Business
K9 Outsourcing unleashes potential of the Sri Lankan work force
On a mission to empower the Sri Lankan workforce, K9 Outsourcing, a member of the Ceilao Logistics Group Pvt Ltd and based in Australia, transcends geographical boundaries with innovation and technological supremacy at its forefront.
“We are a talent acquiring partner, offering talented, dedicated staff from Sri Lanka to ensure maximum efficiency with minimum cost, no matter where the location is,” states its broad vision in an era when the world is on a growth trajectory in the sphere of digitalisation.
Managing Director, K9 Outsourcing, Anuja Fernando, who recently migrated to Australia, said “I’m extremely proud to build bridges, strengthen bilateral agreements, and create opportunities for the Australian diaspora to support their fellow Sri Lankans”.
The Covid-19 pandemic has created opportunities in the Sri Lankan marketplace. Given the current scenario, all businesses across the globe are on the quest to remain financially viable and operationally sustainable. Managing costs during this global crisis is critical. While many businesses were forced to reduce employment, K9 Outsourcing has been established to provide cost effective, dedicated Sri Lankan talent to the Australian market while supporting sustainable employment opportunities to Sri Lankans. With a highly skilled workforce and a cost-competitive business environment, Sri Lanka is emerging as a hidden gem for outsourcing.
“K9 outsourcing is a network built, with carefully chosen individuals who are motivated by goals and driven by results. Whether you are on a hunt for outgoing and qualified sales staff to engage in your workforce or searching for a network of professionals for your team, we have them all”, Fernando added.
K9 Outsourcing makes working from home viable with facilities ranging from dedicated workspaces, best ergonomic chairs, laptops, 24/7 WIFI with dedicated phone lines, ambient lighting, 8hrs UPS, and headsets provided in addition to attractive remuneration.
Ensuring professionalism in all areas, the K9 team is knit together with a force of individuals who have over 30+ years of experience individually in the corporate business environment engaging in diversified trades. The powerful collaboration provides a multi-faceted range of business strategies in areas of leadership, marketing, communications, customer sales and services, talent management, human resources and management.
Sri Lanka offers a unique mix of extremely low costs, in fact among the lowest anywhere, combined with a highly educated, English-speaking population with sophisticated technical skills, and a business environment and infrastructure that are superior to most low-cost countries.
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, working from home for many, seemed like a perk limited to freelancers and not a privilege accessible to others. Yet, K9 has optimised on the current trend with almost all services being forced to digitise, making it the go-to platform for broader prospective career pathways in the progressive future.
The first IT and BPO companies established operations in Sri Lanka as far back as the 1980s. Today, more than 300 IT and BPO companies have operations in Sri Lanka, more than 60,000 people hold IT or BPO jobs, and the sector generates more than $400 million in exports. Several well-known international firms such as HSBC, IFS, Motorola, HP subsidiary MphasiS, RR Donnelley, and WNS have established R&D, IT, and BPO centres in Sri Lanka.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
Business
Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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