- Listed as one of the best 40 Work Places to work for in Sri Lanka
- Marks the 7th time company has been recognized on esteemed list
DHL Express Sri Lanka has announced it has once again ranked as one of the best 40 Work Places to work for in Sri Lanka and received Gold and Silver accolades at the recent Great Place to Work® – Sri Lanka Awards ceremony 2021, highlighting the people-centered culture and collaborative work environment that has been a cornerstone for more than four decades.
The latest honours include certification as a Great Place to Work in 2021, being listed as one of the best 40 Work Places to work for in Sri Lanka, a Gold Award for a Multinational Category, Silver Award for Medium Sized Organizations Category and special Award for DHL Express Sri Lanka’s contribution in DHL Express securing the number 1 position as the World’s Best Work Place.
Over nearly seven consecutive years DHL Express Sri Lanka has consistently been awarded Great Place to Work® accolades which demonstrates the importance the company places upon creating an enriching culture and working environment for employees.
This year’s methodology introduced a more evolved model of assessing the best workplaces with evaluation based on trust, maximizing human potential, values, leadership effectiveness, innovation by all and financial growth. This year Great Place to Work® also focused and recognized how organizations cared for their employees, supported their customers, and made a difference in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Great Place to Work® 2021 recognition is particularly significant as despite tested by the pandemic, causing tremendous employment challenges, DHL Express Sri Lanka has continued in its quest to enhance the workplace nurturing a caring culture.
Dimithri Perera, Country Manager, DHL Express Sri Lanka said, “I am extremely proud of our team for all the work they do every day to make DHL Express Sri Lanka a truly great place to work. Receiving these recognitions is testament to our corporate philosophy and underscores once again the hard work of our employees. Throughout the ever-changing and challenging nature of the pandemic, our team has remained focused and resilient as we continue to offer a culture that attracts the best talent. I want to thank every employee for their determination as we accelerate innovation, delight our customers and support our communities.”
DHL Express Sri Lanka’s local rankings also reflects its parent company’s stature. DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, was named the number one best workplace worldwide recently according to the annual list published by Great Place to Work™ (GPTW) in collaboration with Fortune Magazine.
The GPTW survey recorded increased staff motivation and engagement levels, surpassing the company’s 93% score in 2020. It noted that DHL Express has focused on job security and staff well-being throughout this challenging period, ensuring employees remained safe, connected, and supported.
Tharaka de Silva, Head of Human Resources noted, “At DHL Express Sri Lanka we put employee satisfaction at the centre of our Human Resources policy. By doing so, our objective is to create and build a better workplace culture based on trust between employees and the company. This is important to us because we know that when our employees have a high-trust experience they drive better business results, making a difference to our clients as we help them achieve their goals.”
In Sri Lanka, the Great Place To Work® Institute is a pioneer in studying and recognising great workplaces around the world. For three decades in over 58 countries, the institute has conducted studies to understand and recognise the best workplaces. The Sri Lankan study is based on the global model and a rigorous methodology, which has been researched, tested and conducted in similar studies around the world – including in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
