Building a better you at IMI
As part of IMI’s purpose of Building a Better World, we are committed to helping our employees and their families also build better lives. Our corporate culture focuses on ensuring that all employees feel valued and cared for through our four-pillar wellbeing framework of mind, body, financial and social support. Our framework incorporates an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free, professional counselling and advice. We also offer wider wellbeing support, health and safety principles, business-wide Change Champions and mental health first aiders our teams can turn to in times of need.
One big voice
We prioritise employee wellbeing through four key priorities: mind, body, financial and social. Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) complements broader wellbeing support. This includes mental health first aiders; Change Champions who promote wellbeing and activities such as finance clinics; company challenges; and celebrating events such as World Mental Health Day. As we evolve, we recognise the need for global consistency with local flexibility – for example, during 2023 we introduced a Global Menopause Policy. In 2024, we plan to develop wellbeing within the Employee Value Proposition (EVP), aiming for global minimum standards, which will involve phased introduction of new benefits, reinforcing our commitment to employee wellbeing and our distinct culture.
We are committed to encouraging a culture of openness about mental health. Our Chief People Officer has senior management oversight for mental health of employees and is the Executive sponsor for wellbeing. Our overall engagement with the EAP is 25+%.
We also recognise the integral connection between career progression, job adjustment and incorporating good work principles which support workplace mental health. More broadly, we know mental health is a critical part of every employee’s career life cycle. We also acknowledge the clear link between our anti-bullying and non-harassment policies and their role in promoting and supporting workplace mental health.
I FEEL FREE TO TRY NEW THINGS AND SHARE IDEAS
I BELIEVE MY ROLE USES MY SKILLS WELL
I KNOW HOW TO ACCESS WELLBEING SUPPORT AND BENEFITS
Our wellbeing framework
“When you overcome your challenges, your self-esteem goes up, your confidence levels go up. And that translates into every other aspect of your life. Here, you’re a human being. People see you and they hear you. That makes a big difference.”
Cassandra Perry, Head of Global Wellbeing & US Benefits, IMI Americas
Our global flexible working principles
IMI aims to provide a working environment where all our team members can be at their best and thrive. Our global flexible working framework supports this, helping our people to manage their personal lives effectively. Where possible for the role, sites and team leaders are able to enhance flexible working whilst also delivering safe, reliable operations and the deeply collaborative team-working that IMI requires.