AIA Sri Lanka holds Vitality Wellness Day

AIA Sri Lanka’s first ever AIA Vitality Wellness Day was held recently to promote healthy living for employees.

EFC collaborates WCIC bidding for labour reforms to enhance female participation

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) has partnered with the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) in lobbying with the government and other relevant stakeholders for labour reforms to enhance women’s participation in the labour force.

First batch of Fairfirst Leadership Programme 2017 graduate

The first batch of the Fairfirst Leadership Programme (FLP) recently completed the 12 week leadership programme.

ACCA Sri Lanka elects Adrian Perera as President for 2017/ 2018

ACCA’s Annual General Meeting was held recently at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, where Oasis Hospital (Pvt.) Ltd Corporate Affairs Director Adrian Perera was re-elected as the Chairman member network panel for ACCA Sri Lanka for the year 2017/2018.

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka ranked in Campaign Brief Asia’s Top 50 Agencies

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka has been ranked as one of Asia’s Top 50 Agencies by Campaign Brief Asia, Asia’s most influential creative advertising trade magazine. Leo Burnett Sri Lanka is the only agency from the ‘Rest of South Asia’ geographical category to be included in this list.

EFC HR/IR Forum deliberates on recruitment, retention and succession

The third edition of the EFC HR/IR Forum for 2017, powered by Unilever Sri Lanka, was held recently at the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC). 

Ocean Lanka felicitates long-serving employees at Loyalty Awards 2017

Ocean Lanka, one of the largest weft knitted fabric manufacturers in Sri Lanka, recently held its second annual awards ceremony, Loyalty Awards 2017, to felicitate more than 100 long-serving employees, who have served the company since its inception in 1996.

IPM President speaks at NIPM Annual HR Conference

IPM Sri Lanka President Prof. Ajantha Dharmasiri was invited as a distinguished guest and speaker at India’s annual national HR conference, NATCON 2107, held in Chennai, India recently.

Australian HC speaks on country branding at CIM CEOs Breakfast Forum

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Sri Lanka hosted its third CEO Breakfast Forum for the year at Hilton Colombo Residences, emphasizing the importance of building a successful county brand image. The speaker for the forum was Australian High Commissioner Bryce Hutchesson, a senior officer in the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Top int’l speakers to steer CA Sri Lanka National Conference technical sessions

The 38th National Conference of Chartered Accountants organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) will see an impressive line up of international and local speakers as well as panellists who will steer the technical sessions during the three-day conference from October 25 to 27, 2017, at the BMICH, Colombo. 

Building brands from the inside-out

As organizations grow, mature, and evolve, they often find their identity no longer accurately reflects who they are, what they do, or who they do it for. 

Hayleys Advantis partners with SLIM as logistics partner for two flagship events

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) signed an MOU with HayleysAdvantis Limited appointing the latteras the exclusive logistics partner of SLIM flagship events; SLIM NASCO 2017 and SLIM Brand Excellence 2017.

eBusiness Academy officially renamed as Asia Pacific Institute of Digital Marketing

As an educational institution that offers professional qualifications and training in the field of digital marketing, eBusiness Academy was initiated in the year 2009 and recently announced an official change of name and is now called the Asia Pacific Institute of Digital Marketing or APIDM. 

Northumbria University launches pioneering biotechnology degree in Sri Lanka

As Sri Lanka looks toward emerging sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle has become the island’s first UK University to launch a biotechnology degree.

Korea to provide US$2.5mn for enhancement of Ocean University, Sri Lanka

Ocean University of Sri Lanka, the first ever state university for maritime and ocean sciences is going to be upgraded under the financial and technical assistance by the Republic of Korea. A grant of US$2.5 million will be made by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to formulate the master plan for upgrading Ocean University and build the capacities of the academics of the university.

