Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) Advances Sustainable & Inclusive Work Agenda 📈

The EFC, Sri Lanka’s leading national employer organization, has concluded its 2024/25 initiatives, centering on industrial relations, sustainable growth, and workforce resilience. Key efforts focused on navigating the "new normal" through tech-readiness and social responsibility. • Core Objectives & Mission • Promote social harmony via productive employment and efficient workforce management. • Resolve industrial disputes fairly to ensure growth and stability. • Represent member interests in labour law and national policy advocacy. • Strategic Highlights 2024/25 • Employers’ Symposium 2025: Focused on ecological, demographic, and regulatory shifts under the theme "Traversing Turbulence." • Digital Transformation: Launched the EFC mobile app to streamline member services and access to legal/HR resources. • Sustainability: Directed initiatives toward "Green Skills" and climate-conscious innovation across manufacturing and SMEs. • Inclusion & Safety Initiatives • Gender Equality: Conducted specialized training on gender equity; celebrated women’s contributions in the workforce. • Disability Inclusion: Performed accessibility audits for major firms like HSBC and MAS Capital to improve workplace physical standards. • Occupational Safety & Health (OSH): Partnered with the ILO for a "Safety + Health for All" study in the plantation sector, specifically targeting hazards in tea plucking and chemical handling. • Sectoral Representation The EFC represents 21 industries through specialized groups including Hotels & Tourism, Banking & Insurance, Apparel & Textiles, Logistics, and ICT/BPM.