From left: Sunshine Holdings Executive Directors Dr. T. Sayandhan, Aruna Deepthikumara, Michelle Senanayake and Shantha Bandara receive the accolades from Great Place to Work Sri Lanka Director/CEO Kshanika Ratnayaka and Mastercard Sri Lanka and Maldives Country Manager Sandun Hapugoda

Cementing its commitment to creating a positive, inclusive and empowering work environment, diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings was recognised among Asia’s Best Large Workplaces for 2024 by Great Place to Work. 

The accolade is a reflection of Sunshine’s dedication to creating and promoting a holistic workspace for all its associates. 

Great Place to Work identifies Best Workplaces in Asia by conducting a survey of over 2.7 million employees in Asia and the Middle East about the key factors that create great workplaces for all and analysing company workplace programmes impacting nearly 6.9 million employees in the region. Sunshine Holdings was ranked 57 among the top 70 large workplaces in Asia. 

Commenting on this achievement, Group Chief Executive Officer Shyam Sathasivam said, “We consider it a great honour to be recognised as one of Asia once again by the Great Place to Work.  Having previously been recognised as one of the best workplaces in Sri Lanka, this accolade that places us among some of Asia’s best loved organisations is testament to our unwavering commitment to cultivating an open, secure and diverse work environment that empowers employees to excel in their careers and exceed stakeholder expectations.”

Sunshine Holdings was ranked among Sri Lanka’s best workplaces in the 2023 survey, which warranted entry in to the next level Asian competition. The Sri Lanka credential was based on extensive ratings (>70 percent positive sentiment) provided by its employees in an anonymous globally recognised survey conducted by Great Place to Work in Sri Lanka. The certification recognised Sunshine Holdings PLC, Healthguard Pharmacy Ltd, Sunshine Consumer Lanka Ltd, Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd and Sunshine Tea (Pvt.) Ltd.

An interesting survey finding of this year was that companies on the list have higher numbers of employees who report a positive experience at work compared to the typical workplace in Asia.