The Employers' Federation of Ceylon

EFC-ILO partnered Executive Diploma holds inaugural awards ceremony

Wednesday, 04 December 2019

The inaugural batch of the Executive Diploma in Employment Relations which is a collaborative venture between the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) and the International Training Centre (ITC)...
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Private sector told to end reliance on protectionism

Thursday, 28 November 2019

∎ Shah says local firms failed to become global corporates due to protectionist measures and non-competitiveness ∎ Stresses competition in the future will come from unexpected players, driven by...
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Top professionals of EFC’s Symposium call for a workforce of diversity

Wednesday, 06 November 2019

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) will unfold its 8th edition of the annual symposium on the theme ‘An Agenda for Change’ on 8 November at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, creating a platform...
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Past Chairman of EFC moots an “aggressively competitive” private sector

Wednesday, 06 November 2019

Creating a sustainable environment for businesses to thrive and an equally stimulating working environment which supports the aspirations of the modern day’s workforce is unprecedented.
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Workplace of trust a must for sustainable businesses: HR experts at EFC symposium

Friday, 01 November 2019

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) will unfold its eighth edition of the annual symposium on the theme, ‘An Agenda for Change’ on 8 November at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, creating a...
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Professionals call for shifting workplace paradigms at EFC Annual Symposium

Friday, 01 November 2019

EFC clinches ‘Most Informative Stall’ prize at NHRC

Wednesday, 23 October 2019

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) clinched the prize for the ‘Most Informative Stall’ at the recently-concluded National HR Exhibition which unfolded parallel to the National HR...
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The EFC’s relaunched ‘Compliance +’ enables companies to project as exemplary businesses

Tuesday, 01 October 2019

The branded audit certification of the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) ‘Compliance +’ which was initially launched in 2014 was recently relaunched, giving this audit tool more muscle....
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Promoting Entrepreneurs with Disability- towards an inclusive business fabric

Friday, 27 September 2019

Partially sighted Anusha Disanayaka from Kandy aspires to expand his home-based industry of stitching handloom pillow cases and marketing jute-based products made by persons with disabilities....
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EFC expands training modules on employment-related subjects

Thursday, 19 September 2019

With the objective of giving an in-depth understanding of the laws governing superannuation benefits and taxation on employment income, lump sum payments and terminal benefits, the Employers’...
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Manual for Mediators - filling a gap in commercial mediation

Thursday, 19 September 2019

"It is not possible to learn the art of mediation from a book. However, a manual which shows what basic principles to follow and how to prepare yourself to be a mediator could be valuable." The...
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No more a ‘nobody’s child’

Monday, 09 September 2019

The recent advocacy initiative, by the SOS Children’s Villages, Sri Lanka, to secure gainful employment for youth leaving their care has galvanized...
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The Employers’ Network on Disability forges work opportunities for youth

Monday, 09 September 2019

The Employers’ Network on Disability affiliated to the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) has enabled several opportunities in the world of work for youth with disabilities. This year, many...
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LABOUR LAW REFORMS

Thursday, 18 July 2019

At the National Labour Advisory Committee meeting held last week, the Minister of Labour and Trade Union Relations stated that the government wishes to codify four Acts that are currently in force,...
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