How to Successfully Transition Careers? Transitioning careers can be both exhilarating and challenging. Whether you’re looking for a new direction, seeking greater fulfillment, or aiming to align your work with your passions, making a successful career switch is achievable with the right approach. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate this journey and embrace […]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with key Government partners, with funding support from the Government of Norway and the Government of Canada, launched an innovative mobile interactive exhibition in November 2023 that traveled across Sri Lanka(Gender Exhibition), celebrating women’s empowerment and transformation. Starting from Kandy, the exhibition travelled to […]
In Sri Lanka, females make up 51% of the population yet period poverty remains a challenging issue for the majority of women. Data shows that Sri Lanka’s period poverty level is high ; unhealthy habits passed down from each generation, coupled with a lack of awareness about sanitary napkins and how to use them are […]
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 […]
Women’s health is a subject that has been widely discussed in recent times but it tends to cover the role of hormonal health in general. Hormones, those little chemicals which pass on messages play a very vital role in regulating everything from our metabolisms and moods. For most of us, hormone imbalances may lead to […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trapped in a toxic work environment? Happens to many without realizing it. A toxic workplace can be a journey of stress and mental disturbance and can impact your life negatively. What is a toxic work environment? A toxic work environment is where a great deal of manipulation, bullying directly or indirectly, high stress levels, infighting […]
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 […]
