LAGO Places Well-Being at the Core of Its Business Strategy: Results of Employee Support Initiatives Presented

The Importance of Physical and Mental Well-Being as a Key Asset: From Psychological Support to Healthy Nutrition, LAGO’s Holistic Approach Enhances Personal Balance and Strengthens Workplace Dynamics

Villa del Conte (PD), October 17, 2024

LAGO, a leading company in the design and furniture sector, marks the first year of its free psychological support service with impressive results, demonstrating the initiative’s effectiveness for employees and their families. Part of the LAGO Sustainability Circle project, the service has achieved remarkable outcomes. One year after its launch, over 15% of employees have accessed psychological counseling—offered in collaboration with Sygmund, the Italian online psychology platform—with an equal distribution between men and women. Additionally, 14% of the service users were employees' family members, reflecting the company's commitment to extending well-being beyond the workplace and supporting the families of its workforce. In total, 70 free sessions have been provided by the company, alongside the option to continue counseling at a reduced rate. The service also includes a 24/7 psychological support line, ensuring immediate and continuous assistance.  

A Holistic Approach to Employee Well-Being

In addition to this initiative, LAGO has introduced several employee-focused programs throughout 2024, all aligned with the company’s vision of promoting mental and physical well-being alongside sustainability. One of the standout projects is LAGO Osteria, the corporate cafeteria inaugurated this year within LAGO Campus in collaboration with Padua-based caterer Forcellini Ristorazione. As an integral part of the LAGO Sustainability Circle, the cafeteria promotes employees' physical well-being through a balanced diet designed by expert nutritionists. Every day, an average of 90 employees benefit from the service—exceeding the initial expectation of 70 daily meals. Each dish is freshly prepared on-site, using high-quality ingredients, and follows a carefully crafted nutrition plan to support both physical and mental health. However, the initiative goes beyond providing healthy meals: the cafeteria also plays a key role in fostering workplace equity, with meal prices adjusted based on salary levels, ensuring that all employees can access affordable, nutritious meals.  

Collaboration with GymHub for Workplace Health

As part of its broader welfare initiatives, LAGO has partnered with GymHub, a spin-off of the University of Padua, specializing in corporate wellness and sustainability projects. GymHub has engaged LAGO employees in a specialized training program aimed at preventing musculoskeletal issues caused by poor posture and repetitive strain, which are particularly relevant for both office staff and production workers. So far, 45 production workers and 15 office employees have participated in both theoretical and practical training, with the goal of reducing the impact of work-related physical strain and aging-related issues.  

Investing in People: The Core of LAGO’s Sustainability Vision

LAGO's continuous development of innovative projects—from psychological assistance to healthy nutrition and physical risk prevention—demonstrates its commitment to creating a workplace centered on people. "Investing in physical and mental well-being is our commitment to creating a deeper, long-lasting balance," concludes Daniele Lago, President & Head of Design at LAGO. "For us, sustainability is not just about the environment; it is a holistic embrace that includes people and their mental and physical equilibrium. In an increasingly fast-paced world, we believe that maintaining balance across all dimensions is the true strategic asset for achieving business goals.”