SSE Impact Day, May 14, 2024

The SSE Impact Day was an opportunity that SSE offered its employees to spend a full day creating impact of wellbeing, welfare and happiness for ourselfs and others through practical initiatives!

Hej SSE family member!
Thank you very much for filling out this short follow-up survey. We hope to learn about and from what you did during your Impact day. We want to share stories, reflections, and analyses between us, and show others what we learned. This is the beginning of something we intend to grow and build on continuously. 🌸

All the best,

Micael Dahlén

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The SSE Impact Day is an opportunity that SSE offer its employees to spend a full day creating impact of wellbeing, welfare and happiness for ourselfs and others through practical initiatives!

Between 9:00 – 10:00 on May 14th employees were given the opportunity to take part and listen to an inspirational lecture with Professor Micael Dahlén, in the Aula and online, it was also recorded and posted on the portal. During his lecture, Micael talked about wellbeing, welfare and happiness, and how we all can make an impact by acts of kindness for ourselfs and others.

As mentioned, this was a whole day activity where you, after the lecture, was given the time to focus on more practical initiatives. Practical initiatives were for example to contact an organization or by own initiative: pick-up litter or have coffee with elderly neighbors.

If you have any questions, please contact us via email: impactday@hhs.se

FAQ Impact Day

If I engage in something in the evening, am I entitled to overtime?

No. You can arrange the time for your impactful activity as you wish, but there will be no compensation for unsocial hours or overtime pay.

Can I choose a different day other than May 14th to engage in something?

That day is the primary day to get involved, but if you, for example, teach or work in the info center, you can change the day if it suits the operations. Talk to your immediate manager about that possibility. You can only change the day if you need to be working from the office that day. It does not apply if you are on vacation, sick, or attending a course that day.

What happens if I can't find anywhere to be?

Please contact the SSE Impact Day workgroup at impactday@hhs.se as early as possible.

Should I report my worked volunteer time in any way?

No.

What is the purpose of "Impact Day"?

"Impact Day" aims to contribute to society, promote internal cultural building, enhance cooperation, and provide opportunities to meet people you usually don't meet. Additionally, research shows that volunteer work increases happiness through helping others. We have chosen to make a difference in society on a common day.

What volunteer activities are offered during the day?

There are various options for volunteer work. You can either choose to organize something yourself or participate in activities that the workplace has organized through collaboration with other organizations. You can also engage in activities that do not require collaboration with an organization, such as visiting a nursing home, visiting a school, tutoring newcomers, visiting a homeless shelter, etc.

What preparations do I need to make before "Impact Day"?

Consider whether you want to find your own volunteer work or if you want to participate in activities that the workplace has organized.

Are there any costs to participate in "Impact Day"?

No, there are no direct costs to participate. You are responsible for any travel expenses yourself. You will not be reimbursed for any expenses.

How is working time handled during "Impact Day"?

You will be given time off from your regular duties if you choose to participate. Participation is not mandatory. Notify your manager if you intend to work as usual.

What if I want to participate in "Impact Day" but can't because I have a job that is critical to the operation on that day?

If you need to work on that day, you can discuss the possibility of volunteering on another day with your manager.