With each fresh batch of graduates entering the workforce, there are now four distinct generations vying for vacancy spots. The young recruits are known as Generation Y. They were born between 1981 and 1999. The other three types are: Generation X (1

The Secondary Market is a market in which an investor purchases a security from another investor rather than the issuer, subsequent to the original issuance in the Primary Market. In Sri Lanka, it is the function of the Colombo Stock Exchange.

Lanka Orix Leasing Company PLC (LOLC) posted a net profit of Rs.2 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 largely assisted by the drop in payable income tax and the positive change in fair value of investment properties.

A question we have all been tempted to ask at one time or another – how does it play out in the country’s economic scenario when it comes to gender equality? Certainly, in the boardrooms and plush offices of Sri Lanka’s burgeoning p

The rubber industry of the country, like all other natural rubber (NR) producing countries, is currently enjoying a bonanza in the form of record rubber prices. The key factor for such performance is the extent of the demand-supply gap. Both the dema

Rio + 20 is short name for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) due to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -20 years after the landmark 1992 Earth Summit in Rio. This event will provide us with an opportunity to look ahea

Global equities have in the recent days fallen due to chain-fear spread over from the euro debt crisis. Investors have once more moved back into buying US dollar as a safe haven while the euro has tumbled to a four month low. Market attention is now

Valuer is the master of property market and jack of all trades who deals with the pool of property investment. The task of a property valuer is to give advice on value in money term of an interest of landed property. Further he considers personal pre

Ruwini, an ex-employee of mine, recently sent me an email. “I have a bullying boss. No, not one of those bad ordinary bosses who fails to give direction and recognition. This is the type of bad boss who really bullies, insults, lies, changes di

Graphic design is one of today’s most versatile careers making up the backbone of the global advertising industry. Sri Lanka’s blooming advertising industry is taking in young graphic designers who are equipped with international knowledg

Despite all the hype about our tourist figures sky rocketing, some big tour operators are not happy about current tourist arrivals. They have used words like ‘it was a challenging year…’

There’s no better time to make the comparison between Apple’s legendary founder, Steve Jobs and Facebook’s cherub-faced creator Mark Zuckerberg.

The prevalence of high price of natural rubber, although very volatile, over the last few years, has stimulated many countries to show keen interest in investing in overseas rubber plantations, which is believed to be a safe move. But some pundits be

Having completed three years after eradicating terrorism, this is an ideal time for all of us to look back and analyse our recent achievements in many aspects such as social, economic, etc. Thus, citizens of a country who suffered almost three decade

India with a population of 1.1billion is the fifth largest consumer of energy, and by 2030 it is expected to become the third largest. overtaking Japan and the Russian Federation.

A new paradigm in subterranean termite protection for buildings has been introduced to Sri Lanka by the Hayleys Group to offer an eco-friendly long-term solution for a problem that affects an estimated one in five houses in the country.

For a continent that attributes itself to man’s evolution some 6 million years ago and reminds us our roots are in Africa, there is little other than famine, drought, poverty, disease, poor leadership, religious conflicts, ethnic conflicts that

Staff meetings have become a vital and inevitable part of day-to-day business. If conducted with proper etiquette, all participants – including the leader can leave the meeting with that warm feeling that they have accomplished a lot,

The key function of the primary market is to facilitate capital growth by enabling individuals to convert savings into investments. It facilitates companies to issue new stocks to raise money directly from households for business expansion or to meet

The best hotels, hotel architecture, interiors, construction and design across the entire Asia Pacific region were celebrated at the J W Marriott Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on April 27.

Ceylinco Insurance – General recognised and handsomely rewarded its dynamic and dedicated sales team, at the recently concluded Annual Sales Conference and Awards Ceremony 2011.

By Dr. N.Yogaratnam Expectations of a faster global economic growth have been partly dampened by worries of China’s economic slowdown and higher energy prices even as outlook for the U.S. and Japan has brightened.

By Indika Sakalasooriya Q:Has your perception about Colombo Stock Exchange changed after becoming the regulator? Well, Colombo Stock Exchange compared to some of the more mature capital markets was not really performing up to expectations. I’

By Chrishan Fernando The world has become highly instrumented, interconnected, and intelligent: From our food and water, to our energy, homes and transportation, to our cities and government and, of course, our businesses. ‘Gadgets, mobility,

If you are a manager or a supervisor who would conduct regular meetings with your team members, the following scenario might be a common experience for you.   You discuss with the participants about an important issue, offer your recommendation

The media in Sri Lanka both print, electronic and even the internet is being well regulated. The words regulation and media at first sight may seem like acronyms, since free media may sometimes be perceived as unregulated to the uninitiated. But to i

Entrepreneurship is alive and well in Sri Lanka – especially the start-ups initiated by enterprising young women. Every day, you hear of one more designer boutique, one more cupcake venture and one more young woman, talented, ambitious and capa

HOW I SEE IT - by DULIP JAYAWARDENA An article I wrote on the above subject nearly a year back and published in the Business section of the Daily Mirror gave a summary of the above project and invited the attention of the readers the dramatic turn o

REUTERS: Sri Lanka may miss its 2012 growth projections due to the slower recovery in advanced economies and unfavourable developments in export markets, Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal yesterday. The Central Bank in March cut its projec

By Dinesh Weerakkody Recently, I was asked to speak to a group of senior executives on how the executive pay and perks should and must be structured.