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SLIC: A progressive work place driven by shared values
Sri Lanka Insurance – the nation’s protector the largest state owned insurer in the country having a large number of employees with diverse backgrounds, takes great pride in its people – the most important asset of the organisation.
With over 2,600 employees and with an Agency force of more than 8000, SLIC believes in an organisational culture of shared core values among all employees. Mutual Trust and Respect, Togetherness, Professional Commitment, Ethics & Integrity and Strive for Excellence are the shared core values of SLIC, which is been practiced top down across all levels starting with the leadership of the organisation. It is important that the leadership and the senior management set the example at the top by living the values and become the change agents for the rest of the employees to follow.
Commenting on ‘Work Place Culture’ at SLIC, Chandana Aluthgama, Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Insurance stated, a positive workplace culture contributes to a performing and progressive work place. It influences all stakeholders and it creates a confident Brand identity for the orgnaisation. Therefore, as an organisation it is a mindful decision we have taken that we drive our core values across the organisation at all levels to strengthen the foundation of the organisation culture. Furthermore, we believe in open dialogs, diversity and inclusivity, equality where all employees are treated fairly and we continuously encourage our employees to actively be a part of the transformational culture of SLIC”.
Sharing his views, Deputy General Manager – Human Resource and Employee Relations Rohitha Amarapala commented, Sri Lanka Insurance is a mature organisation with over six decades in business. Bringing in Change to a mature organisation is a challenge, however with a top down approach we have been successful in introducing shared values by setting an example at the leadership level. Also shared values foster a sense of unity among core-workers and nurture great working relationships. A positive work culture improves communication and understanding among employees that leads to a harmonious and a progressive work environment.
A heated argument broke out between Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan and Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar during the Kilinochchi District Coordination Committee meeting held yesterday (16).
A video footage of the incident shows the MP and the Minister engaging in a heated verbal exchange, following which a physical confrontation appeared to develop when the Minister attempted to grab files reportedly in the possession of MP Ramanathan.
“If you lay a hand on me, I’ll lay a hand on you too… got it?” Ramanathan is heard telling the Minister during the exchange.
Police and officials present at the meeting intervened to prevent the situation from escalating further.
The circumstances that led to the confrontation were not immediately clear.
Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has filed an intervening petition before the Court of Appeal in connection with a petition filed by former head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act over investigations into the Easter Sunday terror attacks.
The Cardinal has sought permission from the court to make submissions in relation to Sallay’s petition and requested that it be dismissed.
The Colombo High Court yesterday fixed for Aug. 31 the pre-trial conference in the money laundering case filed by the Attorney General against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, and his great-aunt Daisy Forrest.
The case was taken up before Colombo High Court Judge Rashmi Singappuli.
State Counsel Oswald Perera requested court to fix a date for the pre-trial conference and informed the judge that the prosecution would announce its position regarding the second accused, Daisy Forrest, at the conference. He also said the prosecution intended to notify court of amendments to the indictment.
After considering the submissions, Judge Singappuli ordered that the pre-trial conference be held on Aug. 31.
The Attorney General has indicted Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, alleging that they deposited nearly Rs. 59 million in bank accounts knowing, or having reason to believe, that the funds had been unlawfully acquired.
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