The Good Office Podcast, by Marie Mae

38. How a TX Wellness Company is Providing Dignified Employment for India’s Trafficking Survivors


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In a time where COVID-19 has resulted in layoffs, many companies are aiming to protect their workforce at all costs. One such company is Savhera, a premium, organic essential oil company that employs sex-trafficking survivors. They identify those in need of dignified employment and provide them with not only living wages, but training and education to help them succeed across many areas of life.  

Marie Mae Founder and CEO Jillian Ryan talks with Savhera Founder Dr. Vanessa Bouché about the ways they promote serving others in their business. This includes the way they lead with a people-first mindset and how they’ve adapted during COVID-19.

Topics discussed:
- Preserving your workforce during COVID-19
- Corporate gifting
- Investing in your employees
- Sex trafficking survivors
- COVID-19 impact on business

Takeaways from this episode:
- One of the most important things a company can do right now is learn to adapt and pivot to unexpected circumstances - which can in turn help preserve your workforce.
-  Many employees’ mental health are suffering right now, so consider ways to show you value them and spread the love.
- The divide between essential and non-essential workers is often responsible for who is exposed to COVID-19, which automatically puts certain populations at risk.
- Savhera uses the PIES human development model (Physical, Intellectual, Economic, and Spiritual) for employees, many of which come from the red-light district in Delhi.
- Many of their employees have never had any level of education, but Savhera teaches them literacy, math, and other professional skills to carry them through life.

Learn more about Savhera:
https://savhera.com/

Connect to Dr. Vanessa Bouché:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-vanessa-bouch%C3%A9-101093130/

Book a free strategy session with Jillian:
https://mariemae.com/consulting

To purchase our wellness products mentioned in this interview:
https://mariemae.com/shop

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www.thegoodofficepodcast.com

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https://thegoodofficepodcast.com/episodes/38
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