In 2022, Elnetworks Ltd acquired the status - "Family-friendly company".
In order to encourage all types of employers to care of their employees' ability to harmonize their private, family and professional work lives, since 2020. The Society Integration Fund has started to develop and implement the "Family Friendly Workplace" program.
One of the values of the company is a professional and united team. A united team is one of the tools to ensure the sustainable operation of the organization.
The most visible benefits
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Higher employee loyalty
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Lower employee turnover and associated costs
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Greater employee engagement and productivity
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In the long term - a better reputation of the employer and easier attraction of employees
An employer open to diversity
On 14.11.2024, the results of the assessment "Diversity is strength" organized by the Society Integration Fund were announced.
We are proud of the bronze rating!
This assessment confirms that the company recognizes and actively promotes the importance of diversity, promoting equal opportunities for all.
Bronze status is a significant step that demonstrates the company's commitment to building a positive work culture. This means that the company has taken significant steps to ensure a safe and respectful environment for every employee, promoting understanding and cooperation between different social groups.
Annual sports games "Country Farm"
On August 9, the company experienced an unforgettable adventure in "Country Farm" where the long-awaited sports games took place!
Fresh air, beautiful nature and positive energy accompanied all of us in this sports competition.
We participated in various fun activities throughout the day. Laughter and team spirit rang out all around, and each of us was able to discover our abilities both individually and collaboratively with colleagues.
2024 summer event for employees' children "Find your future profession"
From June 17 to 20, in cooperation with Liepāja State Technical University, the company held a special master class "Find your future profession" for the children of employees. In these master classes, children had the opportunity to get acquainted with various professions, technologies and engineering. During the event, the children were practically involved in various tasks and projects led by Liepāja State Technical University professional educators.
This event is a great example of how companies and educational institutions can work together to promote the growth and development of young generations.
We are convinced that joint initiatives like this help to create a sustainable and responsible business environment.
Thank you to everyone who participated and supported the master class "Find your future profession." The biggest thanks to the Liepāja State Technical University for the warm welcome.
We look forward to many more successful initiatives in the future!
2023 collective gathering event
The annual company sports games have been held in a sporty and joyful atmosphere. This year's theme was "Indian Tribes" - the manager of the company had to earn the respect of the Indian leader by completing various tasks. Once this was done, Elnetworks team had to prove themselves in various tests. Everything ended successfully, all the tests were passed and the Elnetworksteam was accepted into the Indian tribe.
The most athletic and respected colleague of Elnetworks, Kristaps Panevics, received the traveling cup. Santa Lokmane, last year's most athletic participant, passed the traveling cup to Kristaps Panevics.
Thanks to SIA “Ūdensputni” for the great event. Thank you Arturs Dicis for your unceasing support and encouragement throughout the event.
And many thanks for taking event photos to Edgars Pohevičs - Professional event and wedding photographer.
2023 creative activity day for children of company employees "Promoting cycling and improving cycling infrastructure"
#FamilyFriendly #SIFSupports Families #SIF_APlaceForFamily #APlaceForFamily
The aim of the project was to popularize cycling in the everyday life of the company's employees and their families, thus improving not only health and well-being, but also that everyone could contribute to improving the environmental climate.
As part of the project, a bike rack was installed in the company's territory. The bicycle rack is made in accordance with the principles of sustainability - it is produced from the remains of the company's materials (giving these remains of materials further applicability).
Likewise, while promoting cycling, it is also important to improve knowledge in traffic safety. All the children of the company's employees were invited to the days of creative activities, including the employees themselves. As part of the creative activities, the rules of safe cycling and the basics of first aid were learned. Dienvidkurzeme’s volunteer firemen's association visited the participants. The participants could familiarize themselves with firefighting equipment and see a fire truck, participate in various activities, as well as a municipal police officer who told about safety regulations. On the final day, the participants went on a bicycle trip to Jura Stalli. During the trip, the knowledge gained in safe cycling was applied.
Project for children of company employees: Kitchen and electricity in our everyday life.
''Family-friendly workplace" for participants in 2022 a grant competition was announced for the first time. The competition was organized by the Society Integration Fund within the framework of the "Family Friendly Workplace" program funded by the Latvian state budget. Elnetworks Ltd. was 1 of 17 employers who could implement their submitted initiative in this competition. #FamilyFriendly #SIFSupports Families #SIF_APlaceForFamily #APlaceForFamily
Since statistical data show that the number of electric injuries has been increasing in recent years, in order to remind children about electrical safety when starting school (kindergarten), creative workshops were organized for children of employees. When school starts again, children have to stay at home alone, so that the children learn to cook for themselves safely, they were told not only about electrical safety in the kitchen, but also about work protection when working in the kitchen, and they were also reminded about the importance of healthy nutrition and sports in everyday life. both for safety when hiking
The project was implemented from 22.08.2022. - 24.08.2022. and during the autumn holidays from 24.10.2022. - 28.10.2022.
Labor protection
22.08.2022.
Labor protection specialist Mārtiņš Rupeiks from LIVA MC Ltd., which provides labor protection services, visited the children. The specialist told the children about work safety in the kitchen, where and how to seek help in case of an accident. Children were also trained to use a fire extinguisher.
Electrical safety
23.08.2022.
Electrical engineer Arno Iesalnieks, who is an employee of Elnetworks Ltd., visited the children. The specialist told the children about electrical safety in the kitchen. Children were shown the "power of electricity" in the form of experiments.
Prepare the meal ourselves
24.08.2022.
Dzintra Betlere, head of the methodical commission for catering and hospitality of the Liepāja State Technical University/culinary expert, visited the children. The specialist not only told how to prepare a meal safely, but also prepared various dishes together with the children.
A healthy diet
24.10.2022.
Nutrition specialist Līga Jaunzema visited the children. The specialist, dressed as Pippy Longstocking, told the children about the basic principles of a healthy nutrition and together they created nutrition pyramids.
Fitness in our everyday lives
25.10.2022.
The children visited the choreographer Dina Bruže in the dance studio 'Extra'. The specialist conducted an anti-gravity class and physical fitness training for the children.
Electricity all around us
26.10.2022.
The children visited the Liepāja Science and Innovation Center. The Liepāja Science and Innovation Center offered its own program. First, the children visited the Nature House, where a specialist told where electricity can be found in nature. Then there was a science theater where children could watch various physical experiments. At the end was the children's creative activity.
Digital devices
27.10.2022.
Mārtiņš Neitāls, a graphic designer from the Liepāja School of Design and Art, visited the children. The specialist showed the children various digital tools and created phone screen wallpapers together. Also, the specialist shared various interesting "tricks" on how to make a booklet.
Also on this day, the instructor of the youth guards of the 1st district administration of the Youth Guard Center, senior sergeant Ģirts Skanis, visited the children. The specialist told the children about safety measures when hiking, about the principles of safe lighting fires. The children could also cook sausages in the campfire.
Conclusion - art and recreation
28.10.2022.
The final day of creative activities. Maija from the Art Passage - Radi, visited the children. Children were introduced to the world of art. Placemats were made together. The costs of this activity were paid by Elnetworks Ltd.
After the creative activity, "Elektriņš" came to visit the children. Together with the animator, the children relaxed, shared their impressions of the time spent together.
The end result was a useful booklet of insights.
