DFCC Bank recognised as one of Top Ten Women Friendly Workplaces in Sri Lanka

DFCC Bank, one of the premier commercial Banks in Sri Lanka, through its efforts to create an inclusive and participatory work environment, has been recognised as one of Sri Lanka’s Top 10 Women Friendly Workplaces, at the first ever Women Friendly Workplace Awards ( WFWP Awards) 2021 jointly pioneered by CIMA Sri Lanka and Satynmag. com.

Gender equality and women’s empowerment are integral components of DFCC Bank’s sustainability strategy and DFCC Bank has always placed firm importance on ensuring fair, transparent, equitable and inclusive workplace practices.

The inaugural Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2021 was jointly pioneered by CIMA Sri Lanka and Satynmag. com, seeking to recognise organisations that are encouraging and empowering women at the workplace.

The awards programme showcases the importance placed on the role of women across workplaces in Sri Lanka, and further emphasises the nation’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 05 – Gender Equality. The awards programme seeks to pave a path for the betterment and enrichment of gender inclusive workplaces, ensuring the provision of equal opportunity to all employees irrespective of gender.

A significant number of Banks and corporate entities participated in the awards programme, emphasising the increasing focus of employers in encouraging women to prosper within the local workforce and also towards facilitating their retention.