Star celebrated for people-centric culture and practices at SLITAD People Development Awards
On August 4, 2024, STAR was recognized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development (SLITAD) for its sustained commitment to best-in-class human resource and development practices, and for continuing to set new and higher standards for fair and ethical employment in Sri Lanka’s apparel industry.
SLITAD’s People Development Awards celebrate organizations that lead the way with human resource practices that contribute to individual growth and the development of Sri Lanka as a whole.
This marked STAR’s first time participating in the award ceremony, where the company was honored with the Gold Award for 2023/2024.
SLITAD’s People Development Awards celebrate organizations leading the way with human resource practices that contribute to individual growth, and the development of Sri Lanka as a whole.
‘‘This award is a testament to the groundbreaking approaches of Star in fostering an inclusive culture that encourages creativity, collaboration and human capital development, and to our people who have been at the forefront of the company’s transformative growth and innovation excellence,’ said Star Garments Group Managing Director A. Sukumaran.
Consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work® in Sri Lanka, STAR employs over 10,000 people and is dedicated to maintaining a safe, ethical, and rewarding workplace across its 12 facilities. The company fosters a people-first culture, offering comprehensive training and education programs that provide continuous opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
A leader in sustainability, STAR is also Sri Lanka’s first group of apparel manufacturing facilities to achieve carbon-neutral certification. The company also boasts 8 LEED-certified facilities, including Southeast Asia’s first Passive House.
