EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025: Celebrating Workplace Excellence 📈

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) marked its 96-year milestone by hosting the inaugural National Best Employer Awards, recognizing leadership and people-centered innovation amidst national economic challenges. • Overall Winners (Top 10) The elite list featured industry leaders across banking, apparel, and conglomerates: • Aitken Spence PLC • Brandix Apparel Ltd • Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC • Dialog Axiata PLC • Hatton National Bank PLC • Hayleys PLC • Hemas Holdings • John Keells Holdings PLC • Nestlé Lanka Ltd (Also won Franklyn Amarasinghe Memorial Award for Best Industrial Relations) • Toyota Lanka Ltd • Strategic Sector Impact • Apparel & Textiles: Recognized for resilience and global competitiveness. • Banking & Finance: Highlighted for ethical governance and digital transformation. • FMCG: Emphasized leadership in sustainable, people-focused culture. • Award Criteria Evaluated on five core pillars: Strategic HR Excellence, Leadership & Culture, Socio-Economic Contribution, Ethics & Compliance, and Digital Transformation. • Honorable Mentions Recognized for excellence: Ceylon Tobacco Company, Chevron Lubricants, Haleon Lanka, Lion Brewery, and South Asia Gateway Terminals. Based on official EFC 2025 results.