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Ogilvy Redworks, stepping into a decade of excellence
Redworks, the specialized corporate communications arm of Phoenix Ogilvy Group completed a successful year in 2021 by gaining momentum in performance despite the challenging business environment.
Redworks is backed by one of the most diversified communications agencies in Sri Lanka, the Phoenix Ogilvy Group. Thereby, the company has gained the competitive advantage to leverage on the unique strengths and competencies of the creative and digital expertise of the Ogilvy Group.
Redworks moves into its 10th year of operations in 2022 and has positioned itself as a formidable player in the corporate communications arena by partnering with many leading corporate entities to shape the strategy, content, and visual expression of their Annual Reports to shareholders, investors, and other stakeholders.
Reflecting on this milestone Irvin Weerackody, Chairman of Phoenix Ogilvy Group highlighted, “Redworks has over the years demonstrated a steady growth trajectory. I am happy to witness the progressive strides made and the success achieved thus far in elevating the standards of corporate reporting in Sri Lanka.”
Partnering with leading listed corporate entities to produce epic Annual Reports, Redworks was recognized at the recently concluded 56th Annual Report Awards organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Sri Lanka.
The award-winning reports that won Gold were Bank of Ceylon and Lanka IOC PLC. Meanwhile, Ceylinco Life Insurance, Abans PLC, E Channeling PLC and Hayleys Fentons, were recognized with Silver awards. The Bronze award winners were JAT Holdings PLC, Regnis Ceylon Lanka PLC, Lanka Industrial Estates Ltd and Resus Energy PLC.
Commenting further, Director – Business Development, Redworks, Ishani Jayasinghe stated: “We are delighted to partner with our clients who have been consistently recognised at the CA Annual Report Awards. Despite the challenging business externalities, it was encouraging to witness the commitment and dedication of our clients to raise the bar and enrich the standards of the Annual Reports.”
The pandemic forced many organisations to rethink the conventional paradigms of work and Redworks responded with agility by transitioning towards a virtual working environment. This proved to be a win-win arrangement for the clients and the agency. The Company conducted its business virtually over the last two years creating a positive and collaborative experience for clients whilst maintaining its unique and exemplary service standards. Moving forward a hybrid working model is envisaged in 2022, which will derive greater levels of flexibility and productivity.
Offering a wide spectrum of services in the sphere of corporate communications comprising of company profiles, coffee table books and investor presentations, Redworks offers consultancy and advisory services for companies who envisage to move towards the path of sustainability reporting, covering Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Sustainability.
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo welcomed the U.S. Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Stephen Howard and Astou Ndiaye, from June 8 through 14.
The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy said that it would launch a weeklong basketball program intended to harness the unifying power of sports, made possible through collaboration with Foundation of Goodness and IImpact Hoop Lab.
While in Sri Lanka, Howard and Ndiaye, both retired professional basketball players, will conduct a weeklong program, Hoops for Hope: Bridging Borders through Basketball. The Sports Envoys will lead basketball clinics and exhibition matches and engage in leadership sessions in Colombo and Southern Province for youth aged 14-18 from Northern, Uva, Eastern and Western Provinces, offering skills and leadership training both on and off the court. The U.S. Envoys will also share their expertise with the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation, national coaches, and players, furthering the development of basketball in the country. Beyond the clinics, they will collaborate with Sri Lankan schoolchildren to take part in a community service project in the Colombo area.
“We are so proud to welcome Stephen and Astou as our Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, to build on the strong people-to-people connections between the United States and Sri Lanka,” said U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung. “The lessons that will be shared by our Sports Envoys – communication, teamwork, resilience, inclusion, and conflict resolution – are essential for leadership development, community building, equality, and peace. The U.S. Sports Envoy program is a testament to our belief that sports can be a powerful tool in promoting peace and unity.”
SJB Colombo District MP Mujibur Rahuman in parliament demanded to know from the government the reasons for CEB suspending the leave of all its employees until further notice from Thursday.
MP Rahuman said that the CEB has got an acting General Manager anew and the latter yesterday morning issued a circular suspending leave of all CEB employees with immediate effect until further notice.
“We demand that Minister Kanchana Wijesekera should explain this to the House. This circular was issued while this debate on the new Electricity Amendment Bill was pending. There are many who oppose this Bill. The Minister must tell parliament the reason for the urge to cancel the leave of CEB employees,” the MP said.However, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena prevented Minister Wijesekera responding to the query and said that the matter raised by MP Rahuman was not relevant.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) successfully concluded the 8th Annual CIPM Symposium, which took place on 31st May 2024. Themed “Nurturing the Human Element—Redefining HRM in a Rapidly Changing World,” the symposium underscored the pivotal role of human resource management (HRM) in today’s dynamic global landscape. Since its inception in 1959, CIPM has been dedicated to advancing the HR profession through education, professional development, and advocacy, solidifying its position as Sri Lanka’s leading professional body for HRM.
Ken Vijayakumar, the President of the CIPM, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The symposium commenced with the welcome address by the Chairperson, Prof. Arosha Adikaram, followed by the Web Launch of the Symposium Proceedings and Abstract Book by the CIPM President. The event featured distinguished addresses, including a speech by Chief Guest Ken Vijayakumar, President of CIPM, and an address by Guest of Honor Shakthi Ranatunga, Chief Operating Officer of MAS Holdings Pvt. Ltd., Sri Lanka.
The symposium also featured an inspiring keynote address by Prof. Mario Fernando, Professor of Management and Director of the Centre for Cross Cultural Management (CCCM) at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
Vote of Thanks of the inauguration session was delivered by Dr. Dillanjani Weeratunga, Symposium Co-chair.
The symposium served as a comprehensive platform for researchers to present their findings across a wide range of critical topics in HRM. These included Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Development and Retention, Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility, Adapting to Technological Advancements, Mental Health and Well-being at Work, Global Workforce Challenges, Employee Empowerment, and Reskilling and Upskilling.
The plenary session was led by Prof. Wasantha Rajapakse. Certificates were awarded to the best paper presenters during the valedictory session, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Kamani Perera, Manager of Research and Development.
The annual symposium of CIPM was a truly inclusive event, attracting a diverse audience that spanned undergraduates, graduates, working professionals, research scholars and lecturers. This widespread interest highlights the symposium’s significance in the field of HRM, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to network and learn from scholarly brains.The CIPM International Research Symposium was sponsored by Hambantota International Port, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), E B Creasy & Co. PLC, and Print Xcel Company.
US sports envoys to Lanka to champion youth development
Rahuman questions sudden cancellation of leave of CEB employees
