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World Mental Health Day: Spencer & Lewis stops for a day

Posted on 10 October 2024 - 15:27 by
Mental Health Day S&L

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day., all Spencer & Lewis locations remained closed to reflect, recharge and participate in activities that promote mental well-being. It was a special occasion to take a break from the usual routine, dedicated to one of the most important aspects of our lives: the mental health.

The importance of mental health

In an increasingly hectic and connected world, it is easy to forget to take care of one’s mental health, which is instead an essential aspect of our overall well-being, profoundly affecting our quality of life and our ability to cope with daily challenges. Mental well-being enables us to manage stress and experience healthy interpersonal relationships, creating a foundation of emotional balance and self-awareness, and World Mental Health Day is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness and reflect on the issue.

In the workplace, in particular, it is crucial to create a space where everyone can feel heard and understood, with the support needed to deal with any difficulties. Raising awareness about the mental health is the first step in building an environment of shared respect and well-being.

Mental health and productivity: the benefits for our team and for Spencer & Lewis

One of the goals of World Mental Health Day is to promote a working climate in organizations that is mindful of mental well-being. Ensuring support, fostering open communication, and encouraging break times help reduce the risk of burnout and create a more inclusive environment.

Studies show that there is a negative correlation between levels of stress and productivity: The more stress increases, the more the ability to concentrate, motivation and creativity drops. A mentally fatigued employee also loses out in terms of problem-solving and ability to innovate.

Conversely, in contexts where employees feel valued and supported there is greater motivation, reduced turnover, and to generally more cohesive and resilient teams, able to face challenges and change with greater flexibility.

Promoting mental health, therefore, is not only an ethical responsibility, but also an effective strategy for the growth of the organization.

Read this article if you want to learn more about the topic.

A step into the future

At Spencer & Lewis, we have always believed in the importance of a positive and stimulating work environment. Initiatives such as World Mental Health Day reflect our corporate values and culture, as well as represent our commitment to building an environment where every person can grow, feel heard and perform at their best.

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The importance of diversity and inclusion in Spencer & Lewis

Posted on 3 June 2024 - 17:26 by

The importance of diversity andinclusion in our work environment.

In today’s business environment, reflecting on the impact of decisions on employee well-being and team success is critical. One question we constantly ask ourselves is, “Are we really creating an environment where every voice is valued and heard?”

In an age when words like “diversity” and “inclusion” are often used as slogans, our commitment goes far beyond simply pandering to trends. For us, diversity is not a box to check, but the beating heart of a vibrant and dynamic corporate culture. It is not just about recognizing differences, but making them really count.

The variety of perspectives resulting from the diversity of gender, ethnicity, cultural background and life experiences not only enriches our work environment, but also stimulates innovation and creativity to unprecedented levels. Every day, we see how a diverse team can overcome “group think,” challenging the status quo and paving the way for innovative and unexpected solutions.

Creating an environment that welcomes and celebrates these differences not only allows us to attract top talent, but also to build a workplace where people feel they are part of a common project. Their motivation to contribute and excel increases significantly.

Our vision goes beyond mere acceptance of differences. We are actively committed to building safe spaces where open and constructive debate is not only welcome, but essential to our collective success. We firmly believe that it is in the meeting of diverse perspectives that the brightest and most innovative ideas are born.

We want to foster an inclusive corporate culture that values each and every voice. We know that diversity is an invaluable resource, and our mission is to ensure that every employee feels heard, valued, and free to express their potential.

In conclusion, diversity and inclusion are not only corporate valuesfor us, but fundamental pillars of our growth and innovation strategy. Through our ongoing efforts, we aspire to build a work environment that not only welcomes but celebrates every individual, because only then can we achieve collective success and meet the challenges of the future with creativity and resilience.

Work-life balance in Spencer & Lewis

Posted on 5 April 2024 - 14:37 by
Vita-lavoro Spencer & Lewis

The balance between professional and personal life is an increasingly crucial issue.

Being able to truly unplug, take breaks, and devote time to your life outside of the work environment is necessary, and it is a concept that at Spencer & Lewis we try to remember all the time, almost as if it were a mantra. Not only does this perspective reflect the company’s focus on the well-being of its employees, but it also provides an opportunity for reflection for anyone facing the challenges of work-lifebalance.

Modern society often falls victim to a culture that promotes constantly being “connected,” with e-mail and notifications reaching us even outside of work hours. However, at Spencer & Lewis we are committed to fostering a work environment that recognizes the importance of disconnecting, finding moments of rest, and making time for personal passions and relationships.

Adopting this approach is not only ethical, but also has tangible implications for employees’ job performance and mental health. Several studies show that a good work-life balance not only improves productivity, but also reduces stress and improves overall job satisfaction, and this has been found by our people as well.

It would be nice if everyone reading could reflect on this issue and take the time to disconnect, regain balance and appreciate the moments outside the office.

A message that resonates loudly in an increasingly fast-paced and interconnected world, and one that has been with us forever.

To find out more, visit the section on LinkedIn News: To disconnect in earnest.

