CIM Sri Lanka partners with Global Tutor

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Sri Lanka entered into an Association Partnership with Global Tutor (Pvt.) Ltd to further strengthen the knowledge and expertise in the  education field. 

Stand-alone CIMA Cert BA programme launched in Sri Lanka

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants Management Accounting Chief Executive Andrew Harding was in Sri Lanka recently to sign a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with CIMA’s learning partners in the country.

VirtusaPolaris empowers career women in tech

VirtusaPolaris organized a panel discussion on ‘leadership & gender - breaking the norm’ in commemoration of Women’s day to empower women to take charge and achieve their career goals.  The moderated discussion, which took place at the VirtusaPolaris auditorium in front of a packed crowd of eager young minds from university and industry, touched upon several challenges faced by women in the workplace. 

Top performing HP partners explore Japan

HP Inc. rewarded 16 top performing HP partners with an amazing tour of Tokyo, Japan in January this year. 

EFC-Unilever HR/IR Forum deliberates on workplace productivity

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) re-launched its HR/IR Forum recently with a new perspective for the year 2017. 

Hayleys Kelani Valley official among ‘100 Most Influential Global HR Professionals’

Hayleys Kelani Valley Plantations’ Senior Manager- HR & Corporate Sustainability, Anuruddha Thiththagalla Gamage was ranked among the ‘100 Most Influential Global HR Professionals’ at the Global HR Excellence Awards 2017, in recognition of his contributions in spearheading the company’s pioneering HRM strategy and uplifting the company recognition at national and global  level competitions. 

Airtel launches many events to mark International Women’s Day

Bharti Airtel recently implemented several initiatives in line with International Women’s Day,  in order to honour the lives, grit and determination of women who work tirelessly towards the success of the organization.

NDB holds Retail Banking Awards 2016

NDB recently held its Annual Retail Banking Awards to encourage and motivate the achievers of the bank. The event was held at Stein Studios under the theme ‘Committed towards Success’.

Confifi Group Hotels ex-employees form Diamond Club

The ex-employees of Confifi Group Hotels, namely Eden Resort and Spa, Riverina Hotel, Club Palm Garden, Confifi Beach Hotel and Club Horizon, have formed Confifi Diamond Club with the objective of gathering all past employees under one umbrella.  

DHL recognized again as a Global Top Employer

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has been certified as one of the best places to work worldwide for the third consecutive year. DHL Express has been reviewed in 59 individual countries, covering all continents, and is one of just 10 companies to receive the prestigious Top Employer Global certification. 

CIMA unveils corporate partners for 2017

Celebrating its 10th year, the CIMA Corporate Partners Summit gave away mementoes to 22 corporate partners for the year 2017 at an event held in Colombo.

SLIM - Nielsen People’s Awards 2017 on March 10

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the national body for marketing, and Nielsen Sri Lanka, the local arm of the largest information and research company in the world, have joined hands yet again to conduct SLIM - Nielsen People’s  Awards 2017.

PLC’s Uresh Jayasekera amongst ‘100 most influential global HR professionals’

Uresh Jayasekera, who works as People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) Group Head of Human Resources, was recognized amongst ‘100 most influential global HR professionals’ at the World HRD Congress – Silver Jubilee celebration held at Taj Lands’ End Hotel, Mumbai, India recently.

Engaging employees to deliver a branded customer experience

When we think about what makes a brand great, we often define it through our own experiences. And while we may experience brands through a logo, advertising or websites, the most critical touchpoints  are people.

AIA insurance Lankan unit doubles December profit

AIA Insurance Lanka PLC virtually doubled its net profits for its October-December quarter to Rs.312 million from a year ago as the gross written premiums (GWPs) and the investment income rose while the benefits and claims paid slightly eased, the interim results showed. 

SLIM inaugurates Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing for 2017

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) inaugurated its Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing (PGDIP) program for 2017 on the 29th of January at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management. 

CIM Student Committee ends on high note

A fruitful journey of success by the student committee of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Sri Lanka 2016, brought down the curtain winding up the year on a high note. 

