iSON Xperiences has been declared the best the company for work place practices, under the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAs) 2018, having defeated 55 other companies in Africa.
At the prestigious award ceremony, held in Lagos last week, the organizer noted that the award was in recognition of iSON Xperiences’ outstanding and innovative approaches in employee engagement and alignment such that they feel passionate about their jobs.
The organizer added iSON has always display commitment towards ensuring that all its employees enjoy peace and prosperity through its strong management commitment and a participative approach to workplace safety and health; and by way driving sustainable development across the communities beyond the reach of its operation.
Commenting on the award, Founder & Chairman of iSON Group, Ramesh Awtaney said, “We are deeply honoured to receive this award. This year was highly competitive as we had to battle 55 other great companies across Africa to win the award. To be recognised by the SERAs is a fulfilling achievement for us.”
He stated that the award is about defining the company’s role towards humanity while at the same time creating value for its employees, customers, shareholders, communities and the society at large.
The SERAs – CSR Awards is an annual project which aims to promote as well as raise awareness about the roles organizations play with emphasis on their responsibility towards stakeholders and the social development of Africa. This edition was themed ‘Poverty Eradication Through Sustainability: Turning Challenges into Opportunities’ and focussed on uncovering those organisations whom through their CSR and sustainability activities have committed themselves to reduction of poverty and helping the continent to meet up with its aspirations in all areas of sustainable development goals.
This award follows successive recognitions of iSON Xperiences for its sustainability initiatives including, the “Best Company in Poverty Eradication” and “Best New Entrant in Corporate Social Responsibility” awards in 2017. The company was also shortlisted in the categories of; ‘Best Company in Promotion of Gender Equality and Women Empowerment’ as well as ‘The SERAs Innovation Prize’, and ‘Best Corporate Communications Team’ at the SERA Awards this year.