HR Issues The Government of Sri Lanka's National Human Resources and Employment Policy (NHREP) establishes a policy framework to provide full, decent and productive employment to all Sri Lankans. It is the basis on which human resource capabilities would be strengthened and employment opportunities created to make Sri Lanka the “Wonder of Asia”. The NHREP has been developed out of general state policy since 2005, as articulated in the development framework, “Mahinda Chintana – Vision for the Future”. According to Chandler and McEvoy (2000), one of the persistent questions in human resource management research is whether or There is no single set of policies or practices that represents a “universally superior approach” to managing people. Best practice theories or high commitment theories suggest that universally some HRM practices, separately or in combination, are associated with improved organizational performance. Researchers have also found that well-paid, well-motivated workers, working in a climate of reciprocity and trust, generate greater productivity gains and lower unit costs (Boxall, 1996; Lowe and Oliver, 1991; Pfeffer, 1994). The Government of Sri Lanka is extensively undertaking large infrastructure development projects, especially in important areas such as roads, electric airports and water sectors. These mainly require a significant input of human resources over the next ten years. Given the fact that there are many constructions of multiple projects going on where the government will have to ensure that well trained people are adequately available to conclude the infrastructure development program effectively. Human Resource StrategyHuman Resource Strategy is an integral part of a well s.... .. half of the document ......f stay in Sri Lanka, employed work, etc. if such an expatriate meets all the required requirements, the immigration and emigration controller will issue an entry visa valid for 30 days only with instructions to apply for a camper visa valid for the period of 0 one year. This will allow them to work and live in Sri Lanka. To renew the RV visa after one year has passed, the company or applicant must submit an application to the Director General of Trade with a reasonable reason to justify his continued living and working in Sri Lanka. The responsible general manager will carefully review to ensure that the reasons for continuing to stay are genuine and in all circumstances do not reduce the employment opportunities available to Sri Lankans. If you pass the requirements, you are granted a visa extension to continue living and working in Sri Lanka.