Great Place To Work unveils the Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka for 2026

Great Place To Work has announced the 50 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka for 2026 – the 14th consecutive year study contributing to the world’s largest ongoing workplace culture research. Conducted between April 2025 and March 2026, the study surveyed over 80,000 employees (who represented a 93,000 workforce) across 200 organisations spanning over 20 industries, with an impressive average response rate of 86%.  

The 50 Best Workplaceswere selected using the globally standardised Great Place to Work model, using two key lenses: Firstly, the Trust IndexSurvey, accounting for 75% of the score, measuring employee experiences of trust, pride, and camaraderie. Secondly, the Culture Audit, which contributes 25% of the score, evaluates people practices that foster positive workplace culture in the long-term. Statistical standards, strict anonymity protocols, post-survey audits, and random employee verifications were used to verify the integrity of the results. 

The level to which organisations are a ‘Great Place To Work For All’ are measured through trust in leadership and the ability for employees to reach their full potential accounting for 85% of the final assessment score, with innovation by all, living by meaningful values, and leadership effectiveness making up the remaining 15%.

To qualify, organisations needed to be registered in Sri Lanka, employ more than 20 people, achieve Great Place To Work Certification  passing a minimum of 70% positive Trust Index employee feedback rating within 1 year of the selection period, and complete a ‘For All’ Culture Audit submission. 

The Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka in 2026 recorded an average of 91% positive employee perception, significantly outperforming the Rest by 11% points. The Best highlighted fairness in pay and top management as role models as the strongest drivers of emotional connection. While workplace politics and fairness in promotions remain areas of concern across all organisations, the Best continue to lead in addressing these challenges. 

The following organisations were recognised among the 50 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka for 2026, across four employee-size categories:

Micro category (up to 100 employees); Oxford College of Business, Altrium, Wedagedara Producers,  Peri Logistics,  Adapt Information Technologies, SYNERGEN Technology Labs, VS Fresh, Winners Global Investments,  BoardPAC and Sunquick Lanka.

Small category (101 –250 employees); AB Mauri Lanka, Agro Ventures Plantations,  Dijital Team,  Advantis Express - Licensee of Federal Express, Uzabase, Würth Lanka,  Gapstars,  Stelacom,  Toppan Forms (Colombo), and Perfect Business Solution Services. 

Medium category (251-500 employees); Ideal Motors, YKK Lanka, Bairaha Farms,  Technomedics International, Intrepid Colombo, Douglas & Sons,  DYVESTA Group,  Expolanka Freight, BCD Travel Sri Lanka, Lion Brewery (Ceylon), Savinda Graphic Systems, PGP Glass Ceylon, and Janashakthi Insurance, 

Large category (over 500 employees); the recognised organisations were Hilton, Hayleys Plantations, Amsafe Bridport, AIA Insurance Lanka, Marriott International, Sitrek Security Solutions, Diamond Cutters, Omega Line,  S.A Silva & Sons Lanka,  Nawaloka Medicare, SYNERGEN Health, Singer Finance (Lanka), United Tobacco Processing,  HNB Life,  DIMO,  HNB General Insurance and Sunshine Group

An awards ceremony will be held on 11 September 2026 at Cinnamon Life, recognising the Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka and Asia 2026, preceded by a regional conference on 10 September, featuring knowledge-sharing sessions and practical insights on building high-performing workplace cultures.