Holi, the Indian Festival of Colour, was celebrated with enthusiasm by our team in Mumbai. Holi celebrates the love between the Hindu god Krishna and his consort Radha, signifying a time for rebirth, rejuvenation and embracing positivity ahead of Spring.
2 years running! We’re proud to announce that we have received the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for second year in a row 🎉 This prestigious award recognises the commitment and engagement of our employees around the world to delivering on our purpose of Life Unlimited.
Our teams around the world have been celebrating International Women’s Day this month. The Smith+Nephew Women’s Network has been bringing teams together, both virtually and in-person, to share ideas and experiences, take part in self-defence classes and celebrate inclusion. Here’s to continuing to break down barriers, challenge norms and create workplaces where every woman feels empowered to be successful. 💪
February marked a month of events and celebrations in honor of Black History Month. Our UNITY Employee Inclusion Group led professional development and knowledge-sharing sessions, before closing out the month giving back to the Memphis community by volunteering at the local Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Did you know that February is hashtag#HeartHealthAwareness month? To mark the occasion, our Memphis Occupational Health and Wellness Team hosted 11 events over 3 days. Colleagues were able to access blood pressure screenings, educational information and healthy snacks to help them look after their hearts and live their Life Unlimited.
Not all routes into a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) look the same. Following a 27-year career as an Orthopaedic Surgery Nurse, Carmen joined us last year as a Procedural Training Specialist at our Munich Academy for medical education 🎓 The wealth of clinical knowledge and OR experience that she brings to the Academy helps Carmen to provide an enriching experience for the healthcare professionals who visit our facility. For Carmen, the change in career has been very positive. “Every day is different! My job has a lot of variety. I love working with my team and meeting colleagues and surgeons from around the world.”
How do you get into a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)? There are more routes than you might think. Meet Katarzyna and Clara, Medical Education Specialists in our London and Munich Academies respectively. They are the friendly faces who greet attendees of our medical education courses, and ensure that each session runs smoothly. Both women are proof that there is more than one route into a career working in STEM. Having previously worked in hospitality and front-of house roles, Katarzyna and Clara bring their organizational skills and can-do attitudes to the Academy team, ensuring that visitors are comfortable and able to fully immerse themselves in the education experience.
When you think about the impact of your work, what comes to mind? With over 30 years of service between them, Neiser and Evelyn recently experienced the impact of their work - supporting the development and manufacture of our ENT product portfolio - at close quarters. In their five-year-old son Gael. Having suffered with a number of ear, nose and throat issues, Gael underwent a successful surgery in which a Smith+Nephew product was used that his father had worked on while it was still in development. "It's so amazing for me to think that a product that I worked on has helped my son to recover a normal life", says Neiser.
In this season of giving, our team in Dubai brought joy to the children at Senses Residential and Day Care for Special Needs Using their volunteering hours, our team spent the day at the centre, sharing laughter, playing games and dancing with the children. Our colleagues went a step further, bringing festive gifts for every child.
Teaming up to spread holiday cheer! Our Pittsburgh team partnered with the Watson Institute WISCA Program to bring joy and essential items to students in need. The Watson Institute's WISCA (Watson Institute Social Center for Academic Achievement) program, based in southwestern Pennsylvania, provides specialized support for students on the autism spectrum.
