Sysco LABS Partners with AHRP for its Inaugural Undergraduate Immersion Programme

Sysco LABS recently partnered with the Association of Human Resource Professionals (AHRP) for its inaugural Undergraduate Immersion Programme for the year 2022.

The programme was created to provide an immersive multi-industry, learning experience to undergraduates who aspire to become the next generation of HR professionals in Sri Lanka. The participants were exposed to the work environments of AHRP’s partners for the programme - Sysco LABS, Brandix and John Keells Group During their time at Sysco LABS, the participants got an in-depth look into how HR and People Operations function in the IT industry.

The sessions included “A Day in the life of a software engineer” which focused on familiarizing students with the inner workings of software development teams and the different ways in which HR interacts with the careers of engineers. Programme participants were also given “An Introduction to Resource Management & Talent Acquisition in the IT Industry” to provide them with insights on how HR facilitates company operations through employee recruitment and retention.

As the captive innovation center of Sysco the world’s leader in foodservice and a Fortune 500 company, values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) are an integral part of Sysco LABS’ DNA. Thus, resource persons also shared their expertise on creating a respectful workplace focused on DE&I.

Speaking on the contribution made by Sysco LABS to this inaugural edition of the Undergraduate Immersion Programme, Isuru Gunasekara - Chief People Officer & Head of Sustainability, ERM & Group Initiatives at John Keells Group and Patron of the Immersion Programme said, “We were delighted to partner with Sysco LABS and Brandix in this inaugural Undergraduate Immersion Programme driven by AHRP. Based on the feedback received from those who participated, it was a visible success which compels the continuation of this initiative in the future. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our partners who created this opportunity for our future workforce. ”