99X Technology, among best Top 15 companies to work for
With the recently concluded first study of great workplaces by Great
Place to Work Institute Sri Lanka, commissioned by the Ceylon Chamber of
Commerce and LMD, 99X Technology was ranked as a best company to work
for among the top 15.
 A legacy that began back in 1981, today the Great Place to Work
Institute yearly works with more than 5,500 organizations, representing
over 10 million employees. It's' most notable study, ''World's Best
Multinational Workplaces'' lists the 25 best of the best and making it
to the 2012 list were SAS Institute, Google, NetApp, Kimberly-Clark,
Microsoft, Marriott and FedEx Express amongst various others. Kshanika
Ratnayaka, CEO of Great Place to Work Institute, Sri Lanka said, ''Great
Place to Work has in the past several years worked directly with several
Blue Chip Companies in Sri Lanka, to help them assess and develop good
people practices and a robust work environment. Hence with the maturing
of the role that Human Resources play in Corporate Sri Lanka, it was a
natural next step for us to set up operation in Sri Lanka and conduct
the inaugural study of "Best companies to work for in Sri Lanka 2013"
''Our vision is to "Make Sri Lanka a Great Place to Work" so that we
can attract and retain the extensive talent that we have lost in the
past. In this context, I believe our entry to Sri Lanka at a time of
high growth, fueling a demand for talent is timely and mutually
beneficial,'' Ratnayaka added.
In comparison with the Global Top 25 Multinationals, 99X Technology
scored an overall 92 percent in contrast to the global benchmark figure
standing at 89, surpassing the percentage of positive responses towards
factors such as credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie.
When asked as to anything unique about the Company that makes it a
great place to work, an employee commented, ''99X Technology always make
us feel like a family. Though we work in different projects, we are all
a part of the family. People are very helpful with each other. There is
no boss, and that makes everyone equal.''
Commenting on this achievement, 99X Technology CEO Mano Sekaram,
said, ''we are happy to be listed in the 15 Great Places to Work for Sri
Lanka. As thought leaders in the IT industry, this not only brings
goodwill but also reassures that we sincerely care about our people.''
99X Technology exhibits an environment of transparency and joy with a
flat hierarchical structure that makes employees feel empowered and
open, both personally and organizationally. |
