Union Assurance clinches Gold for People Development
Union Assurance (UA) was recently the recipient of Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development (SLITAD) People Development Award.
UA was a recipient of a Gold award, epitomizing the effort of its Human Resources and Learning & Development departments in developing its people through unique development interventions.
The event was organized by the SLITAD with the primary objective of bringing together both Governmental and private organizations to recognize efforts in the education and development of sound Human Resource Development and Training & Development practices in Sri Lanka. The SLITAD Awards called for applications from all scopes of industry and was assessed on criteria where all shortlisted organizations were screened through a comprehensive auditing process out of which UA excelled.
“Our efforts in developing our staff have been recognized and we are honoured to be the only insurer considered for Gold this year”, said Suranjith Godagama, AGM Learning & Development.
Overall, the awards were presented to those who scored beyond the minimum standards of aten-criterion framework which included elements such as the company’s People Management strategies assessing excellence in promoting equal opportunities in people development. Criteria such as Leadership & Management Strategy set benchmarks on the organisation’s capability to allow managers to lead, manage and develop people effectively.10 other such criteria existed for award recipients, and effectively judged by a panel of renowned HR and Training & Development specialists attached to the Colombo University.
“Union Assurance concentrates on leadership,management, personality development, language skills and one of a kind ‘life skills’ programmes catering to the ‘Y Generation’ who are leaders or are budding leaders in the organisational landscape today”, added RohanJayasinghe, General Manager Human Resources.“
With over 110 branches, over 4,500 Personal Financial Advisors and 1500 permanent staff, UA is one of Sri Lanka’s largest insurance solutions providers, offering a wide range of tailor made insurance products and services to the local market – seamlessly blending local sensibilities with the highest international standards.