ISM APAC Country Manager/GM Gurbe Scheenstra (centre) receiving the Great Place to Work Certification

ISM APAC, a leading global software development company marking its fifth year of operations in Sri Lanka, was recently bestowed with a Great Place to Work Certification for its continuous effort and engagement towards its people and culture.

Being a major contributor to the e-commerce industry globally, ISM’s office in Sri Lanka which serves the Asia Pacific region has truly achieved an excellent international working environment on par with its counterparts in such a short period of time. The Dutch-based group today has offices across Australia, Austria, Colombia, Germany, Ukraine, UK, and the United States.

Gurbe Scheenstra, Country Manager/GM- ISM APAC received the certification from Kshanika Ratnayaka, CEO- Great Place to Work Institute Sri Lanka in the presence of; Uditha Wijesundara- Director IT, Priyantha Perera- Director Operations, and Tharanga Perera- Director Finance. 

ISM APAC was also recognized as one of Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka back in 2017 by the Great Place To Work Institute based on its annual research together with Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and LMD. 

ISM’s solutions include web store design, online marketing, e-commerce strategy and web store development. It uses an in-house and open-source platform Sana Commerce and Magento Commerce respectively to deploy its services.

The company champions a corporate culture that places high importance in employee engagement, wellness and happiness. Taking ownership, driving talent and team spirit, promoting creativity and innovation, and fostering loyalty among all stakeholders are key values practiced by everyone at ISM APAC.

The team at ISM APAC
 
ISM APAC continuously strives to nurture a healthy work-life balance among its employees who are considered as one family. The company has a comprehensive employee value preposition such as flexible working conditions, stimulating office environment, celebrating accomplishments, meetups and guest lectures, training and development, and a wide range of health and sport programs and activities.

Part of one of the fastest scale ups in the Netherlands, the company provides unique international challenges and opportunities, and cultivates a highly transparent communication process to boost employee relations. 

With the motive of grooming Sri Lanka’s future leaders, ISM APAC actively hosts and participates in knowledge transfer sessions, organizes inter- and intra-hackathons with universities, supports and sponsors industry-related events including presence in career days and workshops, recruit interns from universities among various other initiatives. 

The e-commerce provider has earned a reputation for its unparalleled approach to help clients from various sectors reach their objectives using the very latest technologies available today. Together with its partnerships and experienced teams collectively consisting over 500 employees, ISM is on an ambitious growth strategy to expand its horizons in this evolving industry.