The workplace accident rate(1) was 0.15%. The main causes of workplace accidents were related to transportation accidents (home-work commuting and work-related travel):
- the absenteeism rate is 1.8% which, when applied to all employees means four sick days per capita. These sick days cover a wide spectrum of illnesses or health problems, including those that are not work-related or occurring in the workplace, as well as those that may result from work-related difficulties (mental health, physical health, etc.);
- the accident frequency rate was 0.86%;(2)
- the severity rate was 0.02%.(3)
In terms of protection, Groupe employees benefit from disability/death cover according to the practices in the various countries.
This healthcare diagram shows workplace accident rate, absenteeism rate , frequency rate and severity rate.
Absenteeism rate: 1.8%
Workplace accident rate: 0.15%
These are mainly transport accidents
Frequency rate: 0.83%
Severity rate: 0.02%
99% of employees covered by health insurance.
100% of employees included in physical and mental health programs in 2022.
4.1.3.5 Health and Safety
100% of the workforce in Groupe agencies are covered by these health and safety support plans. Most employees have sedentary jobs in offices, sitting in front of screens or working from home, and are seated behind screens. Agencies apply current local regulations on personal security in the workplace and are responsible for implementing their health support and action plans.
In the United States, federal law (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) may be supplemented by laws in each state, and possibly reinforced at the municipal level. In Europe, this mission is entrusted to dedicated local committees (Health and Safety Committee) and the CSE (Social and Economic Committee) in France. Elected or volunteer employees receive training on safety and first aid. Evacuation drills (fire, earthquake, etc.) are regularly conducted at the facilities, with support from general services safety teams (Re:Sources) and building managers. In all agencies, safety officers (fire or emergency evacuations) are also trained each year; volunteers are trained in first aid. In India, Occupational Health and Safety regulations apply, and, as in many countries, small teams of employees are trained every year in all buildings and on all floors to assist others in the event of an emergency or evacuation. Given their large size, Publicis Sapient entities in India are ISO 45001 certified, thus covering 48% of the workforce of the Groupe in the country.
The “Monitoring Unit” set up for Covid-19 continued its support for country and regional departments to make specific arrangements for employees on a country-by-country basis and in conjunction with local management, such as working from home for all when necessary. The agencies remained open for employees with a need to come to the office (better working conditions, comfort and peace of mind, fight against isolation, etc.).
In some cities, as is the case in India or China, devices monitor air pollution and inform employees so that measures can be taken for those who may be the most vulnerable in terms of health, as well as so that teleworking can be facilitated during peak pollution periods.
(1) Workplace accident rate: (Number of recordable workplace accidents/total workforce) x 100. 2022 coverage rate: 97.6%.
(2) Calculation of recordable workplace accident frequency rate:(Number of recordable workplace accidents/total number of hours worked) x 1,000,000 (GRI403-9 standard) Coverage rate 2022: 97.6%.
(3) Calculation of workplace accident severity rate: (Number of days of work lost x 1,000)/Number of hours worked (GRI 403-9 standard)Coverage rate 2022: 97.6%.