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    24 IMPACT OF THE WORKPLACE DIVERSITY ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE OF MIDDLE-LEVEL EMPLOYEES IN SELECTED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN SRI LANKA
    (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Amarasinghe, A.T.N.; Welmilla, I.
    In today’s business world, workplace diversity is considered as one of the much-debated topics. Diversity is viewed as an all-inclusive strategy to enhance employee performance and improve an organization’s reputation. Workplace diversity is a multi-faceted concept that will continue to evolve as more industries move toward a global marketplace. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to study the impact of the workplace diversity on employee performance, conducted in a selected construction company in Sri Lanka. The construction sector is recognized as an emerging sector in Sri Lanka, and this sector is well known as an under-researched area. This study is significant as such research projects have been sparse in the Sri Lankan context and this research aims to fill that gap. The analysis was mainly based on 103 middle level employees from the company selected through convenience sampling. Primary data were collected using a self-administrated questionnaire and analyzed through a deductive approach. The results obtained through regression analysis indicated that workplace diversity has a positive impact on employee performance. The researcher identified few limitations of this research. Time constraint was one of the problems. Respondents tend to be biased in answering the questionnaire provided by the researcher because the respondents were chosen from a single company. In conclusion, when management in the construction sector makes decisions regarding employee performance, they should consider not only the workplace diversity but also, other factors that can affect employees.
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    THE IMPACT OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE OF OPERATIONAL LEVEL EMPLOYEES IN SELECTED GARMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Madhubhashini, A.H.T.N.; Welmilla, I.
    The study explores how the adoption of Occupational Health and Safety practices affects the performance of employees in the garment manufacturing industry, with particular emphasis on operational-level employees in ABC Garments (Pvt) Ltd. Three key dimensions of OHS practices were identified: safety training programs, advanced safety technology, and safety clothing and equipment. The sample consists of 234 employees who participated in this study through structured questionnaires, which analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression methods. These results show that the OHS practices in the workplace would significantly relate to employee performance. The three dimensions, safety clothes and equipment, presented the highest positive impact; advanced safety technology has a lesser effect, while safety training programs showed weaker and an insignificant contribution. The study provides how OHS practices improve workplace safety, employee productivity, and job satisfaction. It underlines the need for management to invest in protective equipment and advanced safety technologies to create a conducive environment that ensures employee well-being and performance. Policymakers are also encouraged to establish regulatory frameworks that balance the integration of training, equipment, and technology. The study is limited to operational-level employees in a single garment manufacturing company, which restricts its generalizability to other job grades or industries. Future research should explore OHS practices across different organizational levels, industries, and regions and incorporate mediators and moderators such as leadership and organizational culture to provide deeper insights. By addressing these gaps, the research offers actionable recommendations for creating safer, more productive workplaces, emphasizing the critical role of balanced OHS programs in enhancing employee performance and organizational success.