SLIC: A progressive work place driven by shared values

Sri Lanka Insurance – the nation’s protector the largest state owned insurer in the country having a large number of employees with diverse backgrounds, takes great pride in its people – the most important asset of the organisation.

With over 2,600 employees and with an Agency force of more than 8000, SLIC believes in an organisational culture of shared core values among all employees. Mutual Trust and Respect, Togetherness, Professional Commitment, Ethics & Integrity and Strive for Excellence are the shared core values of SLIC, which is been practiced top down across all levels starting with the leadership of the organisation. It is important that the leadership and the senior management set the example at the top by living the values and become the change agents for the rest of the employees to follow.

Commenting on ‘Work Place Culture’ at SLIC, Chandana Aluthgama, Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Insurance stated, a positive workplace culture contributes to a performing and progressive work place. It influences all stakeholders and it creates a confident Brand identity for the orgnaisation. Therefore, as an organisation it is a mindful decision we have taken that we drive our core values across the organisation at all levels to strengthen the foundation of the organisation culture. Furthermore, we believe in open dialogs, diversity and inclusivity, equality where all employees are treated fairly and we continuously encourage our employees to actively be a part of the transformational culture of SLIC”.

Sharing his views, Deputy General Manager – Human Resource and Employee Relations Rohitha Amarapala commented, Sri Lanka Insurance is a mature organisation with over six decades in business. Bringing in Change to a mature organisation is a challenge, however with a top down approach we have been successful in introducing shared values by setting an example at the leadership level. Also shared values foster a sense of unity among core-workers and nurture great working relationships. A positive work culture improves communication and understanding among employees that leads to a harmonious and a progressive work environment.