Message from the ILO Country Director for Sri Lanka and the Maldives

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On behalf of the International Labour Organization (ILO), I extend my warmest Congratulations to the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon and all partners involved in the EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025.

These prestigious awards recognise and celebrate employers who place people at the heart of their business strategies and organisational cultures.

Enterprises that invest in skills development, occupational safety and health, workers’ well-being, and constructive social dialogue are upholding fundamental principles and rights at work, while strengthening productivity, resilience, and sustainable enterprise development.

By promoting fair employment practices, innovation, and gender equality, these employers are setting important benchmarks for excellence in the world of work. Their commitment contributes directly to inclusive and respectful workplaces, decent work opportunities and inclusive economic growth in Sri Lanka. In doing so, they demonstrate that business success and social responsibility go hand in hand, and that investing in people is fundamental to building a more equitable, resilient, and prosperous future for all.

Joni Simpson, Country Director (Sri Lanka and the Maldives), International Labour Organization