It is 9 o'clock in the morning and at EDUCA EDTECH Group a worker receives a message from Eddy on your laptop:
"Hello General, the Blood Donation Campaign is starting. Next Friday you can contribute to the welfare of society with this act of solidarity, we are waiting for you!"
In broad terms, this could be the day-to-day life of the employees of EDUCA EDTECH Group as a consequence of its human resources strategy known as the "Laboratory of Happiness and which has been key to obtaining a well-deserved certification. Top Employer Spain 2024.
The Chief Human Resources Officer of the group, Viridiana López Rodríguez opens the doors of this particular laboratory to find out how he manages to get employees to identify with the group and its values.
Who is Eddy?
The technological tools autonomously developed by EDUCA EDTECH Group achieve a own ecosystem which improves the efficiency and effectiveness of all its committees. The same applies to the human resources area, where an android holds a prominent position.
Yes, Eddy "the most sparkling and educational android in the corporate universe".
The advent calendar, blood donations, International Education Day or the Christmas dinner are some of the news that the virtual assistant Eddy is responsible for announcing via the internal employee chat.
It is no coincidence that Eddy is a virtual robot, since it is a wink to the clear commitment of EDUCA EDTECH Group for applying AI not only to to personalise learning through their brands, but internally to optimise processes.
Behind this virtual assistant is an entire human resources team with a strong commitment to making Eddy that friendly and approachable character who responds to employees' questions and concerns.
FAWthe acronym for positive work climate
The certificationTop Employers Institute recognises the best companies in the world that achieve the highest standards in their employee offering. In this respect, only 137 companies have passed the certification process where more than 600 HR best practices in different areas are analysed and audited.
The corporate culture is one of them, which rewards a working environment where employees feel comfortable and where a strong sense of belonging is created.
Specifically, the EDUCA EDTECH Group is committed to working in teams consolidated, creative and aligned towards such an ambitious common goal as the democratisation of access to education. In this sense, in the group's ecosystem, a strategy is implemented where stress has no place and where there is time for leisure and bonding between employees.
FAW (Friday After Work) are the acronyms used by Eddy to announce a (usually themed) event which, after work on some Fridays, will bring employees together to enjoy a common leisure time. Events may include "surprises"as shows in line with the theme which achieve a positive impact among employees and a innovative talent retention strategy.
Employees of a place called EDUCA EDTECH Building
Spain, Europe or Latin America are present in this technology company. Once again, the group's ecosystem shows how, in addition to a strong presence in these geographic areas, this international environment moves to its headquarters in the EDUCA EDTECH building.
Access to quality education regardless of location or situation are objectives that the group pursues, so the teams are provided with professionals from different parts of the world to adapt the idiosyncrasies of each brand to each country.
The multiculturalism of EDUCA EDTECH is considered a element enriching corporate culture of the company. For this reason, there are many internal publications aimed at gaining an in-depth understanding of the different cultures and nationalities within the group.
No cause is lost in the group
There is currently a concern on the part of employees with regard to social or environmental problems. In this sense, ignoring this aspect can be an obstacle when it comes to retaining talent, as it is not always easy to find the right talent, not everything goesFor some people, this is a key factor when it comes to choosing a job.
The fight against cancer, gender violence, poverty or mental health are concerns in which the human resources department of EDUCA EDTECH Group is involved in order to contribute, not only to the social needs of the employees, but also to a better understanding of the needs of the community. ethical and responsible commitment the group is pursuing through its strategy in ESG through the EDUCA EDTECH Foundation.
Buddy: The On Boarding made in EDUCA EDTECH Group
Beginnings are always complicated on a professional and personal level. In keeping with this premise, the Happiness Lab is once again committed to a On Boarding different and with the signature of EDUCA EDTECH Group.
For the department headed by Viridiana López Rodríguez, the Buddies are more than just mentoring. Literally:
"It captures the essence of a mutual relationship where both benefit and learn from each other. It is a collaboration that goes beyond teaching, it is about growing and evolving together.
The figure of the Buddy is that of an employee who is responsible for accompanying one of the new recruits in order to introduce him or her to a new employee. gentler adaptation and facilitate their access to the team dynamics within the EDUCA EDTECH ecosystem.
In addition, an introductory course is available 24/7 on the EDUCA.PRO internal training platform for those starting their professional career with the group, where they will find relevant information to help them succeed in this initial stage. From this platform, they can also enrich their skills thanks to the hundreds of courses available to them.
A company culture worth a Top Employer 2024
The corporate culture EDUCA EDTECH Group offers an exceptionally unique working environment where innovation and well-being converge. Thus, the 86% of the staff has expressed a significant level of job satisfaction within the organisation. It is anticipated that this figure will rise to over 90% during the current year, reflecting the commitment and dedication of the human talent management team.
With its own ecosystem designed to fostering talent and creativityThe group provides the necessary proprietary technological tools to achieve maximum employee efficiency.
Focused on personal and professional growth, the human resources department manages to foster an environment where each employee can thrive and contribute to collective success of this technology group.
