Menstrual leave and mental health counseling are at the top of Goodera’s list of initiatives for new employees in 2022.
Goodera, the world’s largest virtual volunteering company, announced new employee wellness initiatives at its first general meeting of the year.
The company introduced menstrual leave to help menstruating women deal with their discomfort using paid leave per month. Goodera is now part of an exclusive list of companies implementing a periodic leave policy in India, including Byju’s, Zomato and Swiggy, among others.
The initiative aims to increase inclusiveness and equity in the workplace, which Goodera actively seeks to promote within its organization.
Deepti Gupta, Chief of Staff for the Office of the CEO, said: “Implementing initiatives like periodic leave is a way to show that we are moving in the right direction as an organization. We understand the levels of discomfort menstruating people go through in silence. By offering them periodic leaves, we hope that they can manage the discomfort calmly and return to work once they feel 100% well. Additionally, we hope this series of changes will continue to highlight Goodera as a company that promotes inclusivity in the workplace.
Additionally, the company also announced free mental health counseling sessions, partnering with Roundglass. Goodera employees can now access resources including one-on-one sessions with mental health experts, mindfulness exercises, access to health and fitness trackers, and participate in other wellness workshops. be offered by the platform.
Roundglass is a foundation that provides solutions covering everything from meditation resources to end-of-life tools, nutrition education, workplace wellness, and healthcare management. Additionally, they will work closely with Goodera to provide expert advice and mental health guidance that employees of all stripes can tap into at any time.
Speaking about the new initiatives, Goodera Founder Abhishek Humbad said:
“At Goodera, we believe in the global philosophy of “Do Good, Feel Good”. By taking the initiative to ensure a more inclusive, safe and equitable culture, our Gooders will be able to perform at their best. We We are constantly striving to facilitate a more progressive environment that promotes inclusivity in the workplace.”
About Goodera:
Goodera is the world’s largest volunteering platform. Its hybrid and virtual volunteering platform allows companies to access various volunteering opportunities and organized social causes. Goodera’s list of more than 200 clients includes 50 Fortune 500 companies and works with more than 50,000 nonprofit organizations in more than 100 countries. Since its inception, Goodera has onboarded and engaged up to 1 million corporate volunteers in various virtual and hybrid causes around the world.
Goodera also created Karma Hub – the world’s largest repository of virtual volunteering opportunities. Their partnerships include companies in over 100 countries, with an NPS rating of over 80 volunteers, offering activities in up to 15 languages.
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