For an inclusive society : employee engagement
At work
Call for entrepreneurs, the first edition of CNP Assurances’ Open Innovation Challenge, had the theme of “enhancing customer satisfaction”. It embraced contemporary evaluation methods, with likes by colleagues and a vote by customers, prior to a decisive pitch. That did not put off the “Gaston” team, which was determined to make life easier for the deaf and people with hearing impairments.
They can now use the interface offered by our partner Sourdline to access CNP Assurances’ services completely independently by phone or by special chat service, and to interact directly using sign language. This project went on to become an online service reflecting CNP Assurances’ people-first DNA.
“I was blown away by what can be achieved using technology, impressed by the direct human experience I have had, and proud to bring sign language into everyday use at last.”
Anne Grossetête, LBP Partnership, Angers
In life
CNP Assurances’ employees also volunteer in their spare time, and the CNP Assurances Foundation supports their projects, such as special gym classes for children with learning difficulties and/or mental health conditions. Disability gymnastics, which can be either acrobatic, rhythmic or choreographic, helps to improve their motor skills, independence and confidence. To date, seven children with autistic spectrum disorders have reaped the benefit of these facilities and classes, and the non-profit organisation is raising its targets for the next season of sessions.
“The boost we got from the CNP Assurances Foundation was as discreet as it was vital for the rhythmic gymnastics section of the Ballainvilliers sports association (ASBGR), which endeavours to give neuro-diverse children a chance.”
Christophe Courbot, Project Leader, Social Economy Marketing
Let’s keep moving
The challenge : travel 40,000 km - once around the world - on foot, by bike, etc. CNP Assurances’ employees in Europe and South America rose to the challenge. They all worked together to cover the distance and support efforts to combat inequalities worldwide. Over a one-month period, 1,147 employees counted their steps (on their smartphone or their connected watch) and spared no effort, walking up the stairs rather than taking the lift, walking to work rather than using public transport, and then doing (more) sport after work. By the end of the challenge and their circuit of the world, CNP Assurances’ corporate sponsorship initiative had raised 30,000 euros for three charities : Action contre la faim, Oxfam and Plan international, which aim to combat the hunger, poverty and inequalities that blight futures.