Hirdaramani employees to showcase talents

The Hirdaramani Group recently launched an employee talent show in partnership with artist Navaratne Gamage, the project gives employees an opportunity to showcase their talents in singing and dancing, composing songs, acting, presenting and writing.

The first stage was launched in September with an audition process in each factory.

A panel of judges comprising experienced directors and producers will select 100 to 150 individuals to participate in the second stage of the program.

Sri Lankan artistes provide valuable feedback and assistance to selected employees. They will enter a training and mentoring stage where they will work with Navaratne Gamage and his team of experts for a grand concert to be held at the end of the year.

"The apparel industry is one of the strongest and most dynamic industry sectors in the country, and remains the highest contributor to the GDP.

This combined with the commitment of employers to a good work environment make it the ideal sector for people looking to build their careers," said CEO, Hirdaramani Woven Cluster and Mercury Apparel clusters, Tony Nadaraja.

"At Hirdaramani we are and always have been, committed to creating an environment that fosters our employees potential.

This includes encouraging.

We understand that well-rounded experiences are essential to each individual as they build a better future, one that we hope to empower," said CEO Hirdaramani Knit Cluster, Ananda Weerakoone.