Beyond Numbers: Empowering Women in the Workplace Through Skills-First Hiring and Beyond DEI Initiatives

Women in the Workplace

In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have gained momentum across industries, aiming to create fairer, more representative workplaces. While these efforts are crucial steps forward, they often focus on metrics—numbers that quantify diversity but sometimes miss the deeper transformations needed for true workplace equity. One area where this gap is particularly evident […]

Empowering Women at Brandix: Comprehensive Initiatives and Policies for an Inclusive Workplace

At Brandix: Comprehensive Initiatives and Policiesdevelopment programs, comprehensive maternity and paternity leave, wellness programs, daycare, and counselling services. At Brandix, we are providing a culture where women can thrive both in their careers and personal lives. Our commitment to creating an inclusive environment is reflected in our policies and initiatives that support women’s success. With […]

A Guide to Mastering Time Management Strategies for Office and Home Life

Achieving a harmonious work-life balance is a challenge many career women face. With the demands of the workplace and home responsibilities, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed(Guide to Mastering Time). However, mastering time management can make a significant difference. Here are some practical strategies to help you balance your professional and personal life more effectively. 1. […]

Overcoming Social Pressure to Be Perfect

In today’s world, women often find themselves navigating a complex landscape of expectations and pressures, all urging them to strive for an elusive perfection. Whether it’s conforming to cultural norms, comparing oneself to media portrayals, or feeling the weight of peer influence, the quest for perfection can take a toll on mental health and well-being. […]

Empowering Women at Hambantota International Port

Hambantota International Port Group is a Public Private Partnership and a Strategic Development Project between the Government of Sri Lanka and China Merchants Port Holdings (CMPort). It is incorporated as a private limited liability company under the laws of Sri Lanka. HIPG’s parent company CMPort is the largest and globally competitive public port developer, investor, […]

Mrs. Thushari Hewawasam – Deputy General Manager – International Banking at People’s Bank

A Distinguished Career Journey Mrs. Thushari Hewawasam’s professional trajectory is a testament to her dedication, resilience, and exemplary leadership. Her primary education at Pushpadhana Girls College in Kandy ingrained in her the values of discipline and empathy. She pursued higher education at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, where she laid the foundation for […]

How can women entrepreneurs benefit from going digital?

Going digital is vital for any business today. For women entrepreneurs, going online not only adds a new dimension for their businesses but also enhances the potential they have as a growing business(entrepreneurs benefit). But for many women entrepreneurs, building a digital business seems challenging yet what they don’t understand is that it can be […]

How can I develop leadership skills?

Every careerwoman understands the need to fine tune and develop leadership skills. Without developing leadership skills, progression on the career ladder becomes a difficult drive. But the question is developing rock solid leadership skills call for something more than merely appearing to be in possession of such skills. You have to dig deeper and come […]

How women can enter a successful career in STEM – key points to consider

The news of Sri Lankan born NASA scientist Piyumi Wijesekera being chosen for NASA’s simulated Mars journey has brought to the forefront the opportunities for women to enter STEM careers(Women in STEM). You can excel in a STEM field and build the future too! In STEM, women have fantastic opportunities to explore, learn, and solve […]

Satynmag AICPA&CIMA Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2024

Recognizing gender empowerment in the corporate world Satynmag AICPA&CIMA Women Friendly Workplace Awards represent a reminder to every organisation that a committment to the wellbeing of women on the workforce not only matters but makes a significant contribution to the organisational success. Since inception in 2021, the prestigious awards have shed light on crucial trends […]