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Demonstrating the truth of this assertion, Fairfirst, a company committed to excellence, has been honoured with the \u2018Company with Great Managers\u2019 award for 2023.<\/p>\n<p>This marks the fourth consecutive year that Fairfirst has received this recognition from the Colombo Leadership Academy. The award ceremony saw six outstanding leaders from Fairfirst being felicitated with the prestigious \u2018Great Managers Award\u2019 for their exceptional contributions in various categories, including: Aligning organisational vision, coaching others for growth, leadership integrality &amp; holistic approach, aligning organisational vision, and coaching others for growth.<\/p>\n<p>Fairfirst believes in promoting a progressive work culture that enables individuals to reach their full potential through continuous investment in human capital development. This empowers talented individuals, nurturing them into future business leaders while emphasising The Fairfirst Way of pursuing professional excellence. Across various dimensions of business success, the manager\u2019s role is pivotal, influencing diversity, productivity, and retention. Gallup\u2019s analysis reveals that managers account for 70% of the variance in team engagement, highlighting their significant impact on employee morale and performance.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018Company with Great Managers\u2019 and \u2018The Great Managers Awards\u2019 are initiatives taken towards identifying, assessing, and recognising organisations with \u2018Great Managers\u2019 benchmarking with the best of the best in the corporate world. The awards, through a set of stringent leadership competency evaluations, strive to define and build an eco-system and culture that nurtures great managers in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on this recognition, Sandeep Gopal, CEO of Fairfirst Insurance, states, \u201cBeing honoured for the fourth consecutive year, this award holds deep meaning for us, reflecting our commitment to fostering a culture of growth and empowerment. It represents our unwavering pursuit of excellence, empowering every team member to reach their full potential. Through our core values of empathy, authenticity, transparency, and social responsibility, we empower our colleagues to be agents of change, advancing our shared vision. I extend my best wishes to them as they embark on their leadership journey.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Head of Human Resources, Rasika Perera, added, \u2018This accolade is a testament to our unwavering commitment to fairness and innovation, underscoring our ethos of progress and inclusivity. 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