The Invisible Workload: Turning Office Housework into Career Capital

Introduction The Invisible Workload: Turning Office Housework into Career CapitalIn every workplace, there are two categories of work. The visible tasks—presenting to clients, pitching ideas, leading projects—are linked directly to recognition, promotions, and pay rises. Then there are the invisible ones—taking notes at meetings, organising events, mentoring juniors, smoothing conflicts, and making sure that deadlines…...
Mental Wellness at Work: Setting Boundaries Without Guilt

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,…...
Ageing Positively: Redefining Wellness, Purpose & Beauty at Every Stage

Ageing positively is a concept we can embrace as we get older. It is not about fearing the process of ageing but learn to age gracefully while being physically, mentally and spiritually more in sync with who we are on the inside. Health is wealth – staying conscious of movement A key part of ageing […]
Screen time vs face time – What’s Best for Baby’s Brain?

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 […]
Championing empowering women – Suwanda Industries

Championing empowering women is a priority for Suwanda Industries, as a proud participant in the Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2025. A cycle is more than just a symbol — it is a quiet promise of movement, resilience, and infinite possibility. While many incredible women contribute to the success of our company, today we choose […]
The real challenges women entrepreneurs face

The real challenges women entrepreneurs face – whether they are in Silicon Valley or somewhere in Asia, are well, real. While rewriting the rules of business, women are still struggling to launch a business, create value and manage it all while taking care of a family. The reality is that the real challenges women entrepreneurs […]
Why it is never too late to start something new

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 […]
Haleon Sri Lanka Championing Women-Friendly Workplaces with Purpose and Impact

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 […]
Brandix: Cultivating a Future Where Women Lead and Thrive

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 […]
Empowering women for Growth at HSBC Global Service Centre, Sri Lanka – Balancing Acts and Big Ambitions

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 […]