Mental Wellness at Work | In today’s fast-paced workplace, women often face the double burden of career and caregiving. Many take on invisible labour — mentoring colleagues, managing emotional dynamics at home, or volunteering for extra tasks — all while trying to prove their worth professionally. The result is that boundaries blur, personal energy drains,…...
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 […]
Never too late to start something new: Embracing new beginnings after 50 – A few years ago, Nisha, a 62-year-old retiree decided to start a small bakery out of her kitchen. She’d spent decades as an accountant, crunching numbers, but her heart was always in baking. At an age when most people might settle into […]
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 […]
In today’s fast-paced corporate world, women often juggle work demands, personal responsibilities, family roles, and community expectations, making it a challenging yet remarkable balancing act. Recognising these dynamics, HSBC Global Service Centre (GSC), Sri Lanka has positioned itself as a leader in organisational inclusivity and employee development. They have pioneered a comprehensive suite of initiatives […]
As we celebrate the Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2025, among participants this year is HNB General Insurance (HNBGI), whose holistic approach to supporting women at work is a highly commendable initiative in Sri Lanka’s corporate world. More than a subsidiary of the HNB Group delivering insurance services islandwide, HNBGI is redefining what it means to be a women-friendly […]
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. […]