IPM President to deliver keynote address at Dhaka BSHRM Conference

IPM Sri Lanka President Professor Ajantha Dharmasiri has been invited to address the sixth MetLife International Human Resource Conference 2017 organised by the Bangladesh Society for Human Resource Management (BSHRM) as a keynote speaker.

Colombo Leadership Academy to develop top corporates’ EVP programme

In an intensely competitive business landscape talent acquisition and management is paramount to an organisation’s success. As the saying goes, you’re only as good as the people you employ, Colombo Leadership Academy (CLA) together with People Business is here to share exactly how employers can use a clearly distinguished and positioned employer brand to retain talent and attract the best into an organisation.

EFC Solutions Unit expands as one-stop shop for HR needs

The Solutions Unit of the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), which has been providing both its member corporates and non-members with a broad spectrum of legal and human resources (HR) consultancy services since its launch in 2012, has expanded its HR arm, emerging as a one-stop shop for all HR-specific services. 

Hayleys Plantations HRM strategy wins Global HR Excellence Awards 2017

Setting new international benchmarks in sustainable human resource management (HRM), Hayleys Plantations emerged as winners in two categories – at both the individual and organisational level – ahead of over 700 leading corporates from 133 countries at the recently concluded Global HR Excellence Awards 2017.

4As rewards most creative youth at Young Lotus 2017

Young Lotus 2017 was held recently at The Excellency in Colombo. Organised by the Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies (4As), one of Sri Lanka’s governing bodies for marketing 

Epitom wins top World HRD Congress leadership award

Premier training and marketing consultancy company Epitom Consulting won the ‘Best Global Training and Development Leadership’ Award at the World HRD Congress held in Mumbai, India recently. 

Sanjeev and Kumar join hands to empower ‘Hands-On Corporate’ programme

Veteran corporate trainers Sanjeev Jayaratnam and Kumar de Silva join strengths once again to present their new product offering ‘The Hands On Corporate’, a sequel to their last year’s sell-out programme ‘The Smart Professional’. 

Maps International hosts first dealer convention

Maps International (Pvt.) Ltd that deals in vehicle tyre rebuilding, tyre inner-flaps, building materials and home electrical appliances, held its first dealer convention that coincided with the unveiling of the company’s newest products.  

Seylan Bank showcases staff talents at ‘Seylan’s Got Talent’

A highly successful ‘Seylan’s Got Talent’ reverberated in the rafters of Nelum Pokuna recently, showcasing the talented staff of Seylan Bank, as they demonstrated their singing, drama, dance, martial arts and magic acts. Organised by Seylan Bank’s Welfare Association, Seylan’s Got Talent was a sold-out event and an outright success.  

Nestlé Milo becomes ‘Student Beverage Brand of the Year’ again

Popular beverage brand Milo, endorsed by Sri Lankan Cricket Captain Angelo Mathews, was voted once again by Sri Lankan students as the ‘Student Beverage Brand of the Year’ for 2016. This is the third consecutive year Milo has won the award, signifying the strong trust Sri Lankan consumers have in the quality of the product.

Coca-Cola’s top achievers shine at National Sales Conference

Under the theme ‘Be the Best’, Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd recently hosted its annual National Sales Conference for 2017.

TBWA\Sri Lanka hosts Regional CEO, Executive Creative Directors’ meetings

TBWA\Asia’s recently concluded first quarter management meeting kicked off in Sri Lanka, hosted by TBWA\Sri Lanka Managing Director Renuka Marshall and TBWA\Sri Lanka Chief Creative Officer Subhash Pinnapola in the beautiful coastal town of Negombo. 

Roshanga Wickremesinghe launches book on growth and competitiveness

Roshanga Wickremesinghe, an international Management Consultant with a track record of 14 years in delivering high-impact consulting, training, facilitation and coaching solutions in 17 countries, launched his book on ‘How Small Countries Can Compete and Grow – A Case for Sri Lanka’ recently amidst a distinguished gathering.