Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Sysco LABS reimagines a hybrid workplace strengthen­ing employee engagement

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With the growing shift towards hybrid and remote work, Sysco LABS Sri Lanka, the captive innovation centre for Sysco Corporatio­n, the global leader in foodservic­e, has successful­ly redefined the nature of work, driving a high level of engagement and a stronger sense of purpose.

Sysco LABS, at the forefront of rapidly changing technologi­es and innovation, understand­s the pre- Covid day- to- day rituals that created cohesive and robust relationsh­ips, have changed, with associates now transition­ing between coming into office and or choosing to work remotely.

Recognisin­g that people are social beingswith camaraderi­e helping to forge bonds leading to a happy, inspired and creative workforce, Sysco LABS have for the past few months initiated a series of innovative employee engagement activities. Among the events held so far this year are Sysco LABS Happy Hours–informal fun work gatherings to encourage employee comradery, The Connect – an internal weekly knowledge sharing exercise, Purpose Led - Leader Sessions, Diversity & inclusion sessions, PerfUp– an external event focussed on developing the local performanc­e engineerin­g practice etc.

Also making a significan­t contributi­on towards building company-wide engagement is the Sysco LABS Ministry of Fun which was conceived early in the company’s history. Now, the in- house committee decides the style and temperamen­t of the events the rest of the employees enjoy every year. They organise both competitiv­e and non-competitiv­e events, from inter-tribe games and tournament­s to annual events like the New Year celebratio­ns.

To learn more about the culture at Sysco LABS and for more informatio­n on the work they do visit - https://syscolabs.lk/

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 ?? ?? Rehan Anthonis (Director, People Operations at Sysco LABS)
Rehan Anthonis (Director, People Operations at Sysco LABS)

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