Top academics develop tool to enhance inclusive workplace culture in corporate world

By Kurulu Koojana Kariyakarawana A unique tool developed to improve the inclusive workplace culture in the corporate sector was presented by three senior university academics in the country this week, at Monarch Imperial. Themed as ‘Ignite – Inclusion – Initiative’, a concept to educate corporate leaders on how to rethink and revisit practices of inclusion, to create more inclusive organisations through tailor-made training programmes, was launc

Dentsu’s Isobar secures 7 awards at SLIM Digis 2.3 cementing leadership in gaming marketing

Isobar, a brand belonging to Dentsu Communications, has once again emerged as the undisputed leader in gaming marketing in Sri Lanka, securing a total of seven awards at the prestigious SLIM Digis 2.3. The awards, span

Singer expands portfolio; introduces Acer laptops

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, a trailblazer in the consumer durable industry in Sri Lanka, proudly announced its latest strategic move to f

Infomate reveals ambitious growth plans and introduces new world-class facility

In a remarkable testament to its global vision and unwavering commitment to providing top-tier services, Infomate, a pioneering leader in the BPM/shared services industry, recently had the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art office complex at Ori

E-Visible marks 12th anniversary

In a remarkable celebration of achievement and resilience, E-Visible proudly commemorates its 12th anniversary as a leading pioneer in the supply chain and IT BPO landscape. Since its inception

Good PR celebrates 4th anniversary

Good PR, a dynamic and forward-thinking Sri Lankan public relations (PR) agency, is celebrating its fourth anniversary havin

Emerging Media shines at SLIM SME Development Awards 2022

Emerging Media has been nominated and won the Gold award in the IT, Digital and Online Category of SME Developmen

3P Media, Official Media Sales Representative for Google in Laos

3P Media is now the Official Media Sales Representative for Google in Laos and Brunei, marking its entry into Southeast Asia as a go-to market specialist for global advertising platforms. Since 2022, 3P Media has represented Google in Sri Lanka, supporting 750+ clients to grow their businesses with Google Ads. 3P Me

Teejay opens its own water and chemical testing lab in sustainability milestone

Sri Lanka’s textile manufacturing multinational Teejay Lanka PLC has announced the commissioning of its own water and chemical testing laboratory as a process optimisation initiative as well as a milestone on the company’s sustainabilit

Browns Deals launches very first Electronics Care Centre

In keeping with its spirit of continuous innovation, Browns Deals under Browns Group, launched its first-ever Electronics Care Centre at T.B. Jayah Mawatha recently. The auspic

Dentsu partners with Microsoft to unleash AI-powered innovation for brands

Dentsu’s deployment of Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI provides launchpad for two new client-ready solutions across CXM within a private, enterprise-grade, secure development environment Dentsu Group Inc

Mindshare named as Cannes Lions Media Network of the Year 2023

Mindshare, the media services company that is part of GroupM and WPP, has been named as Media Network of the Year at the 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The agency

Loops Digital relaunches as Loops Integrated

Loops, well-known for being Sri Lanka’s pioneering and leading digital agency, is officially relaunching itself as Loops Integrated. With the recruitme

Latex Green becomes world’s first Water Footprint-certified manufacturing facility

Latex Green (Pvt.) Ltd has become the world’s first ISO 14046:2014/Water Foot Print-certified latex foam manufacturing facility. The company presently manufactures 100 percent natural and organic latex foam cores, toppers and pillows at a carbon neutralis

XdotO and CLE launch Smart Factory Turnaround

XdotO Concepts, the pioneering industry 4.0 solutions provider and the Centre for Lean Excellence (CLE), a certified process in

Learning from the greatest business leaders of the world Douglas McMillon stepped up as archetype of new-age CEO of Walmart

Carl Douglas McMillon was born on October 17, 1966, in Tennessee, USA and grew up as the eldest of three children. His parents moved the family to Bentonville, Arkansas, the home of Walmart headquarters, when McMillon was 16. McMillon began working for Walmart when he was 18 years old during the summer holidays of his high school unloading trucks in a distribution centre. After high school, McMillon attended University of Arkansas, where he grad

Sampath Bank empowers women entrepreneurs through ‘Saviya’ programme

First launched in 2013, the ‘Sampath Saviya’ programme stands as the bank’s flagship entrepreneurship development initiative that aims to support the government’s endeavour to develop the MSME sector as a key growth catalyst for the national economy.

NDB organises eye care camp for staff

An eye care camp organised by the NDB Staff Recreation Club (NDBSRC) was held last week among the bank staff along with special discounts and a free vision test.

MTI concludes social supply chain project in Bangladesh

MTI’s Regional Team recently concluded a supply chain strategising project with Kazi and Kazi Tea Estate Ltd (KKTE) in Bangladesh.

BNI focuses on greater heights, newer ventures

Business Network International (BNI) relaunched the second chapter, BNI Dynamic, as a ‘hall of fame’ chapter, in Colombo recently. 

Internationally acclaimed motivational speaker in town this March

Internationally acclaimed motivational speaker Gaur Gopal Das is to speak in Sri Lanka in March for the first time.

CIMA presents Corporate Partnership Programme for 2018

Staying true to its vision to help businesses succeed worldwide, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) presents its Corporate Partnership Programme for 2018, an opportunity for leading corporates to enter into a strategic partnership with a prestigious business network, driven by an undeterrable vision to shape the future of business around the globe.

Guarantee your virtual team members ‘out of sight’ doesn’t mean ‘out of mind’

In this instalment, you discover how to establish a few clever ways of working, which help you to address the challenges of leading a virtual team and ensure that your team is productive.

SLIM Nielsen People’s Awards on March 9

In 2006, two giants in Sri Lanka’s marketing sector came together to initiate the only awards programme in the country, the SLIM Nielsen People’s Awards, where brands and personalities are recognized and acclaimed based on the preference of the public.  

SLIM holds Certification Ceremony for inaugural Digital Marketing batch

The first batch of the inaugural Certificate in Digital Marketing (CDM) successfully completed the programme and was recognised for the efforts at the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) Certification Ceremony held recently.

Accommodating larks and owls: Toughest assignment for a virtual team leader

With the increasing growth of worldwide organisations and improved methods of electronic communication, virtual teams are growing in number and importance. As a team leader, you may well find yourself asked to lead a team of people who are spread across countries and continents and who rarely, if ever, meet each other in person. Clearly, leading such a team presents particular problems.

Public servants to receive training under NHRDC-AIM tie-up

The National Human Resource Development Council of Sri Lanka (NHRDC) and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Philippines, held discussions on a tie up for knowledge sharing and collaboration to address challenges faced by the public sector. Areas include executive management courses in strategic planing, project management and managing results.  

HNB transforms employee experience with hSenid

Hatton National Bank, Sri Lanka’s most innovative bank, partners with hSenid to transform HR service delivery and employee experience.

University of Kelaniya ties up with Airtel’s industry partnership programme

The industry partnership programme is a joint academic cum industry work exposure programme that helps undergraduates understand the essence of business at large.

First conference of Insurance Industry’s HR Leadership Fraternity held

A few decades ago, the ‘Personnel’ department, as it was once known, was somewhere employees would go to seek help and support.