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Sri Lanka Corporate Health and Productivity Awards to recognise and uplift employee morale

Hemas Holdings PLC receives the award
Hemas Holdings PLC receives the award

The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) in collaboration with Japan External Trade Corporation (JETRO) hasorganised the second edition of the “Sri Lanka Corporate Health and Productivity Awards.’’ The first edition of the awards ceremony was an astoundingsuccess and was well-regarded by all who attended.

The upcoming awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in January 2020 in line with the Health and Productivity Management program in Japan conducted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). The deadline for the entry of applicationshas been extended to October 31, 2019, so candidates are encouraged to submit their applications on or before this date.

Interested enterprises who register will be considered for the awards based on their establishment’s progress towards corporate health and productivity management. Companies categorized under extra-large, large, medium and small and based on the number of employees will be eligible to apply and companies with maximum emphasis on health and productivity programs for employee health will be selected and promoted as an attractive investment option for investors who prioritize the improvement of corporate values. Moreover, a workshop on Health and Productivity Management was held on July 30, 2019 as a well-timed measure, educating candidates on the importance of health and wellness programs in work places. Dr. Yoshiaki Ichikawa, visiting professor of Tama University, Tama, Japan, conducted the workshop.

It is accepted worldwide that corporate health and well-being programs are indispensable in moving forward for any enterprise and all the enterprises who have succeeded at the highest level have already enacted certain measures in enhancing their corporate values. Moreover, such programs indicate a level of great demand more than ever due to modern economic variables and financial crisis faced by enterprises, which, in turn, require immediate steps for the betterment of employees.

Sharing her views on the awards ceremony, Shanelle De Almeida, Group Wellness Manager, Hemas Holdings PLC. Stated, “It is a great opportunity to assess how much effort your company is putting into employee wellbeing as this is a very current trend that is being adopted on a global scale.

Sri Lankan companies should take a good look at this area if they want to remain on the map as a competitive employer.’’

She was delighted with the award and noted the importance of health and wellness programs for the success of any company.


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