Hiring & HR
Every practical guide we have on Hiring & HR — 7 in total, covering process, required documents and common pitfalls.
7 articles
Sri Lanka Working Hours and Overtime in Contracts
When arranging employee working hours in Sri Lanka, employers need to align actual shifts, attendance records, overtime approvals and employment contracts within one management framework, then have local labour professionals review the applicable requirements.
Sri Lanka Talent Availability and Management Costs
A practical framework for assessing talent availability, office conditions, management effort and recruitment risks before building an initial team outside Colombo.
Sri Lanka EPF Records Review Before Team Takeover
Before taking over a Sri Lankan team through an acquisition, business transfer or conversion from outsourcing to direct employment, businesses should review EPF records, employment documents and employee information.
Sri Lanka Direct Hires vs Outsourcing for Teams
When business volume is still uncertain, first-team staffing should not be decided on cost alone. Compare direct hiring, outsourcing and short-term consultants by control, speed, continuity and management capacity.
Sri Lanka Payroll and EPF Records Before First Hire
Before your first local employee starts in Sri Lanka, set up payroll rules, EPF coordination, personnel files, approval roles and payment procedures to avoid gaps after onboarding.
Sri Lanka First Hiring Sequence for Scaling
First hires should not be planned by seniority or a “hire everyone before launch” approach. This guide helps businesses entering Sri Lanka prioritise roles based on operational dependencies.
Sri Lanka IT-BPM Talent Hiring Salaries and Skills
A practical briefing for offshore operators on Sri Lanka's IT and BPO talent landscape — salary benchmarks, skills supply, top universities and recruitment channels.