Oxford College of Business (OCB) has achieved another significant milestone in its workplace journey, being named among the 50 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka for the 13th consecutive year at the Great Place To Work Awards 2026 — an achievement that reflects more than a decade of sustained commitment to building a high-trust, people-centred organisational culture.

Adding further significance to this milestone, Oxford College of Business was recognised as the No. 1 Micro-Sized Best Workplace in Sri Lanka, received Industry Excellence for Workplace Culture in the Professional Services Sector, and was ranked the 49th Best Small & Medium-Sized Workplace in Asia.

Together, the four distinctions provide a powerful endorsement of OCB’s workplace philosophy at national, industry, organisational-size and regional levels.

Thirteen Years of Consistency

For Oxford College of Business, being recognised among Sri Lanka’s 50 Best Workplaces for the 13th consecutive year is particularly meaningful.

While individual awards celebrate achievement at a particular point in time, thirteen successive years of recognition speak to something deeper — the ability to sustain a workplace culture through changing generations of employees, evolving expectations, organisational growth, technological transformation and new ways of working.

Throughout this journey, Oxford College of Business has continued to place its people at the centre of institutional progress, recognising that the experience it creates for students and stakeholders begins with the experience it creates for its employees.

The institution’s people philosophy is built around trust, respect, fairness, professional development, recognition, wellbeing, inclusion and meaningful opportunities for employees to contribute to the direction of the organisation.

No. 1 Micro-Sized Best Workplace in Sri Lanka

Further strengthening its 2026 performance, Oxford College of Business was named the No. 1 Micro-Sized Best Workplace in Sri Lanka.

The recognition demonstrates that the strength of workplace culture is not determined by organisational scale. Oxford College of Business has consciously used its close-knit organisational structure to encourage greater accessibility to leadership, stronger cross-functional collaboration, faster communication and a workplace where individual contributions can have visible institutional impact.

Commenting on the achievement, Malindu Ranasinghe, Director/CEO of Oxford College of Business, said: “Being recognised among Sri Lanka’s 50 Best Workplaces for thirteen consecutive years is perhaps one of the most meaningful achievements in our institutional journey. Awards may recognise a particular year, but consistency over thirteen years tells a much bigger story. It tells us that through change, growth and challenge, our people have continued to believe in the culture we are building together.

To also be recognised as Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Micro-Sized Best Workplace, receive Industry Excellence for Workplace Culture in the Professional Services Sector, and be ranked among Asia’s Best Small & Medium Workplaces makes 2026 an exceptionally proud year for Oxford College of Business.

We have always believed that if we expect our people to create exceptional experiences for our students, we must first create an exceptional experience for our people. Culture is not created for an award. It is built every day through how people are treated, whether they are heard, whether their contribution is valued and whether they are given the opportunity to become better versions of themselves.

This recognition belongs to every member of the Oxford College of Business family, past and present, who has contributed to this remarkable thirteen-year journey. Above all, I give glory to God for His grace, guidance and faithfulness that have sustained Oxford College of Business throughout these years.”

Oxford College of Business was also recognised for Industry Excellence for Workplace Culture in the Professional Services Sector, extending the significance of its achievement beyond higher education.

The recognition demonstrates OCB’s commitment to benchmarking itself against professionally managed organisations across the wider corporate landscape, rather than measuring workplace excellence solely against other educational institutions.

This approach has encouraged the institution to continuously strengthen its practices in areas including leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, professional learning, recognition, wellbeing, inclusion and digital enablement.

From Sri Lanka to the Asian Stage

OCB’s workplace credentials were further strengthened internationally with its ranking as the 49th Best Small & Medium-Sized Workplace in Asia.

The regional recognition places Oxford College of Business alongside organisations from across Asia and provides an important external benchmark for the institution’s workplace culture.

For Oxford College of Business, the achievement demonstrates that an organisation of relatively modest scale from Sri Lanka can build a workplace experience capable of earning recognition on a much larger regional stage.

Mrs. Lakshika De Silva, Director – Human Resources at Oxford College of Business, said: “Thirteen consecutive years of recognition make this achievement particularly special because great workplace culture is never something that can be completed. People change, expectations change and workplaces change. Our responsibility in HR is therefore to keep listening, learning and evolving.

At Oxford College of Business, we focus on creating an environment where people feel trusted, respected and valued, but equally where they are challenged to learn, grow and realise their potential. We continue to invest in professional development, employee wellbeing, recognition, inclusive practices, leadership opportunities and creating a workplace where people feel a genuine sense of belonging.

Being recognised as the No. 1 Micro-Sized Best Workplace in Sri Lanka is an enormous honour, but our greatest responsibility is to continue earning the trust of our people every day.”

More Than a Workplace Award

OCB’s sustained recognition reflects a broader belief that workplace culture and institutional performance are inseparable.

The institution considers engaged and empowered employees fundamental to delivering quality education, strengthening student experiences, embracing innovation and creating long-term value for its stakeholders.

Over thirteen years, this philosophy has evolved alongside changing workplace expectations. Greater emphasis has been placed on continuous learning and development, employee wellbeing and work-life balance, recognition and rewards, inclusive workplace practices, leadership development, mentoring, flexible ways of working, psychological safety and transparent performance management.

The result is a workplace culture designed not simply around retaining talent, but around enabling people to flourish.

Thirteen Years – and Still Evolving

Being named among Sri Lanka’s 50 Best Workplaces for thirteen consecutive years represents a remarkable chapter in Oxford College of Business’s organisational journey. Yet the institution views the milestone not as a destination, but as a responsibility to continue raising its standards.

The four Great Place To Work recognitions secured in 2026 — 13 consecutive years among Sri Lanka’s 50 Best Workplaces, No. 1 Micro-Sized Best Workplace in Sri Lanka, Industry Excellence for Workplace Culture in the Professional Services Sector, and 49th Best Small & Medium-Sized Workplace in Asia — collectively reflect the depth and consistency of the culture OCB has sought to build.

For Oxford College of Business, however, the most meaningful measure of a great workplace will continue to be found beyond rankings and trophies: in whether its people feel trusted, valued, supported, empowered and proud of the organisation they represent.

After thirteen consecutive years of recognition, OCB’s ambition remains unchanged — to create a workplace where exceptional people can do exceptional work.

Corporate Communications
Oxford College of Business