UK Enterprise Awards 2023 | 55 Michael adds, “We definitely see diversity, equity, and inclusion being a big part of us from a community perspective. We support the growth of our people and speak up if something isn’t right. We make sure we are really empathetic and supportive of our customers.” Every aspect of Aviva’s beliefs are reflected in its recruitment process. Michael states, “When recruiting, the questions we ask will be for the examples and experience we want to draw from potential candidates will be based on our values. And any time we’re doing any recognition and reward schemes, they’ll attach to one of the values.” A fantastic initiative is Aviva’s volunteering scheme, where it gives three days of leave per year for volunteering purposes. This could be any volunteering of the team member’s wishes – and with full pay. This is so that people can contribute to something they feel strongly about, something that is close to their hearts, without feeling like they need to take unpaid leave. This has constructed a tight-knit feeling of community amongst team members, and Aviva is a firm believer in giving back to the community and the customers that it serves. Not only does Aviva support society through its volunteering scheme, but Aviva has also announced partnerships with WWF, the Red Cross, and the Citizens Advice Bureau to support its commitment to the climate challenge, humanitarian crisis response and the cost of living. Aviva’s dedication to keeping us protected is admirable and influential for insurance businesses everywhere. We are sure that Aviva will continue to serve the UK, Canada, and Ireland well and we look forward to seeing where it goes next. Michael Yabantu, michael.yabantu@aviva.com Company: Aviv Web Address: www.aviva.com/
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