Great Place to Work CXO Forum 2023 themed ‘Leaders of the Future’

In the rapidly evolving corporate landscape, adapting to the expectations of millennials and Gen Z has become a paramount concern for organizations striving to create great workplaces.

The Great Place to Work CXO Forum 2023 themed ‘Leaders of the Future’, brought to light the challenges and possibilities involved in creating a more favorable environment for the upcoming generations and featured insightful discussions from industry leaders.

The event commenced with an address by Great Place to Work Sri Lanka Director/CEO Kshanika Ratnayaka. She highlighted a key dilemma faced by organizations, the tendency of millennials to climb the corporate ladder swiftly, only to leave their organizations behind.

Kshanika stated; “Why is that? There must be something in the nature of current leadership roles that is not clicking with millennial expectations.”

Habit Coach and Founder of Awesome180 Ashdin Doctor delivered the keynote speech on the topic ‘Leaders of the Future’ and highlighted the existence of a ‘habit gap’ between generations, from boomers to Gen X, millennials and Gen Z and underscored that millennials possess clear intentions revolving around purpose, freedom, and fairness.

The highlight of the event was the announcement of the Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2023, celebrated for their commitment to creating exceptional workplace experiences for younger employees.

The recognized companies included 99X, AIA Insurance Lanka Limited, AmSafe Bridport (Pvt) Ltd, BISTEC Global Services, EFL 3PL, Gamma Pizzakraft Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Hellmann MAS Supply Chain (Private) Limited, John Keells Logistics, Mahindra Ideal Finance, Roar Global, Star Garments, SYNERGEN Health (Pvt) Ltd, SYNERGEN Technology Labs (Pvt) Ltd, Uzabase Inc and Virtusa Corporation.

Great Place to Work Sri Lanka, Head of Consulting Business Kaneru Godagama said; “We have to change the way we go about things, and there is a lot of disruption happening. In a rapidly evolving business landscape, adaptability and inclusivity are key to success.”

A panel discussion moderated by Great Place to Work Sri Lanka Senior Project Manager Mahesha Hathurusinghe, featured prominent industry leaders who shared their insights on Millennials as Leaders.

Fortude, Associate Vice President of Talent Development & Culture Kavitha Gunasekara emphasized the significance of learning and culture stating how Fortude had elevated culture and diversity as pillars of their organization, recognizing their importance in attracting and retaining younger talent.

Roar Global Founder/CEO Mustafa Kasim highlighted the unique perspective millennial leaders bring to the table emphasizing that flexibility is the number one factor in meeting millennials’ expectations, aligning work with the dynamic lifestyles of this generation.

Uzabase Sri Lanka Country Head Thilan Sampath shared insights from the company’s success in nurturing millennial traits and approach in the importance of fostering a culture that values well-being and work-life balance.

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