Unilever trains Moratuwa University engineering undergraduates

Unilever Sri Lanka, the nation’s number one employer of choice, recently marked the completion of its inaugural LEaD (Learn, Explore, Develop) training programme at its head office. 

Sri Lanka’s first ‘Mystery Room’, a boost to management strategists

Beyond Boundaries Global (Pvt.) Ltd, an experiential training company, is gearing up to create a first of its kind experience in Sri Lanka. The first-ever ‘Mystery Room’ game to be held at the iconic Flamingo Bar will challenge     eight to 20 ‘wannabe detectives’ to use the latest technology and features of the game to figure out clues and solve a mystery in a way that’s never been done before.

IPM Great HR Debate tomorrow

The winners of the two semi-finals, Airtel and CDB, will battle it out for the IPM Great HR Debate Champions Trophy at the IPM National HR Conference to be held on June 20, 2017, at the BMICH.

SLIM opens Strategic Brand Management Diploma for aspiring brand managers

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) announced the latest intake for the Diploma in Strategic Brand Management (DSBM) at The Kingsbury Hotel recently. 

Sri Lanka’s PR Wire honoured as Gold winner at 2017 PR World Awards

Sri Lanka’s PR Wire has earned the prestigious PR World Awards for the Single Boutique Office Category. 

Access Engineering holds annual ‘Key Staff Forum’

Access Engineering held its annual Key Staff Forum on 19th May at JAIC Hilton Colombo, with the aim to communicate the company’s strategic objectives and short-term goals for the upcoming years to its top and middle management. 

Seylan Bank honours long-serving staff

Seylan Bank honoured 92 staff members who have dedicated 25 years of service to the bank, at a recent event held at Hotel Galadari.

Union Assurance unveils first ever digital annual awards

Union Assurance has once again turned a new chapter in their history by organizing the first ever offshore Annual Awards. 

Two teams from Leo Burnett to vie at Cannes Young Lions Competition

Two teams comprising a total of four Burnetters were recently selected to represent Sri Lanka at the Young Lions competitions at the 64th Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity which will take place from 17-24 June in Cannes, France.

IPM Great HR Practices 2017: New initiative to recognize results-driven outcomes

Over the years, the Human Resource Management (HRM) discipline has played a significant role in adding value to organizations. 

Sri Lanka’s first management book to be published in UK and USA

‘Marketing & Business Strategy’ authored by Lewie Diasz will be launched on June 19 amidst a select gathering of the corporate sector at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Independence Square Colombo 7.

New-age brand agency SHIFT takes flight

Two creative stars from SHIFT, an integrated brand agency championing ‘Future Forward Brand Building’, have been selected as the winners in the Young Lions local competition in the Film category and will head to France where they will take part in the prestigious Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity from June 17 to 24, 2017. 

Nestlé wins Cannes Lions Young Marketer Sri Lanka 2017

Nestlé’s Umeshinie Kurukulasuriya and Ashani Ratnayake have won the prestigious Cannes Lions Young Marketer Sri Lanka 2017. 

Lankan brands must breakthrough into global markets, says Interbrand’s Ashish Mishra

Interbrand India Managing Director Ashish Mishra recently in Colombo for the rebranding of HNB by global giant Interbrand and Sri Lankan brand consultancy MND, emphasized the need for Sri Lankan brands to breakthrough into global markets. 

SLIM invites entries for NASCO awards from champion sales personal

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the national body for marketing, invites organisations to nominate outstanding individuals from their sales teams for the National Sales Congress (NASCO), the premier national level event dedicated to recognise and reward the efforts and performance of sales personnel.

Amal Ratnayake nominated as CIMA Global Vice President

Amal Ratnayake (FCMA CGMA) was nominated as Global Vice President of CIMA at the recent AGM held in London. 

David Stanford elected as CIMA President

David Stanford (FCMA CGMA) has been elected as 84th President of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). 

CIMA Global Council’s first Asian lady from Sri Lanka

Melanie Kanaka (FCMA, CGMA; B.Com (Hons.) and MBA (US)), Head of Finance and Administration of the World Bank for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, creates history by being the first Asian lady to be invited to serve on the CIMA Council, the global governing body of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, for a second time.    

Highfliers hailed at 12th HNB Assurance Sales Convention

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) felicitated the bright-sparks of its sales force at the 12th Sales Convention held recently at the Colombo Hilton.  

Shangri-La hotel Colombo awards scholarships to hotel schools

The Hospitality Elevating Learning Path (H.E.L.P.) from Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has endeavoured to identify and reward future leaders of the hospitality industry by providing invaluable scholarships to 50 students to leverage the hospitality careers in the destinations.

Duo from Neo@Ogilvy emerge victorious at Cannes Young Lions 2017

Once again demonstrating without a doubt that Neo@Ogilvy is home to the best digital media talent in the field, two of its members were adjudged winners of the Cannes Young Lions Competition, Cyber Category. 

Sri Lankan ad agencies get set to participate in Effie Awards

Advertising Agencies in Sri Lanka are enthusiastically gearing themselves to participate in the forthcoming Effie Awards 2016. 

Rainco hosts first ever dealer convention ‘Rainco Revolution’

Rainco (Pvt.) Ltd., leading manufacturer of umbrellas, rainwear and diverse merchandise, recently held its first ever dealer convention under the theme ‘Rainco Revolution’. 

HR needs digital support to become effective – National HR Conference Chair

An interview with the Chairman of the IPM National HR Conference 2017 Organizing Committee and Secretary IPM Sri Lanka  – Ken Vijayakumar, who shares his thoughts on the importance of South Asia’s largest HR Conference and its role as a platform to disseminate and share insights and expert views on topics which are of deep significance to managing human resources 

Allianz Lanka lauds star performers

Allianz Lanka celebrated the achievements of its team members at its annual sales convention, the Allianz Awards 2017, held at the Cinnamon Lakeside recently. 

LankaCorps Fellows explore, experience and give back to Sri Lanka

Each year, the Asia Foundation selects young leaders of Sri Lankan origin to experience, explore and enjoy the country of their heritage for a period of six months.  These millennials hailing from the USA, 

Shangri-La Hotel Colombo awards scholarships to hotel schools

The Hospitality Elevating Learning Path (H.E.L.P.) from Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has endeavoured to identify and reward future leaders of the hospitality industry by providing invaluable scholarships to 50 students to leverage the hospitality careers in the destinations.

Informatics Holdings facilitates Brand Fundamentals workshop with Nicholas Kühne

Brand Fundamentals, a workshop towards growing Sri Lankan brands, jointly organised by Informatics Holdings Ltd and the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), was held recently at Ramada, Colombo. 

Dentsu Grant duo wins Young Lions - Media 2017

Proving themselves as the best of the best in the Media category, Kumarini Rajakaruna and Achala Ramanayake walked tall as the winners of this year’s Cannes Young Lions award. 

CIM Sri Lanka Education Focus Group-PABC partner for internship programme

The Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka (CIM Sri Lanka) Education Focus Group entered into a training partnership with Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC (PABC) to fulfil the training requirements of PABC job-oriented sales internship programme.