Union Assurance, clinched the ‘Innovative Women-Focused Initiatives’ award at the Satyn Magazine Women-Friendly Workplace Awards 2024.
This accolade reflects on the Company’s steadfast commitment to cultivating a supportive workplace that empowers female team members.
Union Assurance champions a robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mandate that enables everyone to thrive.
The Company’s structured strategic framework is designed to create a conducive work environment that transcends traditional norms and eliminates gender disparity with a special focus on actively fostering pathways for females in various roles, particularly in leadership and non-traditional positions.
A standout initiative in its women-focused initiatives is the GROW platform. GROW, which is an acronym for Growth and Development, Recognition, Opportunities and Well-being is a dynamic platform dedicated to supporting females both personally and professionally. Through GROW, Union Assurance offers tailored training and development opportunities, recognition initiatives, networking and mentorship programmes as well as resources aimed at enriching the financial, emotional and physical well-being of team members.
Nisansala Paranayapa, the Chief People Officer at Union Assurance, stated, “At Union Assurance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values that are deeply embedded in our Company culture and are reflected in everything we do. Ourpolicies and frameworks have yielded impressive results, achieving true gender parity with 49% female representation—an accomplishment we are extremely proud of. This award reaffirms our unwavering focus and we extend our gratitude to Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards.”