In our corporate environment, team cohesion and employee well-being are essential pillars of our success. That's why we invest in activities that promote both physical and mental health and social integration among our colleagues.
BCA, being quite diverse with multiple ongoing projects and teams often in different locations, industries and situations, understands the importance of cultivating a strong sense of unity and belonging. Enabling colleagues from different projects to get to know each other better and thus create a team has always been a strategic goal.
In order to achieve this, we have always aimed to provide a wide variety of sports activities and social events from the very beginning and we continue to expand our selection. We established partnerships with gyms, offered support for swimming, and enabled internal clubs - organized and managed by our employees - such as football, running, hiking and yoga, creating opportunities for employees to connect through common and healthy interests. These benefits have provided both personal and social support, enhancing our team interactions.
But our commitment didn't stop there. We also organize regular team-building events, ranging from strategic retreats to monthly meet-ups for board games and book clubs, where interaction is encouraged in a more relaxed and inclusive environment.
The years of experience prove that these initiatives enable team integration, which is reflected not just in employee retention but also in increased satisfaction and productivity rates. These results motivate us not only to continue with these activities but also to create even more diverse possibilities for connection. For example, we always try to offer a variety of new activities, whenever possible, such as our Mental Health Week Sports Programs this year. Throughout that week in May, we had a diverse range of activities focused on mental health. Each day featured different events, aiming to please everyone. One day we had football, another online yoga, then street workout, a city walk and indoor climbing. What made it really special was not just having our colleagues participate each day but also their engagement in helping the HR team organize and manage these daily sports events, ensuring special care for our team.
We at BCA have demonstrated that investing in sports and social activities extends beyond leisure; it is an essential strategy for developing a healthy and united corporate culture. This approach has not only strengthened the bonds among employees but also reinforced the company's commitment to our team's well-being, setting a new standard for how companies can thrive by nurturing their most valuable resources—people.
This success case at BCA serves as a valuable reminder to other organizations about the importance of caring for human relationships in the workplace, making it a space for mutual growth and ongoing satisfaction.