ISM APAC ranked among Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka 2020

ISM APAC, part of the Dutch-based leading e-commerce solutions provider ISM was ranked among Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka for 2020 by Great Place to Work Sri Lanka. Additionally, it was also recognized among the Best Small and Medium IT/ITes Workplaces in Sri Lanka.

The company first made it to the list of Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka in the year 2017, and was later certified as a ‘Great Workplace’ in 2019 as well as 2020. Since its inception in 2014, ISM APAC which serves the Asia-Pacific region has been able to create a distinctive workplace culture for its 180+ employees in such a short span of time.

ISM APAC Managing Director Priyantha Bethmage said ‘We take great pride in being one of the top best workplaces in the country. This recognition is a testament to the tireless efforts of our employees who are driven by a shared passion to build world-class solutions. As a leader we understand the importance of supporting employees in all aspects of their lives.’

With a firm belief that true success can only be achieved by harnessing the power and enthusiasm of an engaged workforce, ISM APAC has great policies and strategy focused on work-life balance. It fosters a stimulating environment to ensure their employees develop their full potential.

The company’s health and wellness activities are immensely comprehensive, and flexible working such as work from home was part of the culture even before the pandemic. ‘Excellence is not just an act, It is a habit. As a company that is what we repeat. Satisfied employee is the biggest asset for a successful company. There are no fixed strategies to success. It is the result of learning from failures and empowering employees,’ said Uditha Wijesundara, IT Director ISM eGroup/Head of Sana Hosting Operation.

‘We always want our employees to enjoy what they are doing. They must feel really comfortable to engage with their work, their teams and the customers. In creating such environment we often come across challenges, arguments, mistakes, achievements, learnings and appreciations. We trust that all our employees have big and open heart to welcome them positively and enjoy the journey we are in. We are all in this together. With this feeling, the rest is assured,’ said Finance Director of ISM APAC – Tharanga Perera.

Having contributed for more than 25 years to the industry, ISM continues to grow bigger and stronger. Its vast insights and expertise in web shop development, web shop design, e-commerce strategy, and online marketing gives the company a focused and competitive edge to achieve clients’ objectives.

Its bold and creative working spaces; social and professional celebrations; opportunities for employees to be thought-leaders to engage in industry meet-ups and forums; numerous knowledge-sharing initiatives with co-workers as well as externally with leading Universities in the country; upgrading one’s talent and skills through a well-planned employee development process that takes care of their personal plans; are a few of the many value propositions ISM APAC offers.

ISM APAC also strives to empower and help the external communities. Sipsatharata Arunallak – ‘Helping hands for Education’ is the mission of ISM APAC’s CSR Committee, and it strongly believes that education is the most powerful weapon one can use to change the world. ISM APAC is committed to improving education in Sri Lanka as much as it could.

ISM has evolved to be a leader in the Dutch region’s e-commerce industry, and has rapidly expanded its operations with offices across Australia, Austria, Colombia, Germany, Ukraine, UK, USA, and Sri Lanka.