We believe that everyday habits play a crucial role in maintaining good health. Through education and resources, we empower the workforce to make informed choices about nutrition, sanitation, and personal hygiene, promoting overall wellness in the workplace.
We recognise the importance of mental health for productivity and quality of life and create avenues for open dialogue and life skills sessions aimed at stress management and mental health awareness.
We facilitate regular awareness and screening programmes to detect and manage conditions that may affect workforce wellbeing.
Women’s health requires special attention. Through targeted initiatives, we raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene, maternal health, and family planning and offer screenings for cancers related to women, ensuring comprehensive care for all women in the workforce.
We are committed to creating a safe and respectful work environment for all. Through comprehensive prevention, mitigation, and redressal mechanisms, Upfront actively works to address sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the workplace. This includes raising awareness, providing information and resources, conducting policy reviews, and implementing reformative practices to ensure accountability and support for the victims.
We recognise the importance of making workplaces accessible and inclusive for everyone, regardless of caste, creed, gender identity, or physical ability. Our initiatives focus on removing barriers to participation and creating a culture of acceptance and belonging. We strive to foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
Sharing knowledge with women and young girls that includes social and gender norms, empowering participants to challenge stereotypes, improve themselves, and ask for what they deserve. Life skills training is also integrated with tools for their personal and professional development.
Supporting the career advancement of women and young girls in the workplace through mentorship programmes, skill development initiatives, and handholding to help women navigate their career paths with confidence. Additionally, Upfront works closely with employers to strengthen workplace policies and practices that promote gender equality and support professional growth irrespective of gender.
Financial literacy is the foundation of financial wellbeing. Our workshops and resources on financial planning, budgeting, and saving equip employees with practical skills to manage their finances effectively. Whether it’s setting financial goals, creating a budget, or building a savings plan, we provide the tools and guidance needed to make informed financial decisions. Upfront also bridges the gap between the workforce and a range of financial institutions and service providers, ensuring they have access to the products and resources they need to meet their financial goals, such as opening bank accounts, obtaining loans, and making investments to ensure their financial and overall wellbeing.
In today’s digital age, understanding how to navigate digital financial services is essential. We provide information and create awareness on digital financial literacy, covering topics such as online banking, mobile payments, and cybersecurity. By improving digital literacy skills, we empower our workforce to access and utilise digital financial services safely and efficiently.
Effective communication is essential for resolving conflicts and addressing issues in the workplace. We emphasise the importance of clear, respectful communication and provide tools and strategies for effective problem-solving. A significant part of our efforts focus on empathy-building and leadership development, encouraging the workforce to understand and support each other’s perspectives and take on leadership roles in promoting positive change
The workforce should be aware of its rights and responsibilities in the workplace. Through workshops, training sessions, and informational resources, we educate the workforce about their legal rights under labour laws and human rights principles, empowering the employees to advocate for themselves and others in the workplace.
Social protection schemes ensure a safety net for the vulnerable workforce. By improving awareness and access, we ensure that the workforce do not fall through the cracks and receive the assistance they need when facing challenges. Through awareness campaigns, workshops, and information sessions, we empower the workforce with knowledge about available support services and how to access them.
Understanding the needs and vulnerabilities of the workforce is essential for designing effective social protection interventions. Upfront conducts mapping exercises and research studies to identify gaps in coverage, assess the effectiveness of existing programmes, and gather insights into emerging needs and trends with different workforces/groups. By leveraging data and research findings, we can tailor our interventions to better meet the needs of the workforce and address systemic challenges.
We believe in providing easy access to information and assistance for the workforce. However, in some cases, this may not be enough. Setting up a Universal Help Desk in partnership with workplaces/systems serves as a central point of contact for inquiries, support requests, and guidance on social protection services, ensuring quality and sustainable impact.
