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collaboration – by fostering mutual respect, active listening, stakeholder appreciation, empathy, accountability, transparency, and ethical business practices. Together, we create an environment where people thrive and contribute meaningfully.
Elaborate on the link between employee wellbeing and organizational success. While some firms see employee wellbeing as a means to drive business results, we see it as a core organizational goal – an end in and of itself. We think a lot about safe and secure work environments, skill development opportunities, as well as our responsibility to local communities and the planet. In February 2025, for example, Mainetti won a grant from lululemon’ s Vendor Grant Program, in recognition of its commitment to initiatives that address the specific wellbeing needs of employees. We have been the proud recipients of this grant for two years in a row now. The first grant sponsored the development of Mainetti’ s community garden, which supports environmental education in the community, while the second is being used to build out our Mainetti Academy. Through the Academy we seek to support employee development with 70 percent onthe-job training, 20 percent social learning, and ten percent formal education.
While some firms see employee wellbeing as a means to drive business results, we see it as a core organizational goal – an end in and of itself
Can you tell us more about the wellness initiatives you have introduced, such as The Happy Mainetti program, and what is involved in those? The Happy Mainetti program, launched in 2022, aims to prioritize the mental and physical health of our employees. The approach is underpinned by the GNH concept – a measure of economic and wellbeing progress, as an alternative to gross domestic product, which perfectly aligns with Mainetti’ s ethos. The program incorporates three initiatives. First, we run an annual GNH survey to assess and respond to employee wellbeing; second, we provide training and practice sessions to support mindfulness, gratitude, and active listening; and finally, we encourage employee-led activities to boost positive action and engagement in our mission.
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