SPRING & SUMMER
The greatest joy I derive from my work is seeing other people appreciate our creations. As a leading brand in Sri Lanka catering to a mass audience
SEYLAN BANK
Banking has always enjoyed relatively good female representation compared to other sectors. We have had prominent women such as Rohini
PR WIRE GLOBAL
The mind shifts among millennials have transformed thinking patterns about distinct fields. The current generations are exploring more
PRIME GROUP
I feel that Sri Lanka’s female workforce is still at a nascent level. Most women tend to take up conventional roles as they remain in their comfort zones
NEWS PUBLISHER
Each individual is not only responsible for embracing diversity but also has the opportunity to make a difference. Women have come a long
THE BEST GLOBAL RESPONSES TO COVID-19, ONE YEAR LATER
It’s time to look back at the initial batch of countries that we deemed as standouts in the early days of the pandemic, to learn what their
MAS HOLDINGS
In its role as the largest private sector employer of women in Sri Lanka, MAS Holdings launched Women Go Beyond in 2003 – an inclusive empowerment
MACKSONS PAINTS LANKA
There is certainly more room for women at decision-making levels in companies. This does not only begin at the workplace however; increased diversity
FROK LAUNCHES FASHION FORWARD ONLINE PLATFORM
FROK is a Contemporary Fashion Forward Online platform with a pragmatic and conscious brand
UAE TO TEST ‘CLOUD BUSTING’ DRONES TO BOOST RAIN
Drones that fly into clouds, giving them an electric shock to cajole them into producing rain, are about to be tested in the United Arab Emirates
GEN Z STAND TO MAKE DISMAL RETURNS ON THEIR INVESTMENT
The investment market seems rather dismal in comparison to that of baby boomers. To learn more on the study, click on the link below
LSEG (LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP)
Gender conversations have increased across industries in Sri Lanka and I believe a lot of work has been done to further gender equality
PARIS TO GO INTO LOCKDOWN IN FEAR OF THIRD WAVE
The French capital is set to go into a month long COVID-19 lockdown as the country fears a third wave.These measures will not be as strict as the
JOHN KEELLS HOLDINGS
It is a fact that most university graduates in Sri Lanka are women – and this is testimony to the intelligence, skill and perse-verance of our female populace.
IAS HOLDINGS
My tenure in the logistics sector spans almost 27 years and I see more women entering the field now than when I first joined. And I eventually rose
HUTCHISON TELECOMMUNICATIONS LANKA
Many boardrooms are still dominated by men – and Sri Lanka is no exception. To make a real difference, root causes need to be addressed
FONTERRA BRANDS LANKA (FBL)
Although I studied transport and logistics, Fonterra considered my passion to grow in the supply chain and provided me with the opportunity to
SPAIN BECOMES THE FIRST COUNTRY TO TRY A FOUR DAY WORK WEEK
Spain is already known for its afternoon siestas, but now the country may take a new approach to work-life balance with the introduction
DIMO
There is a growing trend for women to enter non-conventional fields such as general engineering, IT, automobile engineer-ing, medicine, plantation
DIALOG AXIATA
Recognising the important role of women in society and their immense contribution to the local economy, Dialog Axiata partnered with Women