Health and Workplace Wellbeing

At Volvo Group, we never compromise on workplace safety and we always avoid any behavior that puts employee safety at risk. All our operations are governed by safety standards. We work with proven methods that strengthen our teams, in pursuit of a zero-accident rate. Everyone in our organization has the right and responsibility to raise issues that improve workplace safety – it is a key element of employee wellbeing.

Our injury rate statistics are generally falling. Each year, there are around 30 factories without accidents. All our brands and business areas have accident and injury improvement targets. Until we reach a zero-accident rate, there is always more to be done to improve employee wellbeing.

The physical environment greatly contributes to healthy work and performance. At Volvo Group many of our locations offer an activity base work environment where everyone can move around to the most suitable spot to work depending on the moment of the day and the task at hand ranging from conducting a skype call, a group meeting, an informal discussion, a high concentration activity or a coffee break. Feeling “at home” in our offices and workshops is essential to feeling proud and happy at work.

Volvo Group promotes a healthy lifestyle and offers information about sleep, food and exercise through webinars and on-site lectures. On most of our campuses, employees have the chance to exercise or take yoga, relaxation and mindfulness classes. We acknowledge the benefits of exercise – both mentally and physically – and actively encourage our employees to participate.

We believe that taking care of each other is a prerequisite for performing in a workplace. Employee wellbeing is – and have always been – essential to our success. When everyone is respected for their talent, personality, culture, background and ambition, we can achieve more and continuously exceed expectations.

We have a responsibility to be aware of what is happening around us. Does your colleague need a helping hand, or a friend who listens? We take a second look – if someone is sitting alone, we sit down and ask if there is something we can do.