1 November 2022 09:22 am Views - 324
Unilever Sri Lanka emerged as one of ‘Asia’s Best Employer Brands’ in 2022 at the 17th Employer Brands Awards held at Pan Pacific, Singapore.
The FMCG giant was ranked amongst the Top 50 companies in Asia for its outstanding contributions to Human Resources Management in the country.
The awards were adjudged by the Employer Branding Institute, a virtual organisation which connects senior HR leaders across the world to share best practices in Employer Branding.
Sharing her thoughts, Ananya Sabharwal, Human Resources Director of Unilever Sri Lanka said, “We are truly humbled to receive this coveted recognition which underscores our commitment to building leaders of tomorrow.
We truly believe that investing in our youth is one of the most promising ways in which we can invest in the growth and future of Sri Lanka, especially during these challenging times”.
Adding her thoughts, Hajar Alafifi, Chairperson and Managing Director of Unilever Sri Lanka said,“Through the Unilever Compass, we’re committed to helping people stay fit for work – now and in the future. And in this journey, we are equipping people to adapt and thrive in today’s rapidly changing worldwhilst partnering with others to create jobs and skills for our youth.”
Unilever Sri Lanka has touched the lives of over 30,000 Sri Lankan youth to become more employable over the last five years throughits ‘Employer Brand’ youth initiatives. The company is also a pioneer in offering flexible and novel industry exposure stints for selected undergraduates who seek part-time/short-term exposure opportunities while studying fulltime.