Excellence in Emotional Health and Well-Being at Work with Seagems

Seagems, a Brazilian company specializing in underwater engineering solutions, once again won the GPTW RJ 2024 ranking and was highlighted in Emotional Health.

Seagems stood out again in the ranking of Best Companies to Work For™ in Rio de Janeiro, according to Great Place to Work Brasil. The organization obtained additional recognition for its excellent performance in the area of ​​Emotional Health, reinforcing its commitment to employee well-being.

In August 2024, Seagems was once again recognized as a company of excellence in the subsea engineering solutions sector. This achievement reaffirms its role as a Brazilian company specialized in underwater engineering solutions, which not only leads in the market, but also cares about the mental health of its team. The highlight at GPTW RJ 2024 is further proof of Seagems' commitment to promoting a healthy and productive work environment.

Seagems: Awards and Recognition

In January 2024, Seagems, a Brazilian company specialized in subsea engineering solutions, was celebrated by Great Place to Work (GPTW) Brazil in an event held this Wednesday, July 31st. On the occasion, 80 companies in the state were awarded awards out of a total of 225 competitors. Seagems stood out for achieving 13th place among large companies. This recognition marks the sixth consecutive year that the company has been recognized as an excellent company to work for by GPTW.

Furthermore, Seagems was recognized as a national highlight in Emotional Health. This Brazilian company specializing in underwater engineering solutions has its organizational culture based on the motto 'We take care of each other', with an emphasis on the safety and well-being of its employees, promoting healthy and productive interpersonal relationships.

Commitment and Continuous Development

'Being in the GPTW ranking reaffirms Seagems' commitment to the safety, well-being and continuous development of our team. We demonstrate, therefore, not only excellence in our operational deliveries, with sustainable and innovative practices, but also in the care for each person who is part of our company', comments Glaucia Maciel, human resources director from Seagems.

Recognition by Great Place to Work not only exalts excellence in dealing with its employees, but also highlights the effectiveness of welfare policies implemented by Seagems. The low turnover rate for the year, just 3,9%, is a reflection of the company's employee satisfaction.

Another indication of success was the invitation that the Seagems HR team received from Sapura Energy, one of its shareholders, to give a talk on how to be a GPTW at an internal event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during this month.

Outstanding Seal in Emotional Health

Seagems was also awarded the Highlight in Emotional Health seal again. This honor is the result of a partnership between Great People Mental Health and Great Place to Work Brasil, whose objective is to recognize organizations that offer the best care for people.

Of the 80 companies participating in the state awards event, only seven achieved this distinction. In 2022, the company had already been recognized as a highlight in Healthy Management by GPTW, mainly due to employee care measures during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Currently, all Seagems professionals, as well as their dependents and parents, have the right to psychological assistance remote access provided by the company through a dedicated program. For Rubem Falcão, Safety technician which completed ten years at Seagems in 2024, the most notable points of Seagems are the ease of speaking with all instances, from the top management to the ship operation team.

Work Environment and Opportunities

'It is an innovative company, which accepts all challenges and cares about everyone who works there', highlights Rubem Falcão. 'Even in difficult times, such as the pandemic, the company maintained its entire staff and continued to look for ways to improve our well-being. Seagems continues to grow rapidly, competing with major global leaders in the subsea construction sector,' he concludes.

Raquel Santos, Launch Operator with Seagems for three years, expresses his pride in being part of the company. 'I started my journey at the company as an outsourcer and soon recognized the excellence in the work environment and the quality of protective equipment. People are truly recognized and have opportunities for growth if they dedicate themselves.'

Improvements in Management and Quality of Life

Focused on increasing the productivity and quality of life of its employees, Seagems implemented the program last year Adding by Subtracting. The central proposal of this program is to simplify processes through continuous review, exploring advanced technologies, including AI solutions.

With this philosophy, the company aims to optimize the workload, identifying and eliminating superfluous and non-productive activities, making daily life easier (amplifying routines to reduce efforts and increase efficiency) and promoting continuous improvement of internal processes. Such an approach is encouraged by the ESSA methodology (Eliminate, Simplify, Standardize and Automate).

To further improve the quality of the work environment, Seagems also recently implemented the platform fiter, a SaaS software that measures employees' 'Pulse of Happiness' on a quarterly basis through the combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and neuroscience concepts.

Personalized Analysis and Accurate Diagnosis

In just 8 clicks, employees have access to a personalized analysis that covers compatibility with the position, institutional pride, professional performance, work climate and cultural fit. This tool provides an accurate diagnosis, enabling continuous improvements in the work environment and the personal journey of employees.

Currently, the Seagems team is made up of 1.045 professionals, divided between its vessels and three offices (Rio de Janeiro, Rio das Ostras and Vienna). In 10 years of operation, the company carried out 2.314 promotions and level changes for in-house professionals, who accumulated more than 1.250.000 hours of internal training.

Training and Safety at Work

With regard to workforce training, 45% of the company's offshore employees were developed internally to fill their roles. 'Training a qualified workforce is one of Seagems' main concerns. This explains the company's low turnover, as almost 50% of employees have more than six years of service.

Since 2018, the company has been certified annually as an excellent place to work by GPTW, always ranked among the best companies in the State of Rio de Janeiro. Employee safety is also crucial to our operation. In 10 years, Seagems has had 3.19 days without accidents and incidents, that is, more than 91% of our working days are considered perfect days', says Rogerio Salbego, CEO of Seagems.

Seagems has its own development program under the acronym SEA – Seagems Excellence Academy, with teaching material created in-house and learning trails planned for hundreds of hours.

Academy of Excellence and Diversity

SEA also has a structured training center in Rio das Ostras, which includes Pipeline Laying and ROV Operation simulators, responsible for training more than 400 employees in their areas of activity.

In terms of diversity, 16% of Seagems' workforce is made up of women, occupying different positions, whether offshore or in leadership positions, representing a 9% increase in the female presence since the company's creation. This percentage highlights Seagems' avant-garde stance in a traditionally male market, but which has advanced towards greater diversity.

Source: Seagems Press