Employee Wellbeing at Zurich
The health and wellbeing of employees is paramount at Zurich, and we want to take care of people to the best possible extent. We believe employees who are healthy, happy and motivated are more productive and engaged.
Our vision
Grow together in a culture that empowers everyone to focus on their physical, emotional, social and financial wellbeing to support our people to be the best versions of themselves.
Putting resilience, health, safety and employee wellbeing at the heart of Zurich’s ambition to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world.
“The wellbeing of our colleagues is at the heart of our ambition to be a sustainable business. We support them to be at their best physically and mentally and by offering rewarding work and opportunities to learn. We also foster the creation of an environment where our colleagues feel part of a community and care for each other.”
Our wellbeing framework
In 2018, Zurich developed a global holistic 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.
What is mental wellbeing?
Mental wellbeing is the ability to practice stress-management and relaxation techniques, be resilient and generate the emotions that lead to good feelings. For example, low mental wellbeing may develop anxiety, depression or similar conditions. Good mental wellbeing helps to cope better with challenging situations. Being able to manage these feelings and understand them will help to:
- Feel confident
- Build and maintain positive relationships
- Have a sense of purpose
- Live and work productively
- Cope better with the normal stresses of day-to-day life
- Manage when things change
Examples of tools and resources generally available (depending on local offering)
- EAP – Employee Assistance Program
- Mental health first-aiders
- Stress management coaching
- Mindfulness sessions mental health awareness manager’s toolkit
What is physical wellbeing?
The ability to improve the functioning of your body through healthy living and good exercise habits. Having good physical wellbeing is choosing to look after your body, by exercising, good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, thus preventing disease or conditions that could occur rather.
Examples of tools and resources generally available (depending on local offering)
- Bike to work scheme
- On-site fitness center or contribution
- Medical and dental plans
What is social wellbeing?
Social wellbeing is the ability to communicate, develop meaningful relationships with others and maintain a support network that helps you overcome loneliness and having a sense of belonging.
Examples of tools and resources generally available (depending on local offering)
- Workplace by Facebook
- Sports and social groups around the globe
- Flexwork@Zurich
- Employee Resource Groups
What is financial wellbeing?
Financial wellbeing aims to have financial security for day-to-day needs and having a financial plan in place for the future, as well as about being in control of one’s own finances. When financial wellbeing is low, it can develop into financial stress.
Examples of tools and resources available (depending on local offering)
- Employee benefits and pensions
- Employee discounts, e.g. on insurance products
- Guidance and tools to help employees manage their short, medium and long-term financial priorities
