Harvesters of Finlays Estates tour India

The winners in Munnar, India

Finlays launched a program to identify the best performing tea harvesters in 2009. The six best harvesters from Hapugastenna and Udapussellawa plantations were given an all expense paid tour to Munnar, India.

The competition was carried out across the 26 Finlays tea estates. The best harvester from each estate was selected according to the number of kilos and the quality of tea leaves plucked for the entire year.

Chairman of Finlays Tea Estates Naresh Ratwatte initiated the concept. We have been blessed with a committed and disciplined workforce, this program will continue further, and will help to build the morale of the workforce, to make them feel comfortable within the organisation" said Head of HR Ranil Kapugeekiyana Finlays Tea Estates.

Throughout the competition all internal quality controls were maintained as usual to make sure that the emphasis on 'quality' was the main objective. The competition was well accepted by the employees and there was a keen interest all around and has helped increase the overall morale of the workforce.