First Capital named a Great Workplace for Young Talent in Sri Lanka by Great Place To Work®

First Capital named a Great Workplace for Young Talent in Sri Lanka by Great Place To Work®

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s capital markets, has been recognised as one of the Great Workplaces for Young Talent in Sri Lanka for 2026 by Great Place To Work® Sri Lanka, reflecting its commitment to creating a workplace where young professionals can grow, contribute, and thrive.

The recognition is based on the globally recognised Great Place To Work® For All™ model, which evaluates organisations through the Trust Index™ Employee Experience Survey and Culture Audit™. The Trust Index™ measures employees’ experiences across trust, pride, and camaraderie, while the Culture Audit™ evaluates the people practices that support and sustain a positive employee experience.

The 2026 study covers organisations assessed between June 2025 and May 2026. Eligible organisations must be registered in Sri Lanka, have more than 20 employees aged 35 or below representing at least 10% of their workforce, meet the qualifying criteria for Great Place To Work Certified™, and demonstrate people practices that support a Great Place To Work® For All™.

At First Capital, the recognition reflects a culture that encourages young professionals to take ownership, develop their capabilities, and contribute to the organisation’s growth. Through learning opportunities, collaborative practices, and a focus on employee development, First Capital continues to create an environment where young talent can build meaningful careers.

Chamara Pussella, Head of Human Resources at First Capital Holdings PLC, commented, “Being recognised as a Great Workplace for Young Talent affirms our commitment to creating an environment where young professionals can learn, contribute, and progress. We place strong emphasis on development opportunities, collaboration, and a culture where employees feel respected and empowered to take ownership of their growth. We will continue to strengthen our people practices, ensuring First Capital remains a workplace where young talent can build meaningful and rewarding careers.”

“Being part of First Capital has given me the opportunity to continuously learn, take on new challenges, and contribute to meaningful work. What I value most is an environment where ideas are encouraged, collaboration comes naturally, and young professionals are given the space to thrive. This recognition reflects the workplace we experience every day and the opportunities we have to grow both professionally and personally,” said Amaya Gunasekara, Assistant Vice President – Brand and Partnerships, First Capital Holdings PLC.

As First Capital continues to grow, it remains committed to creating a workplace where young talent is empowered to shape what comes next.

About First Capital Holdings PLC

First Capital Holdings PLC is a listed full-service investment institution in Sri Lanka, operating as a primary dealer, corporate finance advisor, wealth manager and stockbroker. With strong emphasis on upholding stability, fostering a competitive advantage and providing an exceptional customer experience, together with the support of JXG (Janashakthi Group), First Capital focuses on staying true to its ‘Performance First’ ethos. With over four decades of expertise in delivering capital market solutions, the credit ratings of First Capital Holdings PLC and its subsidiary First Capital Treasuries PLC have been reaffirmed by Lanka Rating Agency (LRA) at A+ Entity Rating with a Stable Outlook. First Capital Holdings PLC has been recognised as the Leading Investment Banking Firm in Sri Lanka – 2026 at the World Economic Magazine Awards, further reinforcing its position as a trusted leader in the investment banking sector. In 2025, the company became the first investment institution in Sri Lanka to achieve Superbr
ands status, recognising its strong brand presence and market leadership.

About Great Place To Work®

Great Place To Work®, headquartered in the USA, is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance™ workplace cultures. Through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services, and certification programs, Great Place To Work® provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. The organization serves businesses, non-profits, and government agencies in over 170 territories across five continents, including Sri Lanka.

Learn more at www.greatplacetowork.com or www.greatplacetowork.lk.

About the Great Workplaces for Young Talent in Sri Lanka – 2026

This program recognizes organizations that have completed Great Place To Work®’s rigorous two-lens model: the Trust Index™ Employee Experience Survey and the Culture Audit™ People Practice analysis framework, meeting the global qualification criteria to be certified as a Great Workplace.

As young talent continues to shape the future of work, Great Place To Work® is proud to unveil the 2026 List of Great Workplaces for Young Talent in Sri Lanka. Recognizing the growing influence and importance of this demographic within today’s workforce, Great Place To Work® Sri Lanka has enhanced its assessment methodology to identify and celebrate organizations that genuinely empower, engage, and develop the next generation of leaders. Reflecting this renewed focus, the recognition has been rebranded as Great Workplaces for Young Talent 2026, spotlighting workplaces that create exceptional experiences and opportunities for young professionals to thrive.

The list is based on assessments which surveyed nearly 80,000 Sri Lankan employees (including over 48,000 young talent under 35 years of age) and a comprehensive review of each organization’s people practices and policies.