Developing our human capital and creating a positive work culture
Septodont’s human resources policy is designed to help every employee to reach their full potential while cultivating a culture of openness and care.
Aicha Goudiaby,Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer
“ As a family-owned company, we pay particular attention to developing our human capital. Our multidisciplinary teams are one of our most important assets, and the combined skills they bring are a key factor in our competitiveness and sustainable performance. ”
A comprehensive career journey
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Ensuring safety, health, and well-being
Septodont is committed to protecting people so that every employee can work under the best possible conditions of health, safety and well-being.
Guaranteeing a safe workplace
Each site has a dedicated team of health and safety specialists to educate employees, develop policies and procedures, and oversee their effective implementation. They also work proactively to monitor for risks and hazards, minimize their impact, and build robust preventative strategies to manage future risk.
Supporting mental wellbeing
Good psychosocial and mental wellbeing greatly enhance workplace quality of life. Each Health, Safety, and Environment team has a dedicated social worker to assist employees facing personal challenges. Additionally, we offer a free 24/7 listening service for confidential support at any time.
Enabling flexible working
Since 2018, we have offered eligible employees the opportunity to shape their own schedule and achieve better work-life balance with our flexible remote working policy. We set them up for success with adapted equipment, detailed home-working guidance, and ongoing support to maintain productive and efficient routines.
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Investing in our talent
Septodont offers its 2,400 employees worldwide growth opportunities through continuing education, development programs, and internal mobility. Since 2023, this approach has been reinforced with a dedicated Learning & Development team and new tools designed to further build skills and capabilities, supporting employees throughout their career journey within the Group.
Encouraging career-long learning
Our Septodont University (S&U), is a cornerstone of our learning strategy. With S&U, our teams can access tailored training, follow structured learning paths through thematic training and explore personalized content aligned with their roles and goals.
Supporting internal mobility
With programs that facilitate mobility throughout the Septodont Group, our employees are able to pursue their career ambitions in different roles, teams and locations. As a global company operating on four continents, we are able to offer them stimulating and enriching career opportunities all over the world.
Bridging study and work
Our immersive work-study programs provide talented young people with a gateway into the working world. Of our 100+ students and interns to date, 20% have signed employment contracts to begin exciting career journeys with Septodont.
Design your own path!
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Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity
The diversity of our workforce is a core strength of our business, and a significant contributor to the success of our company. We promote equal opportunity and foster an inclusive culture, where our employees feel accepted, respected, and empowered to do their best work.
Fostering gender equality and inclusion
We are strengthening our commitment to gender equality through gender-bias training in North America and a pilot initiative in France on salary equity and maternity leave. We have already made solid progress, with a gender equality index of 95/100 in 2022 and 55% of women in managerial roles.
Improving access for people with disabilities
As an inclusive employer, we are fully committed to breaking down disability-based barriers and ensuring that a fulfilling career is accessible to everyone. In France, our efforts have led to a 8.7% direct employment rate of employees with disabilities and 12.9% at SOFIC, our site in Mazamet (France).
Pauline MalagutiDisability Manager
“ My mission is to implement a roadmap that brings together all stakeholders so that people with disabilities are completely integrated into every company process. Supported by a team of 16 internal ambassadors, I guide people who have taken the step of becoming recognized as a disabled worker, as well as those who have questions or reservations about embarking on the process. ”
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Further reading
For more detailed information about our positive initiatives and the compliance rules we adhere to, please download our CSR Reports and Code of Ethics.
