Celebrating the elegance of womanhood at Taj

Marking International Women’s Day, 8 March, Taj Samudra Colombo Manager Pulkesin Mohan together with the team had special offerings to salute the associates of the hotel. It was a fun-filled day for all Taj Samudra, Colombo lady associates and the event was held at the Heritage Block The Crystal Building. 

Consultant Venereologist and Public Health specialist Dr. Sujatha Samarakoon graced the occasion by speaking to Taj Associates during the event.

Mohan said, “At the Taj we are committed to increase the gender diversity ratio, currently our target is 20% and we wish to achieve this year.”

He also commented that women are attaining higher positions in most of the organisations in Sri Lanka and the Taj Samudra, Colombo has focused more on gender diversity in the hotel. Taj Samudra, Colombo has recruited female students from universities in the rural provinces like Sabaragamuwa and Uva Universities and female cadre from the Sri Lanka Forces to various services like valet parking, fitness centre, security departments, and the food and beverage department at the hotel. The hotel has upgraded the female locker rooms facilities and opened the day care centre which is in operation for the children of Taj Samudra employees since 2016.