Orano Commits to Supporting Cancer Prevention and Employee Well-being by Joining “Working with Cancer” Initiative

Orano Commits to Supporting Cancer Prevention and Employee Well-being by Joining “Working with Cancer” Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Orano has signed the “Working with Cancer” pledge, joining a global initiative led by Publicis Chair and CEO Arthur Sadoun to promote cancer prevention and support employees affected by cancer. The pledge reflects Orano’s commitment to employee well-being through enhanced screening, healthy workplace initiatives, and support systems for those diagnosed with cancer. CEO Nicolas Maes emphasized this as a key step toward fostering a workplace focused on health, empathy, and collective responsibility, extending these standards across Orano’s 17-country operations. Publicis France Chair Agathe Bousquet praised Orano’s commitment to cancer support globally.

(PRESS RELEASE) SEINE, 25-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Orano has strengthened its commitment to health and wellness in the workplace by signing the “Working with Cancer” pledge, a global initiative represented by Agathe Bousquet, Chair of Publicis France. The pledge was signed alongside Orano leaders, including CEO Nicolas Maes, Senior Executive Vice President Hélène Derrien, and Medical Coordinator Laura Denêtre.

With cancer impacting individuals across both personal and professional spheres, Orano aims to foster a supportive work environment focused on employee health. The company is dedicated to enhancing cancer screening, encouraging healthy habits, and providing comprehensive support for employees dealing with cancer. This commitment aligns with the company’s long-standing values of diversity, inclusion, and employee development, upheld through various agreements with trade unions and reinforced by Orano’s executive management team.

Joining the campaign initiated by Publicis Chair and CEO Arthur Sadoun, Orano pledges to drive awareness, promote cancer prevention, and support employees in continuing or returning to work following a diagnosis. The initiative also emphasizes fostering a culture of empathy and active listening among managers and peers to support affected individuals. This commitment extends to all Orano employees across its operations in 17 countries.

CEO Nicolas Maes highlighted the significance of the pledge: “This charter is a meaningful milestone in building a workplace that prioritizes health and well-being for our global team. Orano’s values center on collective responsibility, and through this initiative led by Arthur Sadoun, we are proud to join other companies in reshaping the conversation around cancer and breaking the silence surrounding it.”

Agathe Bousquet shared her appreciation, noting, “Orano’s signing of the pledge resonates deeply, not only as a major French company but also as an organization committed to offering the same standards of prevention and care for employees worldwide.”

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