A happy workforce is key for organizational performance
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It directly benefits your business when your employees’ wellbeing is thriving, as they perform better, take fewer sick days, and experience less burnout and turnover.
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Prioritizing employee health and wellbeing helps to cultivate a positive image with public and shareholders and contributes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) Goals and Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
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The fact is…
not every workforce is happy
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Depending on the industry, workers can be exposed to pollution (air/noise/water), hazardous materials, or to long working hours without appropriate breaks and healthy diet. ​This can result in: chronic energy deficiency, anemia, undernutrition, or conversely, obesity and overweight.
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Lack of maternity protection and parental leave
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Negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on employees’ health and wellbeing
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Women in the workforce
face even more challenges
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Care and unpaid domestic work are usually seen as women's responsibilities, making it difficult for them to participate in the labor force and return to it after maternity leave. Globally, ~50% women participated in workforce compared to ~80% for men.
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Women were disproportionately affected by disruptions to work and lay-offs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Investing in better maternity protection encourages women to enter and remain in the labor force, thereby utilizing these huge human resources.
FOR
EMPLOYEES
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Increased job satisfaction
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Better health
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Reduced sick days
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Higher productivity
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Increased earnings
FOR
SHAREHOLDERS
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Ethical investing
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Return of investment up to 6:1
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EMPLOYERS
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Reduced absenteeism
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Increased retention rate
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Enhanced productivity
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Reduced accident rate
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Reduced healthcare costs
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Positive image with public and shareholders
FOR CONSUMERS
& SOCIETY
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Responsible products
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Healthier communities
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Sustainable development in supplier countries
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Compliance with local regulations
"I used to work at several factories before joining ofi. There, I saw many employees having to go to the toilet to express and dispose of their milk because there was no lactation room. It was hard for them to continue breastfeeding. Such a pity! At ofi, we have a lactation room on site and breaks for pregnant and lactating employees. It's great that our employees are fully supported so they have the choice to continue breastfeeding when they return to work."
Duong Thi Thu Ha, HR & Admin Supervisor - Pistachio factory in Tien Nga Dong Nai, Viet Nam, ofi