Unilever Sri Lanka recognised as top employer in Nielsen survey
View(s):Unilever Sri Lanka has been recognised as the No. 1 Employer in Sri Lanka for the second consecutive year, in a nationwide survey conducted by research agency Nielsen.
Unilever also led the ratings as the “Dream Company” to work for, in all categories, including in the FMCG sector.
The Employer of Choice survey is an annual survey conducted amongst a student base comprising of undergraduates from both local Universities and private institutions, from all streams including management, science and engineering faculties. The result shows that Unilever Sri Lanka continues to be the “Top of mind” company amongst the many undergraduates in Sri Lanka, according to a Unilever media release
“The main drivers for undergraduates to choose their employer are the total package of salary offered, amount of learning on the job, position/designation in the company, degree of flexibility in terms of working hours, and the job content. Being close to heart with a familiar set of brands, using ethical means to conduct business, and its offerings of a sound total salary package, renowned management trainee programme, effective on-the-job training strong career and personal growth prospects are some of the many reasons why the undergraduates have rated Unilever Sri Lanka as the No.1 employer, it said.
Unilever Sri Lanka’s Chairperson, Shazia Syed, noted that “we have several signature programmes which are geared to help us identify and attract the brightest talents in the market, and we use our globally deployed people management processes to nurture and develop these young minds into becoming leaders who are able to bring about transformational change to our company, our country, and our world.”