{"id":1995,"date":"2022-05-18T09:02:44","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T01:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabre.com\/locations\/apac\/?post_type=releases&#038;p=1995"},"modified":"2022-05-18T09:02:44","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T01:02:44","slug":"sabre-prioritizes-employee-wellbeing-with-series-of-new-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"releases","link":"https:\/\/www.sabre.com\/locations\/apac\/releases\/sabre-prioritizes-employee-wellbeing-with-series-of-new-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Sabre prioritizes employee wellbeing with series of new initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\"><strong>SOUTHLAKE, Texas \u2013 May 17, 2022 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0<a class=\"local\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sabre.com\/\">Sabre Corporation<\/a>\u00a0(NASDAQ: SABR), the leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, has launched a transformed employee wellbeing experience, aimed at fostering a supportive environment where people can thrive, learn, succeed and give back.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">The Company, which previously announced its vision to become the premier global technology platform in travel, is investing in its team members to be their best, both personally and professionally, as they focus on immediate post-pandemic recovery and on driving Sabre\u2019s ambitious long-term goals.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">\u201cSabre has a bold vision \u2013 and we need the best people to make this happen,\u201d said <strong>Shawn Williams, Chief People Officer, Sabre<\/strong>. \u201cWe employ some of the world\u2019s top talent and we\u2019re focused on creating an environment in which they can reach their full potential, helping us reshape the global travel industry from the inside out.\u00a0Investing in our people \u2013 both present and future \u2013 is a huge priority for us, and it is our aim to cultivate a culture that is rewarding, supporting and transparent.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Work from Anywhere<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">Sabre\u2019s global Work from Anywhere (WFA) program has been running successfully for over 18 months.\u00a0Designed to accommodate team members\u2019 individual needs and circumstances, the WFA program supports work\/life balance, improving productivity, motivation and job satisfaction.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">\u201cWe recognize that there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all way of working, and offering our team members a setup that works best for them, their role and their team will help them do their best work, feel valued and stay focused,\u201d continued Shawn Williams. \u201cAnd, while the human interaction of working in an office is important, we\u2019ve all seen the power of technology this year in helping us stay connected and keep business moving from afar.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Employee wellbeing<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">As part of Sabre\u2019s journey to become a better place for team members to do their best work, the company continually reviews its total rewards package to align with what team members need and want. Sabre learned from its \u2018Best Work\u2019 research that parental leave is important to team members, and three years ago, began offering a global minimum of 12 weeks paid leave for new parents, for adoption or birth.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">Sabre has also transformed its approach to employee wellness, investing in a host of new resources to enhance the team member experience. To drive this,\u00a0the Company has created the Sabre Wellbeing Advisor Network (SWAN), a council\u00a0of team members from around the world who guide conversation around wellbeing, capture best practices and enhance tools and programs to support employee wellbeing.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">One of the first initiatives introduced by the council was a partnership with\u00a0<a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.headspace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Headspace<\/a>, a global leader in mindfulness and wellbeing, to provide free, premium access to their award-winning mindfulness app.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">\u201cThrough the Headspace partnership, we hope to encourage team members to take time out for themselves every day and enjoy the benefits of increased productivity and improved stress resilience and creativity that come from consistent meditation and mindfulness exercises,\u201d said Williams.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">Sabre also provides complimentary access to additional mental wellbeing resources for team members and their families. This includes access to Sanvello, an app offering clinical techniques to reduce the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress; Talkspace, licensed therapists available 24 hours a day through talk, text and video; BurnAlong \u2013 a platform providing on-demand physical, mental, and financial wellness classes and the Global Employee Assistance Program, which includes five free counseling sessions per person, per topic, per year.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Volunteerism<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">Sabre has a deep history of philanthropy and giving back to the communities in which team members live and work. In the last 20 years, Sabre has donated more than $20M and logged over 300,000 volunteer hours as part of\u00a0<a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/sabresync.unily.com\/sites\/give-together\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Give Together<\/a>, its global corporate social responsibility (CSR) program. This includes a $1 million donation by the company and $35K raised by team members specifically for Ukrainian refugee relief efforts.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">In partnership with team members, communities and customers, Give Together helps drive positive social and environmental change. Recognizing the importance of volunteering, Sabre allows all team members to take four days of paid time off per year to volunteer for any \u200bpurpose they choose.