99x takes resilient measures to safeguard employees in unprecedented times

Reiterating its commitment to benefiting employees during these unprecedented times, leading Sri Lankan technology company 99x has announced that the organisation has taken important measures to ensure business continuity by safeguarding both the financial and mental wellness of its valued employees. These crucial steps

99x Co-Founder and  CEO Mano Sekaram

have enabled 99x employees to deliver the highest level of service for their global clients amidst trying times. 

Despite the challenges in the country, the teams at 99x continue to be resilient and power their customers’ digital ambitions. Key members from leading Nordic technology companies including BUS, Driv Kapital, SuperOffice, Parkly, Lettbutikk, and Culture Intelligence have praised the commitment, passion, and resilience that 99x employees are showcasing in delivering high-quality products despite numerous challenges. 

“BUS has worked with 99x for more than 10 years and we can always rely on this team for solid deliveries. Even amidst many challenges, their effort has not changed; they are resilient, optimistic, and always eager to learn about our products. They are hardworking and always focus on quality delivery when we want to put our products into the market. Our 99x colleagues are extremely committed to meeting targets and go above and beyond while keeping a forward focus with lots of positive energy,” said BUS AS Head of Product Development Lauren Hoivik.

Driv Kapital Co-founder and investor in 99x Fredrik Bysveen said, “Working with 99x has always been a wonderful experience, both on a personal and professional level. While the times are unprecedented in Sri Lanka, I have full confidence in the plans in place to ensure business continuity. I am very impressed by the 99x team’s resilience and commitment toward our customers to ensure that nothing is missed. 99x’s commitment and the ability to provide our customers the highest level of service was a key factor for us when we decided to invest in 99x and nothing has changed in that regard.”   

To ensure such passion and commitment from the employees, 99x has rolled out a cost-of-living allowance scheme as one of its key initiatives. The rollout ensures that all its employees in Sri Lanka will receive a robust salary package, improving and revising all employees' salary and allowance levels to reflect the rising cost of living better. 99x believes that ensuring economic stability will help the company retain employees and improve their productivity and satisfaction while lessening brain drain during these trying times.

Additionally, 99x has partnered with online medical consultation services, including oDoc and InReach Global, to facilitate online health consultation for its employees to fortify their wellness. These programmes allow Xians to assuage their distresses and have informative conversations with committed counsellors. These wellness platforms help the workforce build mental resilience, improve productivity and maintain motivation with their psychology-based tools for individuals and the workplace.

99x Co-founder and CEO Mano Sekaram commented, “The growth we have achieved over the years as a leading Sri Lankan technology company has always been synonymous with the growth of our people. We are here because of our people, which is why our focus on being a life partner to our employees has never been more important to us during a challenging time like this. 

“As a responsible organisation, we have taken measures to improve and revise the salary and allowance levels to reflect the rising cost of living better. While doing that, we are safeguarding the wellness of our people too by providing the right platforms to preserve their wellbeing when they need it the most.”

As the twin forces of technological change and globalisation are reshaping the global economy in multiple and essential ways, their effects are more pronounced than in labour markets. 99x hopes to devote considerable attention to analysing and anticipating evolving employee trends in advanced economies. 

Furthermore, to enhance the knowledge and skills of their workforce, 99x has also introduced several skill development programs. These programs have been initiated to create leaders not limited to their titles and to embrace an inclusive work culture, where personalities from all walks of life are welcomed, thereby granting them all opportunities to work in a globally praised company with cutting-edge technologies. 

A diverse and inclusive environment establishes a sense of belonging among employees. Employees who feel more connected at work tend to work harder and more intelligently, producing higher quality work. As a result, organisations adopting diversity and inclusion practices see considerable gains in business results, innovation, and decision-making.