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From February 17th to 21st, GreenSpark Solar will close down operations for our 3rd annual Wellness Week—an intentional, company-wide break designed to combat burnout and support mental well-being. By enacting a collective leave, we create space for our team to rest, recharge, and return energized.
Why is having an employee wellness program so important?
The American Psychological Association states, “Taking time off helps most US workers recover from stress and experience positive effects that improve their well-being and job performance.”
Our Executive Director of Communications, Meaghann Schulte, spoke at DisruptHR on the importance of implementing an employee wellness program. She explained why GreenSpark leadership decided to implement Wellness Week in 2023 and why we’ve decided to continue this unique employee benefit, now going on its third year.
“We’re a B Corp. That means we adhere to a triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit. We value these things equally in every business decision we make. We’re a fastest growing company repeatedly. For six years in a row, we’ve been a top workplace. Because of this Rochester status, because of our core values, because of our company promise, we have to make intentional decisions for our people, not despite the disruption but because of the disruption.”
Wellness Week, scheduled during a naturally slower time of year for a solar company operating in a cold, snowy climate like Rochester, has proven effective at helping our crew reset before heading into our busiest season.
Here’s how some of our GreenSpark team members chose to spend last year’s Wellness Week!
Learn more about GreenSpark's Unique Employee Benefits and Culture
One of the accomplishments that GreenSpark’s leadership team is most proud of is being a six-time Rochester Top Workplace. This accomplishment means we’ve created a workplace culture that our employees truly love, and we’re fulfilling the “people part” of our brand promise, “loyal to people, loyal to the planet.”
GreenSpark’s Wellness Week is just one-way leadership ensures our employees feel supported. Learn more about our unique employee benefits and explore open career opportunities on our careers page.
