Work Husbands & Work Wives – what’s the deal? In offices across the world, you might hear someone jokingly refer to a colleague as their “work husband” or “work wife.” It’s not a legal or romantic title — but rather a playful way of describing a close, platonic bond between two co-workers. These are the […]
Ansell Textiles Lanka continues to raise the bar in empowering women at work, as a participant in the Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2025. Having being recognized as one of the Top Ten at the Awards last year, the recognition is not just a badge of honour—it’s a reflection of the company’s long-standing, deeply rooted […]
Screen time vs face time – what’s best for baby? In today’s fast-moving, tech-driven world, screens are everywhere — and for many parents, they feel like both a lifeline and a potential threat. When babies cry, need calming, or simply need a distraction while we’re busy, the glow of a screen can seem like a […]
From its origins in the 1930s as Glaxo Laboratories (Cey) Ltd to its evolution into Haleon (formerly GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare), the company has undergone a remarkable transformation anchored by a deep commitment to health and humanity. With trusted household names like Panadol tablets, Panadol for Children syrup, Panadeine, Iodex, ENO, Piriton syrup, Sensodyne, and Corsodyl […]
At Brandix, the vision of a truly inclusive workplace is not merely aspirational, it is a dynamic, evolving reality. The organisation is steadfast in its commitment to creating an environment where women are empowered, nurtured, and given every opportunity to lead, innovate, and thrive holistically. Guided by its Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Accelerator (IDEA) Council, Brandix […]
Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC), being a renowned corporate pillar in the Sri Lankan economy, continues to uphold its reputation as a women-friendly organization deeply committed to gender empowerment and workplace inclusion. As one of the country’s most valuable companies and the single largest contributor to government tax revenue, CTC leverages its influential position to […]
As a teacher involved in several initiatives to overcome period poverty undertaken in schools, Mrs Buddhimathi Hettiarachchi a Teacher with Sir John Kotelawala Maha Vidyalaya in Piliyandala says that awareness and education is key to overcoming period poverty in Sri Lanka. Period poverty is still a big problem in Sri Lanka. Many girls do not […]
Good posture is a key area of our well- being – especially in today’s context when many of us spend time slouched over our digital screens. Poor posture can cause several physical issues such as chronic pain and reduced mobility. In contrast, proper posture will promote quality of life, boost confidence and enhance over-all wellbeing. […]
In today’s fast-evolving corporate landscape, the most successful organizations are those that recognize and embrace diversity—not just as a value, but as a strategic imperative. Union Bank has consistently demonstrated that empowering women is not only a matter of ethics or equity but a catalyst for innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth. As a women-friendly workplace, […]
Menstruation is the monthly occurrence of the body shedding the linings of the uterus ; for every woman, this takes place every month. It occurs between 35 days for most women. The cycle, divided into 04 phases as the menstrual phase, the follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal phase, is seen as one that combines […]
