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Offshore Market Advances In Infrastructure And Employee Well-Being, Alleviating Challenges Of Offshore Work And Promoting Work-Life Balance.
The offshore segment has stood out not only for advancements in infrastructure but also for focusing on the well-being of employees. Companies are intensifying their efforts to provide a more welcoming work environment, minimizing the typical challenges of offshore work. These investments not only improve working conditions but also have a positive impact on team efficiency and satisfaction. With a strategy aimed at long-term solutions, employee well-being becomes a fundamental priority.
One of the main initiatives in this regard is promoting the quality of life for workers, seeking a greater balance between personal and professional life. This is achieved through the implementation of policies that enhance psychological support and physical assistance, making it clear that the health and holistic development of employees are non-negotiable. Continuous training programs and more flexible working hours have been a crucial part of these actions, highlighting that the sector recognizes the interdependence between employee well-being and operational success.
Importance Of Employee Well-Being
The emotional and psychological health of employees is a topic of enormous relevance today, requiring constant reevaluations both individually and organizationally. Companies must understand that these issues often transcend the personal sphere and end up reflecting in the work environment.
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Although various industries offer attractive salaries and professional growth opportunities, if there are no actions that ensure a good quality of life and a balance between personal and professional life, a career may not be worth it. With the growth in the offshore sector, the demand for labor has increased significantly, opening up more job opportunities.
Challenges Of Offshore Work
Working offshore, in addition to providing high salaries, demands much more than technical skills. ‘High salaries are a major attraction in this sector, but it is vital to consider the working conditions required,’ says Glaucia Maciel, HR Director of Seagems, a Brazilian company specialized in subsea engineering solutions. ‘Working offshore is more than just a job; it is a lifestyle.’
The offshore sector has evolved significantly in terms of infrastructure and benefits. Modern vessels provide comfortable environments, such as gyms, game rooms, cable TV, and high-quality food. Concerns about employee safety are also addressed with well-equipped infirmaries, qualified professionals, and helicopters ready for emergencies.
Impact Of Long Offshore Periods
Communication technology allows employees to keep in touch with their families, reducing the impact of long periods of isolation. However, holidays such as Christmas and New Year remain challenging. Even with improvements in infrastructure, offshore work demands significant personal sacrifices, such as missing important family events and relying on weather conditions for emergencies.
These factors highlight the need for regular mental health awareness campaigns carried out by companies, not just at specific times of the year. Seagems is an example in this regard, receiving awards such as Highlight in Emotional Health and Healthy Management from Great People Mental Health, highly committed to the physical and emotional well-being of its employees.
Mental Health Care
Among the actions promoted by Seagems are: 24-hour psychological support platforms, workshops and lectures on awareness and prevention of mental and emotional disorders, modern infrastructure on vessels to minimize isolation, and social workers for assistance. Glaucia emphasizes that it is essential to have an attentive and empathetic gaze toward employees: ‘Our commitment is ongoing to the health and well-being of our employees, including awareness and prevention initiatives.’
Carlos Chamberelli, an occupational physician at Seagems, notes that people aged 20 to 40 face more difficulties with emotional issues. ‘Our medical team provides personalized support, closely monitoring each case to ensure a healthy routine both in the offices and on the ships.’
Sensitivity To Emotional Crises
Michel Vieira, a nurse on the vessel Ônix, is often the first to attend to employees feeling unwell, often without realizing they are experiencing emotional crises. ‘I have treated colleagues who thought they had heart problems when in fact they were suffering from anxiety crises,’ he explains. Michel and other nurses participate in training focused on emotional health, involving breathing techniques and appropriate approaches in crises.
The company also encourages regular physical exercise and balanced nutrition through internal programs and communications, and provides frequent psychological support to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of their time off from the vessels, usually 14 days, to connect with their families.
Constant Recognition And Support
Reported on board, emotional problems often relate to personal issues or relationships, generating anxiety due to the inability to resolve such problems during the deployment. For this reason, the company promotes careful observation among colleagues, encouraging communication about differentiated behaviors that may indicate emotional difficulties.
Nurse Michel reinforces the importance of identifying warning signs, such as rapid heartbeat, tremors, sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, and other symptoms that may indicate anxiety crises or other emotional ailments like depression, which require careful attention and individualized treatment.
Quality Of Life Improvement Program
In 2023, Seagems implemented the Adding by Subtracting program, aimed at simplifying processes, improving productivity and the quality of life of employees. Based on eliminating superfluous activities and optimizing daily tasks, the program also employs advanced technological solutions, including AI. Complementing this initiative, the Fiter platform measures the ‘Happiness Pulse’ of employees, offering a personalized analysis of the work environment and individual performance.
These actions reinforce the company’s commitment to creating an environment that values not only performance but also the comfort and emotional well-being of its employees, significantly enhancing employee well-being.
Source: SEAGEMS Press
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