SMI ESG Strategy - Flipbook - Page 18
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At SMI we strive to make a positive difference in our
world, strengthening the relationships we have with
our stakeholders. Concentrating on improving our
ESG performance by recognising the obligation
and moral case we all have in and out of a business
environment to behave in a prosocial way.
We invest in our people through our continuous
efforts to improve quality of life in a social
sustainability context. For example, affordable
housing, physical & mental health, education,
training opportunities, employment opportunities,
and safety and security. SMI recognises the
importance of being ‘People Centric’ and
being ‘Connected’; two key values of our
business. Employees have endless opportunities to
be heard by all levels of the business, through oneon-one meetings with their line managers, all staff
meetings, and our anonymous suggestion box. We
offer reward packages including; our recognition
scheme ‘Employee Champions’. Offering staff the
opportunity to nominate their colleagues, giving
them the chance to spin the wheel. Competitive
pay and a collaborative work environment. SMI
invests in their people offering the opportunity for
progression within their current job role or explore
alternative career paths within the business. In
response to the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid
work options have been made available to allow
employees balance their professional and
personal needs.
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We are committed to providing a safe workplace
with steps having been set in place to ensure a safe
working environment is created, with particular
focus on physical and mental wellbeing. These steps
include having an elected group at both sites who
are trained in Health & Safety, Ergonomic training,
with Fire and First aid certificated. Regular risk
assessments and additional Warehouse Safety
measures are also carried out to ensure all staff are
operating in a safe manner and environment. SMI
have an online platform, Employee Assistance
Programme (EAP) administered by Health Assured,
that is available to all employees. This service
provides support and practical advice on issues
that may be impacting wellbeing and performance
both within and external to work. Health Assured
offer free and confidential assessments, short-term
counselling, referrals, and follow-up services to
employees who have personal and/or work-related
problems. All SMI employees have access to a 24/7,
365 confidential helplines answered by experienced
in-house counsellors, legal and financial specialists.
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