CA Sri Lanka, IRCSL and Deakin University to help corporates kick start integrated reporting

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has joined hands with the Integrated Reporting Council of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) and Deakin University, Australia to help corporates kick start their integrated reporting journey, by organising a one day workshop, featuring two international experts on the subject.

Emerging market regulators committed to strengthening sustainable finance and cyber resilience

Leading emerging market regulators met last week in Colombo, at the IOSCO Growth and Emerging Markets (GEM) Committee annual meeting and conference hosted by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka.

Ten Lankan youth to attend Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity

Eight outstanding young professionals from Sri Lanka’s advertising industry and two students have been selected to represent the country at the annual Young Spikes 2017 & Cheil Young Creative Academy at Spikes Asia 2017 from 27th to 30th September at the Suntec City. 

Holmes, Pollard & Stott wins at Sumathi Awards

At the 22nd Sumathi Awards 2017, held on 20th September at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Holmes Pollard & Stott won the 2nd Runner up award for their Mahajana Sampatha TV commercial.

Young Spikes hat trick for Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka

The country’s leading and most diverse communication firm, Phoenix Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka won all three categories at the local Young Spikes Asia competition, which is aimed at creatives who are aged 30 or under and working in the advertising or communication industries. 

Jury panel completes evaluation of Effie entries

The round one and two judging of entries for Effie Awards 2016 has been completed by members of the jury panel led by Imal Fonseka.  

Ogilvy PR Sri Lanka wins top Asia Pacific award for RTI campaign

Ogilvy Public Relations Sri Lanka succeeded in finishing ahead of 1,200 of the best award entries from across the Asia Pacific region at the SABRE APAC Awards held in Hong Kong recently.  The agency’s ‘Uncover the Truth’ campaign for Sri Lanka’s Right to Information (RTI) Act won two Certificates of Excellence, a Gold award in the ‘Charities and Not-For-Profit’ category and the Best-in-Show’ campaign

Digibrush powers Union Bank Facebook campaigns towards int’l recognition

Digibrush, one of Sri Lanka’s fastest growing digital media agencies, drives yet another client to bag an eminent award at the CMO Asia annual awards this year. Union Bank PLC earned the prestigious Social Media and Digital Marketing Awards 2017 for Best Facebook Campaign at the recently concluded awards in Singapore.

Zonta recognises top public sector official for Management Award

When the public sector officials are hardly recognized for their contribution to the national development, particularly the management of public organisations and meeting the set goals, the Zonta Club of Colombo has recognized to award the Woman of Achievement on Management to Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) Chairperson and Chief Executive Indira Malwatte.

First law of CEO communication

The first law of CEO communication is for the leader to ‘be on message’. What does this mean?  ‘Being on message’ means that the leader crafts her message to her audience to create a positive image about or get something done for her organisation. 

CIM Sri Lanka to hold 3rd Talking Point Programme for year

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Sri Lanka will be hosting its third Talking Point Programme for this year on September 27, 2017, at Union Ballroom, Hilton Colombo Residences, from 6:00 p.m. onwards. 

Japanese Management Standards integrated with ISO9001: 2015 QMS

JASTECA Institute of Management had announced a newly designed seminar on a concept titled ‘Integration of Japanese Management Standards with ISO9001:2015 QMS International Standards’. Most managers assume that Japanese management teachings such as Toyota Production System, 

TBWA\Sri Lanka: Only local agency awarded at Ad Stars  

TBWA\Sri Lanka continued its winning streak and was once again the only agency to be awarded metal at the prestigious Ad Stars 2017 annual advertising festival, which took place in Busan, Korea recently. 

SLIM holds second inauguration of Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing 2017

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) had its second inauguration of the Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing (PGDIM) programme for the current year in July at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management.

MBSL awarded Asia’s Best Employer Brand 2017

MBSL was awarded Asia’s Best Employer Brand 2017 after considering the company’s ability to integrate corporate vision with Human Resource strategy enabling to achieve the organizational strategic and business goals.