Health, safety and well-being
The health, safety and well-being of our workforce is important to us, helping promote employee satisfaction, enhances our appeal as an employer, and ensure we attract and retain motivated and productive people.
Our commitment
As a company with major holdings in the life insurance business, we are especially sensitive to the day-to-day stressors our employees experience in both their personal and professional lives. We are committed to creating a workplace that allows people to perform and develop in a safe and healthy environment. We believe our employees must have the necessary support to reduce their stress at work and at home, and to improve their health and personal performance.
Programs
Our approach to workplace health and wellness focuses on providing a wide range of preventative health and well-being services for our people.
Health, safety and well-being
Programs
Health assistance and support
Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program. This program provides support and assistance to employees and their families facing sensitive issues related to work, health and life including: workplace challenges, nutrition and health, physical health, addiction concerns, stress, depression and anxiety, family and parenting, relationships, and other situations.
Access to portable optional life insurance, critical illness and accident coverages allowing employees to purchase insurance products that fit their needs and those of their family.
Access to a virtual integrated health platform that operates through a mobile app and gives our employees direct and confidential access to health specialists, including for mental health and stress management aspects, via an online platform or a phone and/or video call, as needed.
Access to the Teladoc, which provides our employees with a free and confidential access to a global database of 50,000 peer-ranked medical specialists who can help understand medical conditions and treatment options.
Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, medical, vision, and dental care coverage for its employees and retirees.
Access to on-site flu vaccinations or reimbursement of fees for a flu vaccine provided by a doctor or a pharmacy.
Employer-paid access to Calm, a multifaceted app providing sleep, meditation and relaxation aids and featuring a wide variety of content to help with stress management.
Wellness programs and incentives
Yearly, flexible well-being allocation, which can be used by employees towards fitness, wellness or well-being purposes, among others. Paid gym membership is offered to employees.
We ensure our buildings meet all requirements related to occupational health, including ergonomic considerations.
Travel assistance
All employees have access to Crisis24, an online tool in charge of accompanying employees during international or national business trips. It provides all information related to security to keep employees safe while abroad and offers emergency assistance, if needed.