ONE GLOBAL GROUP
Somfy operates in 59 countries and is the world leader in automatic controls for openings and closures in homes and buildings. It offers a range of motorized solutions and control points and is a key player in smart home systems.
12/03/2024
La Fondation Somfy
Organization
22/01/2018
Commitment
Finance
News & media
27/05/2020
ENGAGEMENT IS A TWO-WAY STREET
- People
- Prosperity
Engagement results from well-being at work and is a performance lever for the company. Some are losing grasp on theirs, but for SOMFY, engagement remains strong—and is even a competitive advantage—because it is measured, maintained, and enriched.
Company-employee: It's sometimes a love-hate relationship
The “great resignation” is in full swing: “your employees are turning into mercenaries”, “disenchanted workers”, “historical record of resignations”, etc. In 2022, the press buzzed with worried companies facing an unprecedented situation in the labor market. The aftershocks of the health crisis are still here, and their causes are well known: The quest to have a meaningful job, better life balance, and recognition. Even more worryingly, young people are the first to go. As a result, companies are forced to define the contours of a win-win contract with each employee. What is SOMFY doing? With 80% of employees saying they are proud to belong to the Group, the results are very positive. Their engagement is not only a priority for the Group; it is the cement.
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Experience solidarity first-hand
Voluntarily, employees take part in Foundation solidarity projects that foster exchanges and sharing. Managers play a crucial role in making these days possible by being instigators and setting aside time for these special moments. This was what the recruitment team at the Action home in Lyon experienced.
Getting trained on how to give feedback helps us understand how listening to employees daily significantly impacts their engagement. If the manager walks the talk, the concept becomes a concrete reality that benefits everyone. For the employee, manager, and performance.
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Drafting the team charter was a collaborative job.
At SOMFY, the team charter was not written in a closed room. It was designed during a brainstorming workshop organized by the manager to set the principles that will guide their team. What are the objectives? Facilitate collaboration, promote engagement, and improve overall team performance while ensuring employee well-being and respect for their professional and personal life balance.
SOMFY: A great place to work and grow
SOMFY measures this commitment every two years with its Somfyscope tool. In 2022, turnout was at a strong 89%, which is a sign. What did we learn from the results? 75% of respondents perceive the Group as a place to grow and develop. For 83% of them, SOMFY acts for inclusion, particularly the integration of employees with disabilities. 83% are still proud of the Foundation's actions, in which several hundred get involved every year. The study also shows pain points that we need to improve by implementing concrete actions. The main ones aim to improve the balance between professional and personal life, to develop feedback skills as a key element of the desired managerial culture, and to gain efficiency through digital tools and processes.
SOMFY Southern Europe pioneered the creation of a digital division and the implementation of marketing automation. Employees benefit from increased skills, career opportunities, and new business initiatives.
I joined SOMFY as a temporary worker fifteen years ago, and the Group allowed me to develop and broaden my skills. Today, I am in charge of operations, and I manage nine people. This mobility reinforced my motivation and my commitment to SOMFY. I give back to the company that has given me so much.
The levers of engagement by SOMFY
SOMFY's people project and desired culture build a work environment that stimulates engagement and sets the company in motion. The opportunity for people to be lifelong learners, to be themselves, and to have an impact is a true source of fulfillment. This impact is reflected in SOMFY's commitment to society and the environment. As a pillar of the Group's culture, this commitment is reinforced by products that optimize building energy performance and a Foundation that contributes to better living on the planet.
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Taking care of an employee with a disability
A Human Resources team doubled down on its creativity to ensure the well-being of its student who uses a wheelchair. The open-space layout with a wider circulation and an adjustable desk, escorting to the company restaurant, team training for fire evacuation, and awareness of the constraints linked to the specific handicap of this colleague: Everything was thought out to create a unified team. A rich and inclusive experience for all.
Living better together
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