SandP Global has launched ‘People First 10.0’, the latest iteration of its enhanced global benefits policy across all its markets, including Pakistan. The policy commits to leading with care and empathy and enabling the company’s people to thrive at work, home, and in life.
‘People First’ prioritized the needs of SandP Global colleagues to cover a variety of their personal, professional, and social requirements.
Mujeeb Zahur, Managing Director, SandP Global Pakistan, expressed enthusiasm for the People First 10.0, saying, “We are proud to unveil People First 10.0, which demonstrates our unwavering dedication to our colleagues’ well-being.
We listen to our people, and the continuous feedback inspires our approach towards people-friendly policies with ‘People First’. We believe that when we lead with care and empathy, we empower our people to thrive.”
The tenth version, “People First 10.0,” introduces multiple benefits to help people grow and feel engaged and fulfilled. Some of the new policies in “People First 10.0” include:
Prayer, Contemplation and Wellness Rooms to support our colleagues with diverse beliefs and practices
A parental support program where people have the option to connect with experts specializing in pregnancy, postpartum care, lactation support, infant sleep coaching, return-to-work coaching, and loss partner support 24/7
Compassion Leave offering paid leave for parents following a pregnancy loss
Compassion Leave offering paid leave for the loss of a pet
Continuing menopausal support- temperature-controlled rooms, flexible working, and unlimited paid leaves for managing menopausal symptoms
Continuing its five additional Annual Wellness Days off above annual holidays and the existing personal leave policy
Continued learning and digital tool adoption for growth and development, including a Global Education Support program for current and past employees with Cornell and Emeritus
Flexible and Hybrid working across all offices in Pakistan and globally
Samia Qamar, Director of People, SandP Global Pakistan, speaking about People First 10.0, said, “Initially introduced in 2018, the People First initiative has continuously evolved, incorporating employee feedback through continuous conversations and the VIBE engagement survey.
The idea of ‘People First’ was further reinforced during the pandemic, and it embraced a hybrid working model, strengthening the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
SandP Global’s ‘People First’ policies (1.0-9.0) have evolved and adapted to the changing needs of SandP Global’s people over the past six years. The Policy is built on SandP Global colleague’s feedback and is derived from the company’s commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, empowering colleagues to excel both personally and professionally.
SandP Global divisions include SandP Global Ratings, SandP Global Market Intelligence, SandP Global Commodity Insights, SandP Global Mobility, SandP Global Sustainable1 and SandP Dow Jones Indices.
Source: Pro Pakistani