DIMO continues to lead as one of Sri Lanka’s premier workplaces for over a decade

DIMO’s recent remarkable 11-year winning streak as a Top Great Place to Work in Sri Lanka, under the Large-Size Workplace Category

DIMO’s recent remarkable 11-year winning streak as a Top Great Place to Work in Sri Lanka, under the Large-Size Workplace Category and recognition as one of Asia’s Top 100 Workplaces by GPTW, are clear testaments to the strength of its employee value proposition, ‘making work enjoyable and rewarding’.
Speaking on this milestone, DIMO Executive Director and Chief Human Resources Officer Dilrukshi Kurukulasuriya said maintaining such a winning streak requires more than just good HR practices; it necessitates a strategic approach to employee satisfaction and engagement while turning the company’s employee value proposition into a reality. 

The company’s employees are the cornerstone of this achievement and their testimonials on different aspects of the work culture reflect the vibrant work environment and deep sense of belonging within the DIMO tribe. 
DIMO Chief Operating Officer Chemical Solutions Rakhita Gunasekera emphasised a Great Place to Work as an environment that encourages people to give their best without compromising on values. “This leads to cohesive growth. DIMO is such a place,” he added. 

Deputy General Manager Marketing Retail Ravinesh Senaratne, who began his career as a Management Trainee at DIMO, said, “DIMO didn’t just hire me; it invested in me and entrusted me with diverse brands, products and services from the mobility to retail sectors. The organisation always assists me to reach the next level of growth while facilitating my career elevation.”   

At DIMO, the culture of recognition and rewarding serves as a catalyst for innovation and encourages employees to think outside the box. Deputy General Manager Automotive Parts Sales Viraj Gunaratne highlighted the recognition and rewarding culture at DIMO not only motivates him and his team to achieve given targets but also enables them to do things differently. 

Diversity, inclusion and equity have significantly elevated DIMO’s performance culture. Head of Customer Care Mercedes-Benz Passenger Service Shehan Fernando said, “Diverse perspectives foster innovation, while increased engagement drives higher productivity and ensures the quality of the workshop operations, which helps us cater to diverse customers. Further, equitable opportunities attract and retain top talent to cater to brands like Mercedes-Benz.”

Executive MIS Demand and Supply Planning Ajla Jayakody expressed her enjoyment of working at DIMO as an absolute delight. She said celebrating personal and work-related milestones, birthdays, team achievements, appreciations and recognitions by the team and the management create a sense of belonging and camaraderie within the DIMO tribe.

DIMO prioritises employee wellbeing by promoting work-life balance. Assistant Manager Operational Compliance Sujani Wanniarachchi said employee engagement initiatives such as DIMO Got Talent, DIMO Sports Club and DIMO Nature Club provide opportunities for employees to develop beyond their careers. Interactive sessions like DIMO day and the Employee Council foster a positive and inclusive work environment and improve overall employee satisfaction.  

Secretary to Managing Director and Group CEO Niluka Ferdinands, who has served DIMO for more than 13 years, proves her bond towards the company. She explained the healthy work environment and that her peers’ trust motivated her to work hard, taking pride in the job for facilitating administrative support to the leadership.  
Deputy General Manager Medical Engineering Solutions Timal Tennakoon highlighted the training and development opportunities the company offered him from managing a clientele to handling international brands such as Carl Zeiss. “I was given the full freedom to select the line of business that I would like to work in. Training and development opportunities in all Carl Zeiss factories worldwide and representing many international medical congresses reshaped my career,” he said. 
DIMO’s recognised work culture also reaffirms the company’s commitment towards fuelling dreams and aspirations of its people.