PUNTA CANA, LA ALTAGRACIA PROVINCE.- Grupo Puntacana was recognized by the Ministry of Labor for the second consecutive year as a "company of excellence in Good Practices of Safety and Health at Work", for investing in the health and well-being of its employees, promoting a positive and productive work environment.
During the same event, his company Punta Cana Beach and Golf, SAS, received the certificate that accredits it in compliance with regulation 522-06 of Safety and Health at work in the country.
It is worth noting that the business group recently celebrated "Health Week," held with the aim of promoting physical and emotional health, ensuring good health in the workplace and the social well-being of its employees, according to a press release from the Group.
Vice President of Human Resources, Karina Guaba, said of the recognition: “This demonstrates our commitment to the well-being of our employees and our excellence in providing safe and healthy work environments. It makes us a national leader in the application of best practices in occupational safety and health.”.
To obtain recognition, in accordance with the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Program, as per regulation 522-06, companies must have joint occupational health and safety committees, based on the principles of good work climate, inclusion, effective equity and positive initiatives.
“We remain committed to our mission of ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, who are at the heart of our strategy and one of the most important pillars of our extended family. Together with them, we continue to transform dreams into sustainable realities,” added Guaba, regarding the celebration of Health and Well-being Week at work.
Some of the initiatives implemented as part of their safety culture include preventive medical evaluations of employees, mindfulness initiatives, and investigating incidents and accidents with drills and rehearsals.
Also, ongoing training in life support, first aid, fire extinguishing, planning physical plant inspections, and developing specialized programs in emotional, physical, economic and social matters for employees.
Health Week at Grupo Puntacana
During this period, the Health Walk takes place, during which social integration is developed through physical activity. Family members of the collaborators are invited, considering the family as a fundamental pillar.
Health and well-being as the central focus of the week is fundamental to the optimal performance of employees, "so we invest in promoting healthy habits, mental health, personal, emotional, and physical growth and the long-term development of our employees, which in turn translates into happier and more committed employees," Guaba pointed out.
Integrating Health Week activities into a company's organizational culture is essential to promoting a healthy work environment and employee well-being, and key to this is the participation of organizational leaders, clear communication at all levels, and continuous support from leaders.
