Tech company introduces new programs and
benefits to support team members
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 17, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (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.
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's ambitious long-term goals.
"Sabre has a bold vision – and we need the best people to make
this happen," said Shawn Williams,
Chief People Officer, Sabre. "We employ some of the world's top
talent and we're focused on creating an environment in which they
can reach their full potential, helping us reshape the global
travel industry from the inside out. Investing in our people –
both present and future – is a huge priority for us, and it is our
aim to cultivate a culture that is rewarding, supporting and
transparent."
Work from Anywhere
Sabre's global Work from Anywhere (WFA) program has been running
successfully for over 18 months. Designed to accommodate team
members' individual needs and circumstances, the WFA program
supports work/life balance, improving productivity, motivation and
job satisfaction.
"We recognize that there's 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," continued Shawn
Williams. "And, while the human interaction of working in an
office is important, we've all seen the power of technology this
year in helping us stay connected and keep business moving from
afar."
Employee wellbeing
As part of Sabre's 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 'Best Work' 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.
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, the Company has created the Sabre
Wellbeing Advisor Network (SWAN), a council of team members
from around the world who guide conversation around wellbeing,
capture best practices and enhance tools and programs to support
employee wellbeing.
One of the first initiatives introduced by the council was a
partnership with Headspace, a global leader in mindfulness and
wellbeing, to provide free, premium access to their award-winning
mindfulness app.
"Through 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," said Williams.
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 – 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.
Volunteerism
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 Give Together, 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.
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 purpose they choose.
To further expand Give Together, Sabre partnered with Benevity -
the global leader in workplace giving, volunteering and grant
making programs - 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.
Career development
Sabre's ambition to be a great place to
work and an employer of choice has always been
a priority. Over the last few years, the company amplified its
focus on team member experience. This resulted in a slew of
initiatives – from technology events to people policies/practices
that put team members, at the heart of everything it does.
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.
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® Institute as an organization that builds
a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture. This recognition
is a testament to team members' passion and commitment to
the workplace.
Inclusion and diversity
Underpinning the programs above is Sabre's commitment to
fostering an inclusive environment, where team members – with their
wide and rich variety of differences – 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&D). The Company's I&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.
At the heart of this effort are Sabre's Inclusion Groups –teams
that inspire awareness, understanding and appreciation for a wide
spectrum of causes. Current groups include Pride – which
was formed to support members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community,
BGOLD, or Black Generations of Leadership and Development, Women's
Career Network, Women in Technology (WiT) and Ascenders,
a group for employees looking to grow professionally and
personally.
As part of their efforts to raise awareness, these groups also
run events and speaker sessions, with recent examples including a
special International Women's Day discussion organized by WiT
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.
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.
About Sabre Corporation
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's 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 www.sabre.com.
Media Contact:
Kristin Hays
Kristin.hays@sabre.com
Heidi Castle
heidi.castle@sabre.com
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