Welcome to our community of professionals committed to the well-being of their employees.
In this newsletter we pay attention to presenteeism vs absenteeism: two concepts that pertain to employee behavior and their presence in the workplace, but they represent opposite ends of the spectrum. Both can have negative effects on an organization’s productivity and overall work environment. And be inspired by Tim, telling you about his personal burnout story. He’s got some important lessons to share with you. This and more… And don’t forget, mental well-being is a skill you can learn!
Working in the field of HR, talent acquisition and culture, you very well understand the importance of a healthy workplace, where talent is attracted, managed, nurtured and empowered. SABENDER Inc. helps to foster and boost this Total Talent Strategy and supports teams to thrive and achieve their full potential.
In our newsletters, we aim to provide you with valuable insights and practical tools to empower your teams to become resilient, healthy & inclusive. Our editorial team works closely with mental well-being experts to bring you the latest trends, best practices and evidence-based approaches. Let’s prioritize mental well-being & burnout prevention for a healthier and happier workplace.
The SABENDER team
Presenteeism vs. Absenteeism
UNLOCKING EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING & PRODUCTIVITY:
Presenteeism vs. Absenteeism
Discover the delicate balance between employees being present but unengaged (presenteeism) and being absent from work (absenteeism). In a world of evolving challenges, fostering a workplace culture that empowers well-being while maintaining productivity is essential.
Presenteeism and absenteeism can impact your workforce in various ways, from burnout and stress to decreased motivation. Join us as we explore the causes, effects, and strategies to address and decrease presenteeism in your organization.
Let’s create a healthier, more productive work environment together!
The Future is now: How to reduce employee turnover
This webinar provides you with essential leadership skills needed to reduce employee turnover, boost engagement across all generations and create more resilient teams. Talent retention goes beyond employer branding. Also effective leadership skills are a crucial necessity for success, especially considering that Generation X, Y and Z have completely different drivers and triggers.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and keep talent in! We will discuss the “Third Culture Strategy”, taken from intercultural and social psychology. Learn how this proven strategy can provide you with insights and skills to effectively create a new ecosystem at the workplace. Employees of all generations feel heard, and managers have the right tools to help their teams thrive.
It promises to be an inspiring session with practical insights and strategies to retain talent. We will also actively explore practical examples that are brought up by the participants during the workshop. This way, we can discuss realtime challenges and learn from each other.
Are you an (HR) manager looking for solutions to reduce employee turnover, then you don’t want to miss this. Sign up here for this free webinar and provide your teams and organization with the tools they need to confidently work across generations and tackle any challenge together.
Looking forward to seeing you on January 25!
What does stress look like to you?
Real stories from real people
How do people deal with stress? How do they know they have reached their limit? And what is the right way for them to move forward? This is the story of Tim.
Every person is different
Understanding stressors and energy drivers on an individual level, helps to adopt coping mechanisms that genuinely work and create new behaviors that truly stick. Timely identification of warning signals is needed to prevent burnout.
As a subset of AI, machine learning provides accurate personal feedback by identifying patterns from data.
Understanding how to cope with stress effectively makes employees happier, healthier and more resilient.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion and diversity are related concepts, but they have distinct meanings and focus on different aspects of creating a positive and equitable environment. Here´s how we breakdown the key differences between inclusion and diversity in our organization and for our customers.
Diversity
Definition
Diversity refers to the presence of a variety of differences among individuals. These differences can be visible or invisible and encompass various dimensions such as race, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and more.
Focus
Diversity emphasizes the recognition and appreciation of the unique characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives that individuals bring based on their differences.
Our goal of diversity is to ensure representation and variety within a group or organization, acknowledging and valuing differences.
Inclusion
Definition
Inclusion is the practice of creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and included. It involves fostering a culture that embraces diversity and ensures that everyone, regardless of their differences, has equal opportunities to participate and contribute.
Focus
Inclusion focuses on creating a sense of belonging and ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and respected. It goes beyond mere representation and aims to make individuals feel an integral part of the community or organization.
Our goal is to collaborate and create a culture that actively seeks and appreciates diverse perspectives, encourages collaboration, and dismantles barriers that may hinder full participation.
In summary, diversity is about the variety of differences among individuals, while inclusion is about creating an environment that values and leverages those differences. Both concepts are crucial to thrive. It´s not enough to have diversity; true success comes when diversity is accompanied by a commitment to inclusion, ensuring that every individual´s voice is heard and valued.
We value diversity and inclusion not just for our organization but for our customers as well. Our solutions are centered around people. In supporting people with their mental well-being, our solutions must be equally diverse and inclusive as the strategies for our own teams. We follow through by working with a diverse product team that incorporates their values, insights and experiences into the final product. In doing so, we make sure everybody working for our customers feels hard, seen and understood.
CES 2024
The Energy of Innovation: Reflecting on an Epic Week at #CES2024
Being part of CES 2024 was an amazing experience and invaluable opportunity as one of only 70 companies on the Dutch Pavilion. Our bright orange spot attracted connections and conversations nonstop during the 4-day event.
A highlight was being invited as a female founder to the exclusive Female Founders Breakfast Session. Joining forces with 8 other women entrepreneurs plus Willemijn Schneyder and Prins Constantijn van Oranje, I gained invaluable insights on growing in the US market, where Sabender is rapidly expanding.
Hearing Willemijn Schneyder’s experienced, practical advice for female founders building stateside couldn’t have been timelier. We’re fully committed to this critical growth strategy. In fact, we are planning to move to the US, to be here, and drive our growth even more.
Also, I am thrilled to announce we’ve signed an MOU with South Korea’s MetaEduSys! Our two female-led companies will unite strengths to catalyze true change in education, across Europe and Asia.
The coming weeks, we will be busy following up with all the contacts and people we’ve met. The momentum and connections gained will no doubt propel an outstanding 2024. We are very grateful to be part of this unique journey. Warm thanks to all who made this week such a memorable experience.
