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Originally established in the 1930s as Glaxo in partnership with Cargills, Haleon (formerly GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare) has transformed over the decades while keeping its commitment to health and humanity intact. With market-leading products like Panadol and Iodex, Haleon’s household presence is profound—especially among women, who are often the primary health decision-makers in families.
Haleon’s purpose, “To deliver better everyday health with humanity,” aligns seamlessly with its inclusive workforce policies. For Haleon, women are not just employees or consumers—they are collaborators in delivering better health outcomes.
At Haleon Sri Lanka, women represent 52% of the total workforce. This isn’t by chance—it’s the result of carefully structured, inclusive workplace policies designed to support women at every level, from junior roles to senior leadership.
Key policies include:
These benefits reflect Haleon’s commitment to creating a safe, accessible, and supportive work environment—where women can thrive professionally and personally.
It’s one thing to recruit women. It’s another to nurture them into leaders. Where it excels in both.
By prioritizing internal job mobility, mentorship, and succession planning, Haleon has ensured that women are not only part of the workforce but are also present in strategic and technical leadership roles. At Haleon Sri Lanka, many departments such as Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Technical Services are led by women.
What’s more, 50% of all accelerated development roles at Haleon are intentionally filled by women—reflecting the company’s focus on real, measurable leadership growth.
Company’s commitment to women’s leadership development extends far beyond borders. The IGNITE HER program, a regional leadership initiative, offers Sri Lankan women access to international training, mentorship, and career acceleration.
Through site visits abroad, high-level coaching, and cross-country exposure, IGNITE HER equips women to become not only national leaders but also regional changemakers in healthcare and beyond.
Haleon believes in continuous recognition and engagement. Every woman at Haleon—from executives to janitorial staff—is acknowledged and appreciated.
Signature events and initiatives include:
These activities create a culture where every woman feels seen, supported, and celebrated.
Health is at the core of this brand—and this extends to how it treats its people. The company’s Partnership for Prevention program delivers preventive health services for employees and their families, helping reduce medical costs while promoting overall wellbeing.
For women, these services are particularly impactful, including:
By integrating health, equity, and care, Haleon ensures women are supported throughout every phase of their lives and careers.
Haleon’s women-led initiatives have contributed to major wins across the board. In 2025 alone, the company earned:
These achievements not only showcase business success—they reflect inclusive leadership and collective growth, driven in large part by Haleon’s empowered female workforce.
Haleon’s story is a timely reminder that gender inclusivity and business success go hand-in-hand. It offers a model for companies to move from intent to real, visible impact.
Whether it’s through policy innovation, career development, or wellness support, Haleon’s practices are scalable, actionable, and deeply human-centered. The takeaway is simple: when women succeed, organizations flourish.
At Satynmag, we’re proud to recognize organizations that are building a more equitable future. Haleon’s participation in the Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2025 is not just a celebration—it’s a benchmark for others to follow.
By proving that diversity, care, and opportunity can exist in perfect harmony, Haleon Sri Lanka stands as a beacon of what’s possible when you put women at the center of workplace transformation.
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