The annual health day for the more than 1,000 employees at the headquarters in Gumpoldskirchen in Lower Austria is an expression of Novomatic’s strong engagement for occupational health promotion.
The Novo Company Day, which had been held for the sixth time, was also dedicated to the health promotion and occupational safety of Novomatic employees this year. With a warm greeting through the entire Novomatic board the health day was ceremoniously opened on the grounds of the headquarters: “The health and well-being of our employees are important to us-they are the basis for strong cooperation, innovative ideas and long-term and sustainable corporate growth. With the Novo Company Day we would like to set a visible sign of appreciation and at the same time show how important a motivating, healthy work environment is.”
The importance of the company for the region and the commitment in the field of employee health particularly emphasized the person present Gumpoldskirchner Mayor Dagmar dealer: “As the largest employer in our community, Novomatic has a significant contribution to Gumpoldskirchen’s economic strength. I find it particularly impressive how much responsibility the company ensures its workforce – from safe jobs to a strong focus on health and well -being.”
The personal lecture by the extreme cyclist Christoph Strasser was an inspiring program start. With impressive insights into his international career, he addressed the qualifications perseverance, motivation and team spirit. There were also sporting activities on the program, such as Street Racket, Spike Ball, table tennis or archery. Movement course and reaction tests in cooperation with the Working Group for Sports and Body Culture in Austria (ASKÖ) rounded off the active program. At the stand of the aid organization there was also comprehensive information about care. In the event of a virtual fire extinguishing using VR glasses and defibrillator training, the topic of security at the workplace was also taken up in a practical way. In this context, a team from the Gumpoldskirchen police also gave valuable tips for prevention.
The health day was officially certified as a green event and underlines the company’s commitment to sustainability and health promotion.
With the Novo Company Day, Novomatic also sets a clear sign of living health and security culture in the company in its 45th anniversary year. The great participation of the workforce underlines how much these initiatives are valued and actively accepted.
You can find more information about the extensive Novomatic ESG program at: www.novomatic.com/cr
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