IMERYS is an innovative company in many fields, which operates with the Health and Safety of its employees as its guiding principle. Human resources are the image of the company and the most important driver of growth and dynamic presence in the industry. For this reason, Imerys focuses on the training and development of its staff, on the benefits and incentives of its employees, on the empowerment of its employees and in general on the improvement of conditions and the work environment.
IMERYS in collaboration with EHSQ Development and the Professor in the subject of Physical Rehabilitation at the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science of the Demokriteio University of Thrace, Ms. Natassa Beneka held for her employees, a training entitled "Benefit from Exercise & Keep Active @ Workspace" with the aim of improving, promoting the health and well-being and personal well-being of the employees. The content of the program is compatible with the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs GOAL3) of the United Nations. The training was carried out to the Imerys Greece Mine Rehabilitation team in Milos and to the office staff at the Imerys headquarters in Athens.
The object of the training was to inform and familiarize employees with the prevention and management of their musculoskeletal problems through a structured exercise program that is applied in the workplace, during their working hours, preventing pain due to sitting or standing or due to repetitive movements. In this way, the employee is trained to perform the exercises in work clothes, during his working hours, in a sitting or standing position and without the use of special equipment. This specific approach is intended both to prevent and protect workers from the future occurrence of musculoskeletal problems, as well as to improve and manage existing symptoms that are still in their early stages.
As a follow-up to this action, a wellness week was organized for the employees at Imerys headquarters in Athens entitled "Be Well Perform Well". During this week, the employee will be able to take part in the following activities:
Power talk: Motivational Speech for living well
Body Scan at Work: Body Composition Analysis
Spa Day at Work: Chair Massage
Pilates and Dance at Work
Eat well workshop and live smoothies
Stretching at your desk
Breathe well workshop
The company constantly takes care of and implements actions to promote the health and quality of life of employees. The above actions, based on research data, clearly prove that knowledge and information must precede any practical application, as well as that the "good practices" of employees' everyday life do not only concern their work, but are also a valuable resource for their other actions outside of their working hours.