Japanese Ambassador welcomes Sri Lankan JDS scholarship fellows 

The Japanese government has extended the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resources Development Scholarship (JDS) programme since 2010 to train and develop the skills of young executive officers in the public sector, hoping them to become future national leaders and contribute to the national development of Sri Lanka, especially in formulating and implementing the national development plans.

MBSL collective agreement to overcome challenges ahead

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) signed a collective agreement for further three years at the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon recently. 

Union Assurance launches CEO’s Club to recognize bancassurance assistants

Union Assurance (UA) launched a special programme themed CEO’s Club – ‘Welcome to the Pinnacle of Success’ recently, to recognize and appreciate the bancassurance assistants who have excelled in their performance during the year 2016. 

CIM Sri Lanka holds Talking Point Programme today

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Sri Lanka will be hosting its first CIM Talking Point Programme for this year today (31st) at the Hilton Colombo Residences from 6.00 pm onwards.  It will bring together top business leaders

Bangladesh’s top financial services provider selects IFS Applications

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announced that LankaBangla Finance Limited (LBFL) has chosen to implement IFS Applications 9 to support mission-critical processes such as financials, procurement, inventory management, HR, and document management. 

IAA presents Brand Mantra 2017

In line with its commitment to build capability and talent in Sri Lanka across marketing and advertising tale, IAA unveils the much awaited Brand Mantra 2017.

Renuka City Hotel honours and rewards long-serving employees

Renuka City Hotel recently honoured 46 of its longest serving staff members at a felicitation ceremony held at the hotel. 

Arpico honours top sales professionals in manufacturing and distribution sector

Richard Pieris & Co PLC honoured its top sales professionals and distributors in the local manufacturing and distribution sector for the year 2015/16 at a award ceremony held at the Grandeeza Hotel,

FMJ Holdings’ outward-bound training ends on high note

On December 12th, the FMJ Holdings Group facilitated their entire staff with an out-bound training programme in Kitulgala. 

Hameedia greets New Year with dynamic approach, strategic changes to leadership

On the first day of 2017, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist, Hameedia, embarked on the new year by gathering at the factory premises to focus on its personal and professional goals for the year. 

Alann Lopez takes up appointment as OMG Sri Lanka COO

Omnicom Media Group (OMG) of Sri Lanka celebrated the New Year with the appointment of a new Chief Operations Officer. Made up of 50 percent method and 50 percent madness, Alann Lopez is a welcome addition to OMG’s diverse environment. 

WiLAT empowers young women through Ignite mentoring initiative

Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) Sri Lanka celebrated their second anniversary of its flagship mentoring event recently at The Kingsbury Colombo with a panel discussion consisting of eminent speakers from an array  of industries.  

Just In Time Group holds inaugural Long Service Awards

Commencing operations with modest beginnings 20 years ago, Just In Time Group is proud of its position as a leading ICT systems and solutions provider in Sri Lanka to a niche market and  has today grown to unparalleled success cementing its position and harnessing its success and expertise towards the ICT footprint of the country.

You can turn risks and opportunities into solid results

Some businesses have grown a little exhausted and just need some sprucing up. You see this in your local restaurant that closes for remodelling during the first two weeks in August and opens thereafter with the same cuisine but with new paint, new tables and chairs, an updated menu and a warm handshake for returning customers. 

Kelani Cables holds 2016 final electrical technicians’ workshop in H’tota

Kelani Cables PLC that produces the number one secure electrical and communication cable in Sri Lanka held the final Kelani Visura electrical technicians’ workshop for 2016 at Jade Green Hotel, Hambantota recently.

Dhammika Kalapuge improves public sector delivery

Customer service expert Dhammika Kalapuge delivered a session on delivering better customer service to around 150 public service officers at the Hotel School auditorium.

IPM 3rd Certified HR Auditor Programme to commence next month

IPM Sri Lanka will be commencing the 3rd Certified HR Auditor Programme on 14th February  at its head office ‘HR House’ in Colombo 5. 

MullenLowe Sri Lanka to reinvigorate creative talent with modern office

MullenLowe Sri Lanka, the local office of the MullenLowe network - a member of the Interpublic Group (IPG), will formally unveil its modern office at  Kynsey Road, 

Tsemach introduces art of detailing with Chemical Guys

Tsemach Global Automotive, the detailing studio that revolutionized how you take care of your vehicle, recently introduced the world-renowned professional automotive detailing supplies brand Chemical Guys to Sri Lankan vehicle enthusiasts. 

Ogilvy Group announces three new CEOs

Ogilvy Group, the most diversified and largest Marketing & Communications enterprise in Sri Lanka has announced last week, the appointment of 03 new CEO’s for three of its Companies. Chairman of Ogilvy Group of Companies, Irvin Weerackody announced yesterday, the appointments of Sudesh Sundhara Moorthy as CEO of Phoenix Ogilvy, Manilka Philips as CEO of Ogilvy PR and Sancharitha Jayathilake as CEO of Geometry Global – the Activati

Marketing trends to watch out for in 2017

One reason I enjoy working in the marketing and branding field is that the work is never the same.  The way entrepreneurs market their products and reach their customers continuously changes – good for those who stay up-to-date with the latest marketing trends but bad for those who refuse to evolve. So what’s in store for 2017? Here are six marketing trends you should pay attention to:

CIM Sri Lanka hosts inaugural Principals’ Forum on new age education

Understanding the pivotal role school Principals play as decision makers in schools, the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Sri Lanka recently hosted its inaugural Principals’ Forum under the theme ‘The new age education’ in December at the Hilton Colombo Residences.

MMBL appreciates long-serving employees

MMBL Group held its long-serving employees’ appreciation as part of the New Year celebrations at its head office in Peliyagoda recently. 

Etisalat marks beginning of 2017 with staff appreciations

The first day at work for 2017 at Etisalat Lanka was observed with prayers and cultural rituals on January 2 at the Etisalat head office in Colombo. 

Headlines PR completes 21 years

Headlines PR, Sri Lanka’s leading independent public relations agency developing and executing strategic communications campaigns for businesses across a broad range of industries, completed its 21st anniversary recently. 

Sampath Bank hosts health conference for employees

Sampath Bank recently hosted a health conference in reiteration of its efforts to ensure the well-being of its employees.

HNB-NHRDC hold HR development programme

HNB HR at the request of the National Human Resources Development Council (NHRDC) conducted an HR for non-HR workshop covering some of the key areas in human resource management over a period of three months. 

Pooja Umashankar supports Habitat’s ‘BuildHerUp’ campaign

‘BuildHerUp’ is a campaign launched by Habitat Sri Lanka parallel to International Women’s Day this year, with the aim of raising funds to provide vulnerable women and girls with access to permanent shelter and adequate sanitation facilities. 

Arapaima loyalty members rewarded with whale watching tour

Fashion chain Nolimit concluded its annual grand promotion for the year 2016, with 100 lucky Arapaima loyalty members and their companions being rewarded with a whale watching tour. 

Commercial Bank honours 73 staff for 25 years of service

Seventy three employees who have completed 25 years of service with the Commercial Bank of Ceylon were honoured recently at the 2016 edition of the Long Service Awards of Sri Lanka’s benchmark private sector bank.