Rethinking wellbeing at work: how to reduce both physical and mental absenteeism? (SOL/People-Planet-Food Hackathon)

Because our pets are valued members of the family, Beaphar believes that pet owners should have easy access to quality care products and affordable medicines. Beaphar provides affordable, accessible health, care and nutrition products of high quality to pets and their families in more than 86 countries. But we don't stop there.

Our pets are not just animals. They are our buddies, our friends, our family. Beaphar believes that they deserve the best care and Beaphar can provide this care. We want all pets and their families to have access to quality, affordable, reliable health, grooming and nutrition products.

At Beaphar, we have noticed that the absenteeism rate has been too high recently. We want to change that, but not with even more rules, protocols or controls. We believe that sustainable solutions lie in social innovation: in the way we work together, manage, communicate and give meaning to work. 

As a family business, we are strongly committed to caring for both animals and people. But how do you translate that into a working environment where employees feel mentally and physically well, feel seen and dare to speak up when it becomes too much? How can technology and smart ideas help to reduce absenteeism, both mental and physical?

Because absenteeism and the associated costs have been far too high recently. Absenteeism is a major expense that we want to reduce as quickly as possible. In addition, we naturally want our employees to feel engaged, safe and energetic. We also want to be an employer of the future, which is why we are looking for forward-looking solutions.