AIPC meet on office wellness in Palakkad on Saturday
A large number of professionals shared their issues in programmes that preceded the public consultation. There will be panel discussions as part of compiling opinions and suggestions for an office wellness Bill.
V.K. Sreekandan, MP, will inaugurate the programme. AIPC Palakkd district president H. Rajeev Ramnath will preside over the function. AIPC State president Ranjit Balan will deliver the keynote address.
Senior lawyer K. Vijaya and management consultant Sumesh K. Menon will moderate different panel discussions.
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