Hayleys Fentons was honoured with the Gold award at the recent People Development Awards (PDA) organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development (SLITAD). This award is a platform to recognise and honour companies that have demonstrated an exceptional dedication to people development across Sri Lankan business enterprises.

SLITAD aims to draw attention to organisations that prioritise all-encompassing Human Talent Development programmes, in accordance with both international and local best practices.

Hayleys Fentons has achieved the highest recognition in its Construction sector, with companies awarded across 14 diverse sectors also including Telecommunications, FMCG, IT, Garment Industry & Manufacturing.

Commenting on this event, Hasith Prematillake, Managing Director of Hayleys Fentons said, “As a service organization with a diversified workforce, Hayleys Fentons has directed significant efforts towards training and development initiatives. This commitment is showcased through our best-in-class practices in performance and talent management, learning and development programmes, employee recognition initiatives, and other innovative HR initiatives implemented by our skilled Human Resources team.”

Lalani Weeraarachchi, General Manager of the Hayleys Fentons Human Resources division, expressed her gratitude, saying, “We commend SLITAD for organizing the PDA to recognise companies that make significant contributions to the development of their people, stakeholders, and the nation. Our leadership team at Hayleys Fentons continually encourages us to strive for excellence, realise our potential, identify talents and skill gaps, and focus on continuous improvement in our talent development initiatives and we are grateful for this support.”

For more information about Hayleys Fentons Limited, its services and career opportunities, please visit www.hayleysfentons.com.