Tag: women at work
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Introduction: Why Conflict Isn’t the Enemy Conflict often gets a bad reputation. Many women grow up believing that maintaining peace means avoiding confrontation. Yet, in real life—whether at work, at home, or in friendships—conflict is unavoidable. It surfaces when expectations clash, emotions run high, or boundaries are crossed. The problem isn’t conflict itself. It’s how…
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Huggers Beware: Why Your Warm Embrace Might Need a Permission Slip—A Woman’s Guide to Mindful Touch in a Modern World | In today’s interconnected world, women move through multiple identities—entrepreneur, professional, caregiver, and dreamer. Amid busy routines and emotional demands, physical gestures like hugs often feel like grounding acts of affection. A hug after a…
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Lessons from 2025: What You Didn’t Do—But Can Do Next Year | Every December, we look back and realize that time moved faster than we did. The goals we set in January somehow blurred into the rush of daily life—some achieved, some forgotten, and some quietly waiting for another chance. But reflection isn’t failure. It’s…
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The Power Shift in Women’s Fitness Women’s fitness today is about strength, alignment, and long-term health—not calorie counting or crash diets. Two approaches—Pilates and strength training—stand out for their ability to transform both body and mind. While both promise better posture, toned muscles, and confidence, they work in different ways. Understanding how they differ helps…
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Sri Lanka on the Plate: Why Sri Lankan Food Deserves a Global Stage | When you ask, “What’s world-class cuisine?” you’re looking for flavor, culture, uniqueness, and the ability to surprise and satisfy. The culinary identity of Sri Lanka ticks all of these boxes. Far from being a derivative of neighboring systems, Sri Lankan food…
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Introduction: Why LinkedIn Matters for Women LinkedIn for Women | LinkedIn has become more than a platform to store CVs. It is now a global hub for ideas, opportunities, and professional connections. For women, it functions as an equaliser—helping you showcase skills, build networks, and establish credibility without waiting for permission or recognition from traditional…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…