Afrijob : Enhancing Employee Well-Being and Performance with Shamiri Health’s Innovative Solutions

Background:‍

Afrijob, a leader in African talent acquisition, specializes in matching fast-growing companies across the continent with top global talent. Operating in 6 African countries, Afrijob collaborates with over 50 prestigious African companies including SWVL, Jumia, Lori Systems, ALX, and Dalberg. As a dynamic and expanding recruitment firm, Afrijob is committed to not only finding the right talent for its clients but also ensuring the well-being and productivity of its own team.

Challenge:

‍With rapid expansion and high-stakes talent matching, Afrijob’s team faced heightened stress levels and the challenges of maintaining work-life balance. This started impacting team morale and efficiency. Afrijob recognized the need for a comprehensive wellness program to support their team’s mental health and enhance overall productivity.

Solution:

‍Afrijob partnered with Shamiri Health to introduce a tailored mental health and wellness program. They chose Shamiri Health for its unique blend of community-oriented solutions, evidence-based tiered caregiving, and low-touch therapy, all accessible through the intuitive Rafi platform.

Implementation:

‍The program was rolled out to all Afrijob employees. Each team member received access to the Rafi platform, where they could engage in daily wellness surveys, interact within a supportive community, and access personalized mental health resources. The platform’s integration with Afrijob’s existing support systems allowed for seamless adoption.

Afrijob also benefited from Shamiri Health’s organizational tools, including a company dashboard for monitoring overall employee wellness and targeted interventions like customized workshops and professional development sessions.

Results:

‍Over the course of the program, Afrijob reported significant improvements:

• A 25% increase in employee productivity.
• Reduction in stress-related absenteeism by 20%.
• Enhanced employee engagement and morale.
• Positive feedback on work-life balance improvements.
• Stronger team cohesion and reduced turnover intentions.

Conclusion:

‍Shamiri Health’s comprehensive approach provided Afrijob with a robust solution to the challenges of employee stress and burnout. The program’s success in improving staff well-being and productivity demonstrates the effectiveness of Shamiri Health’s model in dynamic corporate environments. Afrijob is committed to continuing this partnership, fostering a culture of mental wellness and high performance.