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Health initiatives at our network banks
Healthcare is also a central issue at the network banks of RBI across the various countries. In order to supplement
the range of programs aimed at preventing illnesses and preserving health above and beyond the regulatory
requirements, employees can make use of a wide range of offers and activities. The assortment of offers varies
greatly, depending on what is needed and what can be provided locally in the individual countries.
Central Europe (CE)
Raiffeisen Bank Polska S.A. provides a cafeteria-style system in which employees choose from among a range
of attractive fringe benefits (e.g. fitness center, theater and movie tickets, and medical assistance services). The
bank promotes the interests of its employees and their health by financing various activities in the areas of sport
and culture. It also funds a private health insurance scheme for its employees in order to ensure better health. The
bank even pays its employees with unlimited employment contracts up to half the cost of further insurance policies,
such as life insurance and accident insurance. And employees in difficult situations can receive help through its
own social fund.
Tatra banka, a.s. in Slovakia also offers preventative health services through a cafeteria-style system that includes
a variety of options in the areas of medicine, health and sports for employees to choose from. A special program
known as “First aid” was established to help employees who have fallen on hard times and need emergency
assistance, such as due to natural disasters, health problems or social problems. The employees are able to
request the support themselves. Frequently, however, colleagues in need are “nominated” by other colleagues
who are aware of their personal situation. The program therefore helps not only from a financial perspective, it
also promotes a greater feeling of solidarity between the employees.
At Raiffeisenbank a.s. in the Czech Republic, the topic of health care includes not only the annual flu vaccination,
which is offered free of charge to all employees, it also includes the provision of four additional paid sick days.
The company cafeteria also offers healthy options to promote wellness.
At Raiffeisen Bank Zrt. in Hungary, a company physician is available to the employees on site once per week to
provide medical advice. Employees can also select from a range of services in the areas of sport, culture or
insurance, which are financially supported by the company within the scope of a flexible system of social services.
Various training options are available for maintaining mental health, covering topics such as: “How to deal with
stress?,” “How do I avoid burnout?,” “How can I create a balance between the various priorities in my life?”
Southeastern Europe (SEE)
Two years ago at Raiffeisen Bank Sh.A. in Albania, a cafeteria was set up for employees at both head office
locations which is funded up to 50 percent. There is also a private health insurance scheme which has been
taken out for employees and includes an entitlement to preventive and acute examinations as well as other
health-related services. To maintain good mental health, stress management seminars and yoga classes are offered
after work. In addition, a new program was launched in 2017 that strives to directly promote healthy lifestyle
habits, an improved work-life balance and increased awareness of wellness and stress.