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Benefits and well-being

Benefits and well-being

Our people are at the heart of our purpose

Their well-being is a top priority for us 

Having attractive benefits focused on the well-being of our people has become even more important for EDP in recent years, as our employees increasingly value the opportunity to balance their personal and professional lives at work.

Based on our active listening culture, we care for the wellness of our people in all its dimensions - physical, emotional, social, professional, and financial – providing flexible benefits to ensure we meet the different needs of our employees, according to their stage of life.

Therefore, we ensure a set of global benefits and initiatives, complemented by a more specific offer adjusted to the needs and legal framework of each country. 

Our ambition as a future-proof organisation is only achievable if we prioritize individual well-being within the company and ensure human and meaningful experiences for everyone.
Miguel Stilwell d’Andrade
Chairman of the Executive Board of Directors (CEO)
Physical well-being

Physical well-being relates to the ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle that allows you to complete daily tasks without excessive fatigue or physical stress. 

To maintain adequate energy levels throughout the day, it is essential that we take care of our physical health, including aspects such as nutrition, sleep, and movement. That’s why EDP provides, among other services, health insurance for employees and their families, nutrition consultations and sports activities, having gyms in various facilities and promoting discussion moments around this dimension of well-being. 

Our golden rule
Take regular breaks, stay active, and make conscious and healthy meal choices. 
Related benefits and perks
Health insurance, nutrition check-ups, sports activities, and quick massages.
Emotional well-being

By emotional well-being, we mean our attitudes and reactions to daily events, as well as the ability to navigate the ups and downs of life by understanding and regulating one's own emotions.

We believe that a healthy mind is essential to a balanced life, so we promote the importance of this topic through our annual global Mind Your Mind mental health campaign, where we seek to break down stereotypes, help identify warning symptoms, and encourage people to ask for help by offering psychological support.

Our golden rule
Set non-negotiable life standards; they’ll guide you through tough times when making hard decisions.
Related benefits and perks
Mental health awareness month initiative “Mind Your Mind”, mindfulness sessions, and psychological support line
Social well-being

This dimension of well-being refers to the importance of building healthy, nurturing, and supportive relationships and fostering quality connections with those around us: communities, family, friends, and co-workers.

The ability to maintain healthy relationships with others and support networks is essential to keep all dimensions of well-being balanced. At EDP, we care for your family and support parenthood with different benefits like extended paternity leave, gift baskets for new parents, childcare benefits, and family health insurance. We also care for our communities through our volunteering program dedicated to responding to social and environmental needs and emergencies to which employees can dedicate six days of work per year. 

Our golden rule
Enjoy your free time with your family and friends, and invest in social activities
Related benefits and perks
Flexible schedule, parental support (e.g. maternity leave, childcare, etc), holiday camps, volunteering and birthday off
Professional well-being

We believe a positive work experience produces feelings of satisfaction, pride, and value and that allows skills and competencies to be developed or strengthened.
Flexibility, development, and recognition are essential concepts in the professional field. Aware of this importance, we also give our employees the flexibility to work and learn at their own pace, providing a customized development path to achieve their ambitions and the benefit of a hybrid working model for all compatible functions.

Our golden rule
Plan your week ahead, limit the number and length of meetings, and set aside time to focus on a given task or activity
Related benefits and perks
Flex Fridays, hybrid work, and growth opportunities like mentoring, training, internal mobility, and Udemy access.
Financial well-being

This dimension of well-being emphasises the importance of managing one’s financial life, both now and in preparation for the future. Therefore, aligned with market best practices, our total compensation framework includes three main components: base salary, benefits package, and variable pay – aimed at ensuring fairness, equity, and meritocracy across the EDP group. 

Base salary
Benefits and perks
Incentives

Furthermore, our social assistance programme, life insurance, pension scheme, and discounts will help you manage your finances in the present, ensuring a safe and stable future.

Our golden rule
Improve your financial literacy and plan according to your personal goals. 
Related benefits and perks
Competitive pay, flexible benefits, annual bonus, pension, food allowance, discounts, social support, consultancy, etc.
 

Have you stopped to think about how you are feeling? Take 2 minutes out of your day to answer our questions and discover your current state of well-being.

This questionnaire evaluates 5 aspects of your well-being, as it is today, in accordance with EDP's holistic well-being concept.
 

 
 
 
 
 
Physical
Ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle that allows you to complete daily tasks without excessive fatigue or physical stress.
Emotional
It relates to attitudes and reactions to daily events, the ability to navigate the ups and downs of life, to understand one's own emotions and regulate them.
Social
Ability to establish quality connections with other people, to reconcile work-family life and to create a positive impact on the environment and the community around us.
Professional
Linked to a positive work experience that results in satisfaction, pride and value, as well as the ability to develop or refine new skills.
Financial
Ability to manage financial life in the present while preparing for the future by anticipating unexpected events.
Before discovering your well-being level for today, do not forget that:
All dimensions of well-being require your attention.
There are various tools and habits to help you improve/maintain your well-being.
Your well-being requires daily and constant work.
Be aware of signs that could indicate a mental health problem and seek help, if necessary.
Try to perform physical exercise regularly and complement it with a balanced diet. Arrange your day so you have sufficient space and time to work, but also have time for family, friends and yourself. In the professional field, aim for your tasks to be challenging, inspiring and financially rewarding, while seeking to lead a balanced life.
 
 
According to the World Health Organization, it is essential to view health as the overall state of physical, psychological and social well-being. Listening to your body and mind is essential for a more balanced and healthy life.
Explore some free tools here, which can help restore balance by creating new healthy habits.
29k

The José Neves Foundation (FJN) is committed to the personal development and well-being of the Portuguese people. The 29k FJN app provides personal development programs.

You can also consult the guide to personal development: "How do you invest in your well-being?”

Download the file Access the online version 

Other relevant resources:

World Health Organization Eu sinto.me

We support our employees in balancing professional and personal life 

In total, there are around 300 initiatives, developed internally and in partnership with other companies, to promote our employee's work-life balance, which we - a certified, familiarly responsible company - believe is fundamental to achieving a fairer society based on flexibility, respect, and equal opportunities. 

The Mind Your Mind sessions helped to normalise the topic of mental health ("It's OK not to be OK") and raise awareness of the symptoms of mental illness. 
EDP is committed to supporting employees' mental health and encourages the use of the psychosocial help services offered by the company's Social Services.
Through the excellent testimonies of the various participants, ways of dealing with stress, anxiety and depression were conveyed. More than ever it's necessary to address mental health and to be aware that we are not alone.
I'm very grateful to MYM sessions and hope it'll be resumed soon!
Ema Mariquito
E-REDES

Mind your mind initiative 

With the World Mental Health Day (October 10) as a reference, EDP has promoted, over the years, a set of initiatives placing this topic as a priority for all of us. 
Explore some of our Mind Your Mind stories

In line with the EDP Group's global well-being strategy, the Mind Your Mind campaign focuses on mental health and reinforces the importance of approaching the subject in a transparent manner, appealing to preventive behaviour through different global and local initiatives that seek to promote an increasingly healthy work environment and ensure support services in a global manner. 

We invite you to explore some of our Mind Your Mind stories and discover unique testimonies from our people. 

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