Institute of Hospitality Lanka holds first middle-managers programme in Kandy

The Institute of Hospitality (IOH), Lanka International Branch recently concluded its first middle-managers programme to develop professionalism among hotel managers in Sri Lanka. The one-day training programme saw more than 40 participants representing hotels in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Dambulla. 

Holcim Lanka celebrates islandwide distributors at Holcim Distributor Awards 2016

Holcim Lanka, a member of the LafargeHolcim group, a global leader in the construction material industry, recently held its annual Distributor Awards for 2016, recognizing its top channel partners for their commitment and performance.

Browns Hospital Ragama celebrates Nurses’ Day

Browns Hospital Ragama celebrated the ‘International Nurses Day’ recently, under the theme ‘A force for change: Improving health systems resilience’ in appreciation of its nursing staff for their invaluable services rendered to the hospital, its patients and to society. The nurses were treated to a day with special programmes and activities organised especially for them.

Businesses consider co-working a long-term growth solution: Regus research

Latest research by flexible workspace provider Regus reveals that co-working is now considered a long-term

Brandix honours Supply Chain partners at Vendor Summit

Inspired performances by supply chain partners in FY 2015-16 contributed to the best year to-date for apparel

Dr. Bratasanu to address SLITAD National Conference CXO Forum at Galle Face Hotel

The Galle Face Hotel announced that The SLITAD National Conference 2016, themed ‘Building World Class 

Smiles Global to conduct full-day workshop on ‘Modern Marketer’

In an increasingly competitive business environment, modern marketer has to play a key role in creating new business opportunities and boundless ways to innovate and connect with the new markets.

FAO and EU build capacity in Lankan fisheries sector

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has organised a series of trainings at district level for Fisheries Inspectors of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development (DFAR). 

Scan Products recognizes achievers of the year

The FMCG arm of C.W. Mackie PLC, Scan Products Division successfully completed their Annual Sales Conference 2016,which took place on 6th and 7th May at Club Palm Bay Hotel, Marawila.  According to the Company spokesperson, this was a residential sales conference, which was organized to achieve three main strategic objectives: to provide a training opportunity, award and recognizethe achievers and preview the objectives of the next financial

Second round winners move to semi finals

The 2nd round of the Great HR Debate 2016 organized by IPM Sri Lanka – the Nation’s leader in human resources management – was held on 26th and 27th May at the Members’ Lounge of IPM Sri Lanka head office in Colombo 5. 

J’apura marketers celebrate 20 years of ultimate supremacy

The Department of Marketing Management (DMM) of University of Sri Jayewardenepura steps in to its 20th anniversary of supremacy marking another remarkable milestone in its unstoppable journey of excellence in May2016. 

Stock-picking strategies

When it comes to personal finance and the accumulation of wealth, few subjects are more talked about

DSI holds dealer convention in Puttalam

D. Samson & Sons (Pvt) Ltd held its first dealer convention for the year in Puttalam.  Titled ‘Race to Success’, the convention was held on the 26th of May 2016 at the Carolina Beach Hotel, Chilaw with 102 dealers been chosen and esteemed for their services. This dealer convention is but one of a series of conventions being organized all around the country. 

Quantum Leap presents ‘Practical Strategic Planning’ workshop

Quantum Leap Training which is focused on crafting human solutions for organisations and professionals in different spheres in Sri Lanka presents its much looked forward to workshop, “Practical Strategic Planning” focused on taking organizations to the next level of performance through effective strategizing techniques today (June 3rd) at the Galadari Hotel. 

SLIM reveals secrets of sales success at open day

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently conducted an open day for thenational diploma in sales management (NDSM) for prospective students and sales personnel with the aim of educating them about the NDSM programme and the secrets of success in sales.

UAG leads with unique approach to leadership

Union Assurance General Limited (UAG) has identified the Bandarawela and Nuwara Eliya branches as the best performing branches as at March and April of 2016 respectively. 

The stock market and pension funds

Pension funds may be defined as institutional investors, which collect, pool and invest funds contributed

Vista Advertising makes waves at 25

“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” - Michael Jordan 

Commercial Credit shines at Effies with Creative Partner JWT

Commercial Credit and Finance PLC along with its creative partner J Walter Thompson clinched several prestigious awards at the acclaimed Effies awards ceremony held at the Water’s Edge recently. 

Trading halts and suspensions: What is your outlook?

An efficient and proactive stock market requires a fine blend of regulation and enforcement. The entire

Brandix graduates 2nd batch of P.A.C.E. programme associates

A second batch of Brandix associates that completed the Personal Advancement & Career Enhancement (P.A.C.E.) programme for female workers in the apparel industry graduated recently at Brandix Apparel Solutions Limited (BASL) – Casualwear, Ratmalana.

NHRDC promotes CPD in public sector

National Human Resources Development Council of Sri Lanka (NHRDC) under the purview Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affairs has launched a continuous professional development (CPD) program for the public sector to maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills of public sector

CIM Sri Lanka 16th Annual Conference on June 28, 29

The 16th Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka is scheduled to be held on the 28th and 29th June 2016 under the theme ‘Disruptive Innovation”. The conference will be inaugurated on Tuesday, 28th June at 6.30 pm and the technical sessions will be held on Wednesday, 29th June 2016 from 9 am -5pm at Waters Edge Battaramulla. 

Advantis Projects & Engineering receive OHSAS Certification

Advantis Projects and Advantis Engineering were awarded the International Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series certification or OHSAS 18001:2007, reinforcing its commitment to the highest standards of safety in its operations. 

Atlas blazes ahead to No 4 among unlisted brands in Sri Lanka

In a gesture that highlights its meteoric rise to the top, Atlas was recently ranked at No 04 in Sri Lanka’s most valuable brands ,under the unlisted category,  just three slots behind three global brands, in Brand Finance’s 2016 ranking of the country’s leading brands - a special edition of the LMD magazine.

Coca-Cola’s Biyagama plant conferred ‘TPM Excellence Award’

Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd. (CCBSL) announced that its Biyagama plant has been bestowed with an Award for ‘TPM Excellence by the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM). 

The value investor’s handbook

Value investing and any type of investing for that matter, varies in execution with each person. There are, however, 

Fusion Marketing Guru Lon Safko to hold workshop in Colombo

Sri Lankans will have the rare opportunity of witnessing one of the world’s foremost multi-faceted personalities live in Colombo, when Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) hosts leading business author, inventor, strategist and futurist, Lon Safko for a workshop on the 27thMay.

Sarva Integrated celebrates 11 years of explosive growth

Sarva Integrated, which recently won two Gold Abbys and a Best of South Asia Award at Goafest - India, celebrated its 11th anniversary by treating the Sarva crew to tea at Kingsbury Colombo.  Started as a small, five man operation with three clients in 2005, Sarva today has over 60 employees, a portfolio of prestigious brands and a reputation for developing insight based ad campaigns that capture the market and increase client sales. Combini

Triad among world’s leading independent agencies for 2016

Triad, Sri Lanka’s path-breaking indigenous communications company, was featured among 14 other independent agencies from around the world in the 2016 edition of ‘The World’s Leading Independent Agencies,’ a magazine published by Campaign from the Haymarket Media Group, UK, on behalf of ‘the network one,’ the world’s leading network of independent advertising agencies.