As part of its continued commitment to the cause and in line with the Diversity Charter it signed in October 2007, Aviva is taking part in the "Un jour, un métier en action®" (One Day, One Profession in Action") campaign from 17 to 21 November.
As part of its continued commitment to the cause and in line with the Diversity Charter it signed in October 2007, Aviva is taking part in the "Un jour, un métier en action®" (One Day, One Profession in Action") campaign from 17 to 21 November. This campaign is organised jointly by AGEFIPH (the association which manages the fund promoting the employment of people with disabilities) and ADAPT (the association promoting the social and professional inclusion of people living with disabilities) and aims to promote the integration of people with disabilities in business. To this end, Aviva has offered AGEFIPH 13 positions for volunteers to take part in this campaign.
This one-day event will allow disabled jobseekers to spend a day in the company, shadowing an Aviva employee and thus familiarising themselves with a company, a sector of activity or a new profession. It will also provide the opportunity to see how their professional plans measure up to the reality of a business and the job itself.
A two-way benefit
The benefits of this campaign will be shared by the company taking part and the jobseeker with a disability alike:
The company benefits from:
- The opportunity to meet, in a real situation, disabled jobseekers whose profiles correspond to their needs;
- Help in making their staff aware of issues related to non-discrimination and the inclusion of disabled workers.
- Getting to know the people actively involved in integration at a local level, who may at any time of the year be able to put the company in touch with people whose profiles may be of interest to it.
The disabled worker gets:
- To know a job, a sector of activity and a business.
- The opportunity to make professional contacts, which are essential when seeking employment.
Aviva France's long-term commitment
The company has committed to an active long-term policy of sustainable development. Aviva France's commitment to disabled workers can be seen through activities such as:
- The recent construction of its headquarters at Bois-Colombes, which are fully accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Awareness-raising to ensure that Aviva employees living with a disability are able to develop in a positive environment (appropriate technical equipment and working environment).
- A human resources department which is fully aware of the issue of discrimination, with a dedicated recruitment manager with responsibility for disability issues.
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Press contacts:
Anne Perthuis
Telephone: + 33 (0) 1 47 04 19 49
E-mail: aperthuis@agencezap.com
Isabelle Solal-Céligny
Telephone: + 33 (0) 1 47 04 19 47
E-mail: isolal@agencezap.com
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About Aviva
Aviva is Europe's leading provider of life assurance and pensions savings with strong positions on other markets around the world. Based on gross premiums at 31 December 2007, Aviva was the world's fifth-largest insurance group. Aviva's three principal businesses are life assurance and long-term savings, asset management and non-life insurance, with a total turnover of €56.7 billion in 2007 and €455 billion in assets under management at 30 June 2008.
With more than 150 years' experience in France, Aviva is one of the top 10 players in the insurance market. Aviva France stands out from the crowd with its solid, balanced and profitable multi-distribution model: 875 general agents, 1800 branch staff, 400 life advisers and 1000+ brokers. Aviva France also has major partners such as AFER, the largest savings association in France, the Crédit du Nord group, l'Union Financière de France and Médéric. Specialising in unit-linked products, Aviva is recognised for the excellent performance of its long-term funds and solid commitment to its customers through its "Good Advice" approach. Aviva employs more than 3300 staff in France. At 31 December 2007, Aviva France recorded consolidated sales of €6.5 billion and an IFRS net profit of €338 million and managed assets worth €71.4 billion at 30 June 2008.