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Colombo Stock Exchange named Great Place to Work® Certified™
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), was recently certified by Great Place to Work®. This certification was obtained on CSE’s very first attempt and is a true testament to the foundation on which the organization has been built on over the years.
Commenting on the certification, the Chief Executive Officer of the CSE, Rajeeva Bandaranaike, stated, “Great Place to Work® certainly adds value to CSE’s brand identity. This internationally accepted certification provides CSE with the platform to communicate its employee proposition to potential employees out there and will help attract quality and progressive talent to the company, to further strengthen our great team. The genuine appreciation received from all our staff for the efforts the CSE has put in over the last 37 years in building a safe and conducive work atmosphere for our employees is truly valuable and meaningful.”
Great Place to Work® conducts an anonymous survey amongst employees to evaluate people practices prior to bestowing the credential of Great Place to Work® on any company. The certification serves as the lens to assess the employee experience at workplaces globally and it is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their employee experience. It is recognized worldwide and serves as a benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experiences within workplaces.
Building on CSE’s corporate values; Professionalism, Integrity, Care, Passion and Teamwork, the CSE has continued to advocate for equality and inclusivity and has strived to build a stable, welcoming and sustainable work environment for its employees. The company culture respects diversity and promotes equal opportunity for its employees irrespective of race or gender and strives to create a conducive environment for its workforce free of discrimination and judgement. CSE is a proud employer of a very capable and specialist talent workforce and is an organization that employ a female populace above the market average and continues to advocate for Women in Management.
Vice President – Human Resources of the CSE, Anoja Senanayake, expressing her views noted, “As a Stock Exchange, the CSE is formed to serve a purpose unlike any other institution or corporate in the country. It nurtures a unique work ethos and culture; an environment which challenges HR on many fronts. Our uniqueness itself has brought the CSE together to achieve the Great Place to Work® Certified™ status on our very first attempt, even amidst these challenging times. We are proud of the trust and the confidence placed by our employees on the Leadership and values the CSE stands for and look forward to building CSE as an Employer of Choice. Our success within the industry has continued to be our people. It’s only owing to them we are who we are – a Great Place to Work®.”
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.
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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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