{"id":225423,"date":"2024-09-04T17:20:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T15:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/?p=225423"},"modified":"2024-09-04T17:20:41","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T15:20:41","slug":"wellbeing-at-the-core-of-our-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/en\/wellbeing-at-the-core-of-our-work\/","title":{"rendered":"REST: wellbeing and inclusivity at the core of our work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">REST is a program designed to improve the balance<\/span><b> between personal life and work<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, adapting to the needs of each individual and reflecting the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/en\/growens-values\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">core values<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> embodied by the company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program provides the <\/span><b>necessary time <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to recharge, care for loved ones, and focus on personal projects without compromising one&#8217;s growth journey within the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits offered not only exceed those envisioned by local law provisions, but also compete with <\/span><b>industry standards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at an international level. They apply in every country where Growens operates, taking local legislation into account while simultaneously creating a fair and competitive global standard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is to promote <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/en\/social-sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">people&#8217;s wellbeing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, create an<\/span><b> engaged and flexible international team<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and make Growens a<\/span><b> resilient organization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, built on a strong and shared foundation of processes, skills, and responsibilities, capable of ensuring full operations regardless of individual circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Benefits\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Parental leave\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Every parent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or civil status, is entitled to paid leave that exceeds legal provisions in the event of a<\/span><b> birth or adoption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to create stronger bonds with the new addition to the family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This leave is guaranteed both before the new family member joins the household and during the first period after birth or adoption.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growens aims to provide parents with everything they need to fully enjoy the<\/span><b> moments that truly matter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In this way, every family can<\/span><b> grow united and establish strong and lasting bonds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the very beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Caregiving &amp; Medical Leave\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The organization supports its people during<\/span><b> difficult times<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by offering additional paid leave beyond what is required by law, in cases of personal illness or illness of loved ones (regardless of any formal family relationship).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows everyone to take the time they need for personal medical appointments or therapies, and to stay close to their loved ones without sacrificing<\/span><b> their own job<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sabbatical leave\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growens offers paid sabbatical leave to promote<\/span><b> personal growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, improve <\/span><b>wellbeing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and support<\/span><b> work-life balance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it&#8217;s traveling, learning to play a new musical instrument, or dedicating time to a long-held personal project, changing perspective for a while can be the perfect way to <\/span><b>recharge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and return to work with renewed energy and motivation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Bereavement leave\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In difficult times, such as the loss of a loved one (regardless of any formal family relationship), everyone is entitled to request additional days of paid bereavement leave beyond what is mandated by law, <\/span><b>process grief and support one\u2019s loved ones<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Volunteering leave\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growens recognizes the importance of dedicating time to the wellbeing of the community to <\/span><b>make a difference<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is why it offers paid leave for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/en\/power-volunteering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">volunteering activities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This support is designed to help people participate in initiatives that not only enrich their personal lives, but also strengthen the bond with the community where they live.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is resilience in a company and why is it important?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a resilient organization is extremely important for any business. A &#8220;resilient organization&#8221; refers to the ability to<\/span><b> react and adapt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to sudden changes, whether internal or external, in a way that allows the company to continue operating effectively while finding<\/span><b> new opportunities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, even during periods of uncertainty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a rapidly growing company, resilience is <\/span><b>crucial<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Being resilient means not only facing challenges with determination but also adapting and feeling comfortable in a constantly changing environment. This makes it increasingly essential to invest intentionally in <\/span><b>corporate culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This investment includes, among other things, the continuous improvement of<\/span><b> work practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making processes clearer and more documented, and promoting <\/span><b>transparency and collaboration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Alongside this, a concrete commitment to employee wellbeing is vital: initiatives like Growens REST support their mental and physical health, helping them balance work and personal life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a <\/span><b>resilient company<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also means showing flexibility in managing responsibilities, taking on a colleague\u2019s tasks in their absence, and adapting to the team\u2019s needs. This approach ensures that the organization continues to<\/span><b> function smoothly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even in unforeseen situations, creating a solid and cohesive work environment capable of successfully facing and overcoming<\/span><b> future challenges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Wrap up\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growens recognizes that success is closely linked to its people\u2019 satisfaction and wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the REST program, it takes a step further towards a more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/en\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inclusive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> sustainable, and resilient future<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where everyone can feel valued, supported, and part of an ever-evolving organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>REST is the revolutionary flexible time off program designed to promote employee wellbeing and ensure organizational resilience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[74,85],"class_list":["post-225423","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-senza-categoria","tag-culture","tag-sustainability-2"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/225423","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=225423"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/225423\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":225436,"href":"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/225423\/revisions\/225436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=225423"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=225423"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.growens.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=225423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}