Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited, known as INSEE Cement, has been named the Winner in the Manufacturing sector at the inaugural CIPM Great HR Awards 2025. The event was organized by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka in partnership with global HR consulting firm Mercer.
This prestigious award celebrates INSEE Cement’s exceptional commitment to advancing human resources practices through consistent, innovative, and people-focused initiatives. The company’s efforts in capability development, employee wellbeing, and sustainable organizational growth were particularly recognized. The accolade also highlights INSEE’s influence in raising HR benchmarks within Sri Lanka’s manufacturing industry.
Thusith C. Gunawarnasuriya, Chief Operating Officer of Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited, commented, “Recognition at the inaugural CIPM Great HR Awards 2025 is a proud moment for all of us at INSEE Cement. It reinforces our belief that people are the true drivers of organizational excellence. Our commitment has always been to create an environment where every employee feels empowered, supported, and inspired to grow. The award reflects the dedication of the HR teams and business leaders who work tirelessly to build a culture anchored in learning, safety, wellbeing and accountability.”
As Sri Lanka’s leading and only fully integrated cement manufacturer, INSEE Cement plays a vital role in supporting the nation’s construction sector with an extensive range of building materials. Guided by its sustainability-driven brand promise, ‘Build for Life’, INSEE Cement’s philosophy shapes its approach to talent management, organizational culture, and people development, extending well beyond its products and operations.
The company’s people strategy gives equal importance to capability development and employee care, recognizing that organizational success is rooted in the growth and wellbeing of its workforce. INSEE Cement has made significant investments in modern HR practices, encompassing talent development, leadership capability building, performance and reward systems, employee wellbeing initiatives, and comprehensive health and safety programs. These initiatives aim to strengthen both individual and team performance, cultivating a workplace where employees feel valued and motivated to excel.
INSEE Cement’s HR framework features structured leadership development pathways, robust succession planning, advanced learning platforms, and holistic wellbeing programs. These are designed to nurture talent at every stage, from onboarding to senior leadership roles.
This long-term and consistent commitment has helped INSEE Cement foster a culture where learning, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement are embedded in daily operations, driving employee satisfaction and business performance alike.
The company’s sustained competitive edge is attributed to the strength of its people, and this award affirms the value of its strategic investments in talent development. From frontline workers to senior management, INSEE Cement ensures access to growth opportunities, support systems, and clear pathways for career advancement. Looking ahead, the company aims to further pioneer HR innovations that enhance organizational resilience and address the evolving needs of its workforce.
The Great HR Awards 2025, launched as Sri Lanka’s premier platform for honoring HR excellence, recognizes organizations that demonstrate innovation, resilience, and a strong commitment to their people across various dimensions, including people strategy, capability development, leadership, employer branding, technology adoption, and industrial relations. The awards are designed to elevate the standards for the future of work in Sri Lanka.
The selection process involved a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation led by CIPM and Mercer and supported by a distinguished panel of HR and business leaders from multiple industries. Assessment criteria included a detailed written application, evaluation of HR strategies and governance frameworks, thorough review of employee lifecycle programs, and analysis of measurable business and people impact metrics. INSEE Cement’s HR team viewed the process as a valuable benchmarking exercise, offering insights into strengths and areas for further improvement against both national and international standards.
Going forward, INSEE Cement remains committed to deepening its impact by embedding data-driven insights into people decisions, enhancing the employee experience, and working closely with business leadership to drive sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
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