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 – 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Mastering the art of soft skills is a vital gamechanger for every aspiring careerwoman. The power of soft skills must never be under-estimated. Whether you are looking for a promotion, manage a career shift or simply looking to get ahead in your career, mastering soft skills will enable you to get a firm foothold on…...
