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It’s all about Employee Wellbeing

The health and wellbeing of employees is paramount at Zurich, and we want to take care of people to the best possible extent.

How we understand employee wellbeing

We believe employees who are healthy, happy and motivated are more productive and engaged.

Zurich has developed a global holistic wellbeing framework that provides our people with the tools and resources needed to stay healthy and empowered. We aim to support measures that allow employees to grow in the four dimensions of wellbeing – physical, social, mental and financial – which are supporting our employees to be our best selves every day and everywhere.

We remain committed to making a difference – for our employees and customers – as we continue to navigate through a world where change is coming faster than ever. With the support of a caring employer, our people are well-equipped to chart their success while remaining confident that their wellbeing is among our highest priorities.

Our wellbeing initiatives around the world

Brazil

Equilíbrio Z

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Zurich in Brazil has launched the program Equilíbrio Z in order to encourage and support a healthy work-life balance for Zurich employees in Brazil

There are various initiatives in place to support employees in the four focus areas of wellbeing: physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing

Chile

FactorZ

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This program has the purpose to cultivate and sustain good human networks. Cultivate the development of emotional/relationship management skills

Through monthly activities – physical activities, workshops, recognition programs, etc. – the employee is encouraged to strengthen healthy habits

The focus of our community is wellbeing

Mexico

Reto Bienestar

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The Zurich employees will participate in the wellness challenge through the wide range of activities, with each one being able to choose those that add to their quality of life

The activities are:

  • Functional training, therapeutic movements and conscious eating.
  • Webinars and workshops of wellbeing
  • Health campaign
  • Live Well app health campaigns: Daily use and different annual challenges
Ecuador

Occupational health and wellness

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The goal is to prioritize the safety, integrity and security of Zurich employees

Promoting healthy habits and guaranteeing compliance with the regulations in the country about the occupational health. We will do it with a focus on the five initiatives:

  • Health surveillance ergonomics
  • Prevention and care
  • Flexible work models
  • The mental and physical health program
Colombia

B&B

Benefit program in Colombia

The benefits program is part of our sustainable global wellness framework to create benefits for Zurich employees and the company. Now employees are healthy, happy and motivated in their work

The 3 pillars are:

  • Physical
  • Social
  • Mental
  • Financial
Argentina

Hybrid Working Model

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This program offers a healthy place to work the new hybrid model, giving tools for the day, through 3 pillars:

  • Sustainability
  • Wellness
  • Diversity
Germany

Auticon

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Seeing what others don’t see at Zurich Germany

Zurich Germany joins the Group’s framework agreement with Auticon and promotes the project deployment of people with autism at Zurich

North America

Holistic resources: support for employees to be the best version of themselves

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Access to a variety of benefits and policies that support emotional, social, financial and physical wellbeing

  • Robust Employee Assistance Program with access to personalized care and eight free therapy sessions per year
  • Employees certified as Mental Health First Aid Champions to support others
  • Expert medical second opinion benefits, digital back muscle and joint care
  • Wellbeing focused Employee Resource Groups (AbilitieZ and Healthy MindZ)
Indonesia

Wellbeing & Sustainability Zurich Indonesia: The launch of Zurina

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Support wellbeing by med-check for the employees and commitment to planet: harvesting vegetable plants at office’s rooftop

Our commitment to Wellbeing, Sustainability, Emerging Leaderz and Mindfitz evidenced by the birth of Zurina. Driven by employees and supported by Zurich, through integrated activities such as med-check, EAP (wellbeing); music and sports (Mindfitz) and inspiring leadership talkshows. Also, our go green campaign by solar panel and vegetable plants at office rooftop by our hydroponic enthusiast

Hong Kong

APAC People Council: Feel valued, respected and engaged

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Building connectivity and driving positive change in Asia Pacific (APAC).

APAC People Council has established to promote and share best practices across the region, to expedite the great DEIB and wellbeing initiatives. Each quarter, the council focuses on one topic. In Q4 2021, we hosted the Wellbeing Challenge and raised more than $40,000. with participation of nearly 700 employees across seven countries.

Singapore

Challenging employees to boost wellbeing

Zurich Singapore Movember initiative

During the month of May 2021, 48 employees participated in the “May-You-Be-Fit Challenge,” tracking their steps in order to collect money for charity.

In November 2021, a “Movember” challenge was launched to raise awareness about mental health issues faced by men. Thirteen “Mo Bros” participated by growing a moustache to support the initiative. In addition, over $10,000 was raised for charity.

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Our global wellbeing framework

In 2018, Zurich developed a holistic employee wellbeing framework that provides its employees with the tools and resources needed to help them stay healthy and empowered. With four key areas of mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing.

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Work environment

We want to create a positive work environment and consistently take care of the wellbeing in the workplace.

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Our DEIB section

Our people are the heart and soul of Zurich and together we are committed to delivering on our purpose – let’s create a brighter future together

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