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Maliban accredited as a Great Place to Work®
Committed towards uplifting workforce and enhancing organizational culture
Maliban Biscuits, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted and respected consumer brands, was recently bestowed the “Great Place to Work” certification resulting from the organization’s sheer commitment and dedication towards the wellbeing of its employees. Inspired by goodness, this recognition evidently showcases Maliban’s continued efforts to improve employee satisfaction and enhance its work culture, spanning across decades of operations.
Standing as a testament to the company’s continuous strive to treat all internal stakeholders as a priority, Maliban successfully met the global assessment standards required to be Great Place to Work-Certified™, for the period of April 2021 to March 2022. This significant accomplishment highlights the company’s ability to recruit and retain top talents, resulting from numerous initiatives implemented by the management.
Commenting on the new achievement, Group Managing Director Ms. M.G. Kumudika Fernando said, “Accountability, responsibility and social value creation are all key aspects of our corporate ethos and are a part of the foundation on which our company runs. Therefore, we are very proud and honored to have received the Great Place to Work® certification for the first time, covering the 2021-2022 financial year. This truly recognizes our efforts to create a positive working environment for all our staff, one that they enjoy working in, and is filled with trust and fairness, supported by adequate opportunities for growth. Our promise on driving internal value creation is built on our vision of being the most successful and respected biscuit company in Sri Lanka, and we will continue to explore avenues to enhance our workplace experience.”
Group CEO Ravi Jayawardena said, “Realizing the dangers posed by the epidemic, we have taken action and taken various proactive measures to protect our valued employees, customers and other stakeholders. We have introduced mandatory health and safety protocols with a monthly investment of Rs. 30 million to ensure maximum security inside and outside our company premises. Employees have always been at the heart of Maliban culture, cultivating positive attitudes in employees as well as always striving to treat them as family. Thus, I am proud to say that Maliban was not fired or that no one’s income levels were affected.”
A crucial aspect of the ‘Great Place to Work® CertifiedTM’ programme includes the assessment of employee experience across 5 dimensions – credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie. Results generated from an extensive survey undergone by Maliban’s employees indicate that the company has struck an ideal balance, showcasing the value felt by the staff in the company’s efforts to ensure their personal and financial wellbeing.
Achieving the Great Place to Work® certification is the first part of Maliban’s long-term social value creation journey and underlines the impact it creates as a socially responsible corporate, driven by its triple-bottom line focused sustainability strategy.
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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