Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy Execution
Taking Responsibility Beyond Words: Auxis' plan for economic, environmental and social advancement for sustainable business
At Auxis, our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility is fundamental to who we are as an organization. We take social, economic, and environmental challenges seriously – and we recognize the responsibility and opportunity we possess to have a positive impact. We also realize actions speak louder than words. Read on to learn how we translate our commitment to better the communities we serve into practical solutions, programs, and progress.
Worked with over 30 non-profit organizations
Allocated 2 tons of food
Donated over 1,000 hours
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Volunteering
We partner with multiple non-profits to participate in local volunteer programs:
- Hospital Nacional de Niños
- Banco de Alimentos de Costa Rica
- Municipalidad de Belén
- Greenheart
- Green Wolf Costa Rica
- Fundación Chumi
The Auxis University program is a comprehensive training program designed to align employee experiences with Auxis' culture, vision, and strategic initiatives. This program provides employees with tailored, individual development plans that will help them grow within the company. Part of these development programs branch out into the newly introduced Climb and Grow initiatives:
Grow Program: A program that is designed to train and educate the entire Auxis employee population in a variety of soft skills and leadership skills and reinforce policies and procedures.
Climb Program: A development program specifically designed to help build our next generation of leaders. The program is responsible for creating employee-specific professional growth plans for 5% of our future leaders. These plans include technical and soft skills training, stretch assignments, job shadowing, and other learning avenues specifically designed to help them develop into their next role.
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Well-being
Auxis Wellness committee forwards suggested policies to help support employee's health and wellness.
- Zumba, Yoga & Gym Classes
- Gym Equipment & running track on-site
- Municipalidad de Belen
- Green Heart
- Green Wolf
- Fundacion Chumi
Having a healthy and happy workplace is a priority for us at Auxis. We promote the well-being of our employees by offering multiple activities and benefits to engage in a healthier living"
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, our Social Responsibility Committee engaged in multiple activities aimed at helping the community and promoting employees' well-being:
Grocery Shopping
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Bought and delivered groceries for a month to families affected by client furloughs
Bingo Tournaments
- Auxilio Animal Cartago
- Hospicio Santiago Crespo
Activities to Ensure Mental Health
- Wellness activities
- Virtual happy hours
- Virtual board game tournaments
Strategic Partnerships
Auxis partners with the office building management company of our South Florida Headquarters, Vanderbilt Properties to participate in events that help our community. Events include Holiday toy drives through Toys for Tots, hurricane relief drives, blood donation events, and more.
Our Communities
Philanthropy & Supporting the Global Community
As a proud member of the Costa Rican community as well, we partner with many local non-profit organizations that provide support, including:
- Hogar de Ancianos Santiago Crespo
- Territorio de Zaguates
- Auxilio Animal Cartago
- Fundación Yeyo Wonderful Years
- Escuela de Gaurari
Green Spaces
At Auxis, we promote the inclusion of environmentally responsible practices, led by our employee Wellness Committee that manages campaigns, training, recycling spaces, volunteering programs to clean-up schools, beaches, and rivers, and more.
We also join efforts with the American Free Zone for its monthly Recycle Zone event, which grants exchangeable points to companies and employees for recycling material. The Auxis building is properly equipped with disposal areas assigned to collect specific recyclable materials. We also reduced our need to print and purchase plastic and other materials that do not decompose easily.
At Auxis, we take our responsibility to protect the environment seriously. Our office recycling program is a critical way we reduce our ecological footprint, recycling paper, aluminum, and plastics."
Healthier, happier employees
We offer multiple green spaces that promote the well-being of employees by creating green environments, such as:
- Parks
- Sports Zones
- Gyms
- Outdoor Picnic Areas
- Walking Trails
Our Commitment to Equality
Inclusion & Diversity
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Auxis are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Auxis does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.
Auxis makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Any employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their immediate supervisor or the Human Resource Manager.
Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Within our hiring process we follow processes that focus on promoting inclusiveness. Our recruiting team is trained to follow and enforce our Equal Employment Opportunity policy. They enforce this policy with our hiring managers to ensure that they are making hiring decisions based on skillset, experience and cultural fit.
Auxis has hosted programs to incorporate and promote the development of woman in technology and leadership roles. Auxis also participates in job fairs in universities targeted for certain groups, such as woman and other minority organizations. We conduct an annual training to enforce our diversity and harassment policies. We also regularly send reading material related to these areas. Our values reflect an inclusive culture and all employees are reminded of these values in all our internal communication. All our employees must acknowledge our written harassment and diversity policies every year.
