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eBay R&D Center Israel: High-Enter – A unique program for people with disabilities, specifically, persons with autism
Every eighth Israeli is a person with a disability, and 50% of Israeli people with disabilities are unemployed. A sub-group where the gap between employment potential and fulfillment is particularly prominent is persons with autism (PwA). Many PwA possess skills making them suitable for high-level positions, but often end up unemployed or in jobs below their potential due to the lack of appropriate models. High-Enter, launched by the eBay Israel R&D Center in collaboration with Shekulo Tov Group, aims to address this, fostering PwA inclusion in Israeli high-tech while providing them the unique support they need. Starting with 4 employees in 2019, our program has since grown to 8, with plans to expand further. Employees are guided by a Job Coach, helping them develop both professional and interpersonal skills, and are managed by an eBay Team Manager, ensuring optimal conditions for them to thrive. This includes creating tailored work protocols and offering career development paths. From data taggers to QA testers, PwA are an organic part of eBay Israel’s activities and culture. Annual assessments demonstrate high satisfaction, development, and growth in personal independence. Following High-Enter’s success, Shekulo Tov has implemented similar programs in four other Israeli high-tech companies.
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Cenit: Empowering Employee Wellness and Inclusion
Cenit’s “Empowering Employee Wellness and Equity” program is designed to transform corporate culture in the historically masculine oil and gas sector, with over 54 stations in remote areas across Colombia. The initiative integrates wellness and inclusion into Cenit’s strategy, aiming to empower employees through innovative programs like the Talent League, Conexion Rout, and the ‘Equity Tour’. The strategy has improved well-being, physical and mental health, and enhanced inclusivity and diversity within the organization. With over 250 DEI volunteers and all 153 leaders trained in diversity and inclusivity, Cenit is paving the way for systemic cultural change. These initiatives have not only impacted internal metrics like engagement and well-being but have also influenced the broader industry through partnerships with local communities and NGOs. By fostering collaborative leadership, Cenit demonstrates a holistic approach to employee engagement, wellness, and equity, cementing its role as a leader in Colombia’s oil and gas sector.
BRONZE
HSBC: World Mental Health Day 2023
Despite 83% of employees at HSBC reporting positive mental health, 1 in 4 still do not know where to get mental health support and self-identification of a mental health condition varies across our global population.
Cutting-through the strong headline figure, we acknowledged that there was still much to do to improve mental health culture at HSBC and we utilised World Mental Health Day 2023 to:
• Alleviate stigma by cultivating an open and inclusive mental health culture
• Educate colleagues on the importance of proactively investing in mental health
• Increase awareness of the existing services HSBC offers which can support mental health
Our World Mental Health Day campaign resulted in an award-winning film, which is now being utilised by our careers team to attract new recruits, increased traffic to the mental health page on our Global Wellbeing Hub by 36%, increased use of our mental health app by over 900% in Latin America, increased membership of our Global Wellbeing community on Workplace by 167% and culminated in 96% of employees polled reporting satisfaction in the mental health support on offer at HSBC.