoother and successful transition towards AI-driven training methods.