SPENCER & LEWIS IS CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Posted on 7 March 2023 - 14:43 by

SPENCER & LEWIS IS CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK

What would happen if we considered the Happiness in the workplace As a skill that can be trained? What would happen if we really put the people who work there at the center of companies? Would we place a real value on the capital human on which those companies base their business, if not their very survival.

Translating this ability into a welcoming work environment, focus efforts on a corporate culture oriented toward the well-being of its employees, respect, and mutual esteem, means adding to the professional and labor goals also some human, collective goals. One of these goals for Spencer & Lewis is certainly certified Great Place to Work arrived in early 2023. Certification Issued by the international body of the same name that annually identifies the list of the best companies in Italy and the world for environment and quality of work.

THE IMPORTANCE OF WELL-BEING IN THE OFFICE

The certification comes after nearly two years of work on changing the corporate culture within in our workplace. Thanks mainly to the presence of a People & Happiness Manager and to the clear conviction shared by the board with all senior figures: it is essential to make the recognized the people, not only work-wise but also-and perhaps above all-humanly.

Thus increasing the focus on the quality of organizational culture, work environment based on a relational model centered on the mutual trust between management and employees, we have succeeded, step by step, in cultivating a safe and welcoming work environment.

The abolition of time cards, attention to each individual’s time, agile work, and corporate welfare are some of the material actions made available to employees to increase everyone’s well-being and promote work-life balance.

Not only that: having happy employees means retaining their talents, Make them more involved in the company’s mission. In summary, the most a company can expect from an employee is that he or she is truly satisfied and proud to work within it. Not an organizational change then but a real Cultural change.

MASTERCHEF TEAM BUILDING – HUMAN PLUS

Posted on 20 September 2022 - 11:53 by
Masterchef Team Building - Human Plus

MASTERCHEF TEAM BUILDING

September has also arrived and with it all those deadlines we had procrastinated until now.
What we will take with us from these summer months, besides the well-deserved vacation, is definitely the 13th Birthday celebration of Spencer & Lewis.
And we certainly didn’t spare ourselves this year either!
Spencer Day XIII lasted not just one day, but two!
We decided to take a weekend to relax and celebrate the people who live the agency, cultivate the Human Plus, at a wonderful Umbrian location, Le Tre Vaselle Resort & Spa.
We know how important it is to structure strong relationships among working groups, relationships that are critical to creating positive and synergistic dynamics.

THE XIII SPENCER DAY: THE CHALLENGE AT THE STOVE

Not only relaxation then!
For the 13th edition of Spencer Day, we organized a “Hot” Team Building.
Taking inspiration from one of TV’s most famous programs, we competed against each other in a Masterchef Race.

Dividing the members into two teams, Blue and Orange, to echo Spencer’s colors, the two teams competed in an unprecedented culinary competition.
Each Team presented two dishes that the Judges later tasted and voted on based on difficulty, taste, but also based on the management of the kitchens by the leaders of the two teams.

Just as in the workplace skills such as problem solving, adaptability, ‘open-mindedness and integration are the same skills that one must possess in front of the stove.
The competition between teams, therefore, highlighted one really key thing, which is then also the purpose of team building, in addition to everyone having fun together: collaboration mixed with a hint of competition and confrontation serves to bring people together and to increase their motivation, to provide that extra Plus to agency Humans.

What emerged in this weekend, was the possibility of taking the working relationship between colleagues, between employees and managers to a deeper level, of knowledge, of confrontation, thanks also to the informal context, but above all the possibility of making oneself known as you really are, far from the superstructures that are often created in the workplace.

Opening the doors of one’s self means being part of a project that goes far beyond the individual.

 

Human Plus. The 12th Spencer Day Regatta

Posted on 10 August 2022 - 13:04 by

Here at Spencer & Lewis, we believe in the Human Plus and build the value added that the people who work for us and with us, can give every day.

Only by providing opportunities to grow within the company both humanly and culturally will we succeed in making work environments emotionally safe and relaxed places.

People are at the heart of Spencer & Lewis, every day we try to create a work environment based on happiness, esteem and trust, and it is important for this reason to take care of the level of energy and well-being also, and above all, through initiatives and projects that help and enable our Humans to develop that Plus that makes the difference within a work environment.

Therefore, every day we try to form a cohesive and collaborative group to ensure that the work environment is always relaxed, to cultivate motivation and empowerment, and to make everyone aware of how to manage conflicts and emotions within the company.

 

The 12th Spencer Day: a regatta!

To cultivate organizational development and inter-group cohesion, on the occasion of the 12th Spencer Day – 2021, we chose to “challenge” each other in an epic Team Building sailing regatta, a Match Race Regatta organized by Monina Corporate Sailing.

Why the Sailboat? Because communication and collaboration are the two basic pillars of sailing, as well as in business. Above all, it is a team effort where personal initiatives are banned; if you do not cooperate, the sails will not inflate and the boat will not move. Cohesion is essential, we need to help each other, trust others, be able to deal with critical issues and make decisions very quickly, everyone’s commitment to the common good.

The sailing event allowed us to get closer first as people and then as colleagues therefore to get to know each other, to collaborate and to spend why not, also a different, fun and intense day. This was the first but not the last event together that definitely opened the door for new and exciting team building and collaboration challenges.