Colombo West International Terminal (Private) Limited has proudly attained the prestigious Certified™ status from Great Place to Work®, marking a significant milestone as the first container terminal in Sri Lanka to receive this distinction. This esteemed certification is entirely based on feedback from current employees regarding their work experiences at the company, with an impressive 88% expressing that it is an excellent workplace.
Great Place to Work® serves as the authoritative source on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership practices that contribute to superior revenue, employee retention, and heightened innovation.
Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work, noted that achieving the Great Place to Work Certification is a highly sought-after accomplishment that necessitates ongoing dedication to enhancing the employee experience. She highlighted that this certification is uniquely awarded based on real-time employee feedback on company culture. “Earning this recognition demonstrates that CWIT is among the premier employers, offering a commendable work environment for its staff,” Lewis-Kulin stated.
Munish Kanwar, CEO of CWIT, expressed immense pride in being the first container terminal in Sri Lanka to receive the Great Place to Work® Certification. “Our ongoing success is attributable to our committed team at CWIT, and we are grateful for their contributions that have led to this remarkable acknowledgment. Their dedication and focus on excellence have also enabled us to achieve the historic milestone of handling 1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) within just 11 months of operation, the fastest such accomplishment in the history of Sri Lankan ports. Furthermore, we take pride in having developed the first female automated Ship-to-Shore (STS) Crane Operator in the region, which underscores our commitment to promoting diversity and empowering talent. These milestones are a true reflection of the exceptional dedication and spirit of our workforce,” he added.
Thimesh Nanayakkara, Head of Human Resources at CWIT, remarked, “This achievement underscores our dedication to cultivating an inclusive, people-focused culture where everyone can excel. We are particularly proud of our high female representation in the container terminal sector, with nearly 20% of our workforce being women, and 60% of our employees are new talent who have been granted the chance to develop fulfilling careers with us. This recognition is a testament to every member of the CWIT family who contributes to making our workplace outstanding.”
Research from Great Place to Work indicates that job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great manager in a Certified great workplace. Moreover, employees at Certified organizations are 93% more inclined to look forward to their work, and they are twice as likely to receive equitable compensation, share in the company’s profits, and have a fair opportunity for advancement.
Source: Financial Chronicle Biz English | Sri Lanka Business News.
