TVS wins big at Asian Marketing Excellence Awards

TVS has yet again created history being the first automobile company to be awarded the ‘Marketing Company of the Year–Sri Lanka’ in the recently concluded Asian Marketing Excellence Awards conducted by the Asia Marketing Federation in Mongolia for the financial year 2016/17.

DPMC fetes top performers at annual parts and accessories dealer convention

From inspiring presentations and glittering entertainment to unprecedented networking opportunities, David Pieris Motor Company Limited (DPMC) Annual Bajaj Parts and Accessories Dealer Convention and get-together once again enthused and empowered over 400 dealers from across the country.

CMO/CFO Forum held on Interbrand best Sri Lankan brands valuation methodology

Interbrand, the world’s largest and most influential brand consultancy, will introduce Best Sri Lankan Brands, an extension of its world renowned Best Global Brands to local Corporates at a glittering ceremony graced by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, recently  at the Hilton, Colombo.

Hayleys shines at regional awards for leadership and HR

Hayleys continued to secure international recognition for its pioneering HR practices, and outstanding leadership with its management team having recently been awarded with ‘The Most Innovative HR Practices’ at the Asia Pacific HRM Congress Awards 2017 in the group’s plantations sector and the award for ‘Outstanding Women Leadership’ at the South Asian Business Excellence Awards (SAPSAA) 2017.

Hameedia team sweeps modern retail sector at SLIM-NASCO 2017 Awards

The team from Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist, won multiple awards at the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) National Sales Congress 2017.

CIC Health and Personal Care recognize and reward top performers

The rapidly growing Health and Personal Care division of the diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC, recently held its annual awards ceremony and sales conference at Shangri-La, Hambantota.

Wurth grabs gold for sales at NASCO 2017

For the third consecutive year, Wurth grabbed the Gold for sales in the Automotive Sector at the 2017 National Sales Congress (NASCO), at the gala awards ceremony last week.

IPM President leads team to UK CIPD HR Conference

IPM Sri Lanka President Prof. Ajantha Dharmasiri together with a team of HR professionals represented IPM Sri Lanka at the 70th Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), UK recently. 

ComBank honours 136 staff for 25 years of service

Commercial Bank of Ceylon felicitated 136 of its staff members in recognition of 25 years of loyal service at the bank’s annual Seniority Awards ceremony for 2017.

People’s Bank holds Colours Night 2017

The Colours Night organised by the People’s Bank Sports Club was held on a grand scale for the 15th time at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo recently. 

Prepare to invest in stock market

It’s important to know what you want to accomplish with your investments before you actually invest in the stock market. For example, you might want to invest in the market with the aim of purchasing a home, fund a child’s college education or build an adequate retirement nest egg. If you set the 

If you want to survive in cold and hostile business ocean, look out for icebergs

Most senior managers want changes in structures, systems, processes, procedures and so on to happen quickly, so that the benefits of the change to the organisation can be obtained as soon as possible.

SLIM Brand Excellence drives importance of branding: Project Chair

Sri Lanka’s best brands will come together for the highly anticipated Brand Excellence Awards, hosted by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) under the theme “Exhibit Your Masterpiece” on 

IESBA Chairman meets top officials of CA Sri Lanka, CB and SEC

The Chairman of the International Ethics Standard Board for Accountants (IESBA) Dr. Stavros Thomadakis who was in Sri Lanka recently on an invitation extended to him by the Institute of 

CIM appoints new representative to Sri Lankan board

representativetotheBoard of CIM Sri Lanka on the 09 October 2017.   She takes over the role previously performed by Chris Daly who has stepped down from the Board of CIM Sri Lanka and continues as Chief Executive of CIM. 

High-powered delegation to represent IPM Sri Lanka at APFHRM in Hong Kong

IPM Sri Lanka will be represented by a high-powered delegation comprising of Prof. Ajantha Dharmasiri – President IPM Sri Lanka and Vice President Asia Pacific Federation of Human Resource 

Ceylinco Life’s star sales personnel win 5 awards at NASCO

Ceylinco Life has once again emerged with flying colours in salesmanship, with five of the company’s sales personnel winning awards at the 2017 National Sales Congress (NASCO) Awards presented by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM).

Hayleys Advantis concludes second logisticians’ capacity building programme on high note

Hayleys Advantis Limited recently completed the second programme in their capacity building initiative under the theme ‘Inspiring Logistics in Sri Lanka’.

IAPC&M recognizes Deepal Sooriyaarachchi as ‘Accredited Master Coach and Mentor’

Deepal Sooriyaarachchi has recently been conferred the title of ‘Accredited Master Coach and Mentor’ (AMC/M) by the International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring (IAPC&M). Based in the United Kingdom, IAPC&M provides accreditation for professional coaches, mentors, 

Coca-Cola partners AIESEC to activate leadership potential in Lankan youth

Coca-Cola announced its partnership with AIESEC in Sri Lanka at the Coca-Cola Youth Speak Forum on Saturday 14th October 2017.

Dammika Ganegama inspires students at De Mazenod College Career Day 2017

Mitra Innovation Managing Director and Co-Founder Dammika Ganegama recently addressed students of De Mazenod College, Kandana at their annual career day. Among the list of distinguished speakers, were: Virtusa Polaris Talent Capability Development Head Sampath Thrimavithana, Sri 

Dimo partners Skills Development Ministry to bridge skill gaps of youth

Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC (Dimo) recently signed an agreement with the Skills Development and Vocational Training Ministry to train 150 Combined Harvester Operators under the Ministry’s Employment Linked Training Programme (ELTP).

NHRDC releases ‘Gender and Women’s Participation’ report

The ‘Report on Gender and Women’s Participation’ compiled by the National Human Resource Council (NHRDC) was released at the BMICH last week.

Sustainable sourcing practices, key for business

BASF South Asia Chairman Dr. Raman Ramachandran said that sustainable sourcing practices at workplace and motivating employees are the two key elements which would ensure the stability, the future and the sustainability of a company.

SLIM Brand Excellence 2017: Embracing the philosophy of branding

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) will be hosting the 16th SLIM Brand Excellence Awards at the BMICH under the theme ‘Exhibit Your Masterpiece’, and the highly anticipated event will recognize popular brands vying for awards across 13 contested categories.

Sixth CIM Future Marketers’ Conference concludes on high note

The CIM Future Marketers’ Conference 2017 concluded with the most exceptional and the most gracious success that was anticipated.

CA Sri Lanka inducts Nirmal Fernando and T. Someswaran to Hall of Fame 2017

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently paid tribute to two eminent chartered accountants, Anthony Nirmal Fernando and Someswaran Thirunavukarasu by inducting them to the CA Sri Lanka Hall of Fame for the year 2017 in recognition of their exemplary contribution towards the development of the accounting profession, business world and country. 

SLIM Digital Marketing Programme 2nd inauguration a success

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) held the second inauguration of its Certificate Course in Digital Marketing (CDM) programme for 2017 recently at SLIM Home. 

Stock market continues encouraging performance in 2017

The Sri Lankan stock market has continued what has been an encouraging year in 2017, where both market indices continue to record positive returns.

Finding solid buy-and-hold stocks

The Colombo Stock Exchange has experienced considerable growth during the last few months. However, the market recorded short-term fluctuations in the short run (Table). A successful investor will invest with a long-term perspective to avoid the fluctuations experienced in the short run.