In the late 90s, Marc Benioff needed a break from a hectic work schedule. He took some time out in Hawaii, where he learnt about Hawaiian culture, including the concept of ‘Ohana’.
Ohana is the idea that families — blood-related, adopted, or intentional — are bound together, and that family members are responsible for one another. When he created Salesforce in 1999, he made sure that the spirit of “Ohana” ran through everything the company did. Now employing 25,000 people, Salesforce is thriving and Ohana is lived every day.
In terms of employee wellness, Salesforce reckons that ‘being your healthiest self lets you focus on other important things, and helps bring the rest of your life into balance’. That’s why they offer a wide selection of wellness resources, including a wellness reimbursement program, wellness centers, health program discounts, flu prevention schemes and wellness fairs.
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