DIMO emerges as an Outstanding Women Friendly Workplace at AICPA Satyn Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2022
DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate, was recently recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s Most Outstanding Women Friendly Workplaces at the AICPA & CIMA Satyn Women-Friendly Workplace Awards 2022. The company was also bestowed with the award for ‘Organisation with the Most Female Friendly Innovation/Practice in the Sri Lankan Workplace’ for its unwavering effort to nurture a women friendly culture.
With a strong heritage in several industries which are traditionally known as male centric, DIMO has reiterated its commitment to building a dynamic workplace culture for women on its team. DIMO has also continuously prioritised provision of equal opportunities and the advancement of gender equality in all its workplaces. The company has especially focused on empowering the participation of women in non-conventional job roles, such as Auto Mechanics and Engineers, and is a strong advocate for women in the areas of STEM.
Empowering Gender Equality through strategic stakeholder partnerships including IFC, DFAT (International Finance Corporation, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade) SheWorks Sri Lanka Partnership and the UNGC Working Group on Gender Equality and Diversity, has helped the company to reach ambitious corporate targets for women’s representation and leadership, starting with the Board and Executive Management levels. In the same vein, earlier this year, DIMO appointed the first female Member of its Board of Directors, Ms. Dilrukshi Kurukulasuriya, who is an Executive Director and the Group Chief Human Resources Officer of DIMO.