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">To further expand Give Together, Sabre partnered with\u00a0<a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.benevity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Benevity<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the global leader in workplace giving, volunteering and grant making programs \u2013 in order to help team members find the volunteer opportunities that mean the most to them. Through Benevity, Sabre also highlights STEM opportunities, with a view to helping to create critical thinkers and enable the next generation of innovators.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Career development<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">Sabre\u2019s ambition\u00a0to be a great place to work\u00a0and\u00a0an employer of choice\u00a0has always been a\u00a0priority. Over the last few years, the company amplified its focus on\u00a0team member experience. This resulted in a slew of initiatives \u2013 from technology events to people policies\/practices that put team members, at the heart of everything it does.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">Sabre wants to give its team members the tools and resources to drive their own careers. As such, the Company has introduced a global mentoring program to help team members to develop technical and leadership skills in areas they believe they need support. This is one of several programs that Sabre has introduced to help team members grow and develop, and to align their personal goals with business goals. Other initiatives include a leader speaker series, skill building series and peer coaching series where leaders coach and support each other.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">The initiatives that Sabre has introduced to support team members, be a great place to work and an employer of choice have resulted in the Sabre Bengaluru Global Capability Center in India being certified by the Great Place to Work\u00ae Institute as an organization\u00a0that builds a\u00a0High-Trust, High-Performance Culture. This recognition is a\u00a0testament to team members\u2019 passion and commitment\u00a0to the workplace.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Inclusion and diversity<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">Underpinning the programs above is Sabre\u2019s commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, where team members \u2013 with their wide and rich variety of differences \u2013 can bring their full selves to work, contribute their best and feel like they belong. As a global employer with offices in 70 countries, Sabre has made a deliberate and intentional commitment to Inclusion and Diversity (I&amp;D). The Company\u2019s I&amp;D Council, which is made up of representatives across regions from all areas of the business and across multiple demographics, is defining a globally consistent approach to Inclusion and Diversity as a business imperative, helping Sabre embrace the talents of every team member across the globe enabling an inclusive and stimulating environment where all have equal opportunity to do their best.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">At the heart of this effort are Sabre\u2019s Inclusion Groups \u2013teams that inspire awareness, understanding and appreciation for a wide spectrum of causes. Current groups include\u00a0<a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/sabresync.unily.com\/sites\/inclusion-group-pride\/SitePageModern\/44758\/pride\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pride<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 which was formed to support members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community, BGOLD, or Black Generations of Leadership and Development, Women\u2019s Career Network,\u00a0Women in Technology (WiT) and\u00a0Ascenders, a group for employees looking to grow professionally and personally.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">As part of their efforts to raise awareness, these groups also run events and speaker sessions, with recent examples including a special International Women\u2019s Day discussion organized by WiT\u00a0 with Sabre Board members Phyllis Newhouse, CEO of Xtreme Solutions; Wendi Sturgis, CEO of Cleverbridge; and Roshni Joshi, Director of Customer Engineering for Google Cloud.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">Inclusion groups are often the first connection point to Sabre for team members beyond their immediate work group. Two new groups that are being formed currently are focused on Veterans and on people with Disabilities, with more groups to come. Inclusion at Sabre is fundamental to the culture and the company as a whole.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">###<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\"><strong>About Sabre Corporation\r\n<\/strong>Sabre Corporation is a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Sabre\u2019s technology platform manages more than $260B worth of global travel spend annually. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information visit\u00a0<a class=\"local\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sabre.com\/\">www.sabre.com<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SOUTHLAKE, Texas \u2013 May 17, 2022 \u2013\u00a0Sabre Corporation\u00a0(NASDAQ: SABR), the leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, has launched a transformed employee wellbeing experience, aimed at fostering a supportive environment where people&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","categories":[333],"tags":[],"searchby":[],"metadata":{"_edit_lock":["1652838475:16"],"_edit_last":["16"],"_cmb_releases_subhead":["Tech company introduces new programs and benefits to support team members\r\n\r\n"]},"featured_image":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sabre.com\/locations\/apac\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/releases\/1995"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sabre.com\/locations\/apac\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/releases"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sabre.com\/locations\/apac\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/releases"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sabre.com\/locations\/apac\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/releases\/1995\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sabre.com\/locations\/apac\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1995"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sabre.com\/locations\/apac\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1995"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sabre.com\/locations\/apac\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1995"},{"taxonomy":"searchby","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sabre.com\/locations\/apac\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/searchby?post=1995"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}