HR in War“Our goal is to ensure that our employees feel safe and secure in their work environment.”
HR in War
“Our goal is to ensure that our employees feel safe and secure in their work environment.”
Inspira Technologies has adopted several new protocols in the aftermath of 7/10.
“In communicating the situation to customers and investors, we focus on providing factual information about the events on October 7 and emphasize the importance of denouncing any misinformation to those not local to the area,” explained Dagi Ben-Noon, CEO at Inspira Technologies. “We remain committed to providing clear and concise communication, and we strive to maintain an open and transparent dialogue with all stakeholders.”
Inspira Technologies maintains a steadfast mission to revolutionize acute respiratory care through innovation. The company’s primary objective is the development of medical technologies and products aimed at preventing the necessity of mechanical ventilation. In wartime, it is taking steps to make sure business continues as normal while also supporting its workforce in the aftermath of the horrific events of 7/10.
“We are fully committed to supporting our team members and guiding them through any difficult situations in a calm and collected manner. Our goal is to ensure that our employees feel safe and secure in their work environment,” he added.
HR in War explores how companies in Israel are adapting in unusual times. CTech believes the world should know about the atrocities committed on 7/10 while also highlighting the continued resolve and resistance of the Israeli tech ecosystem.
Company name: Inspira Technologies
Your name and title: Dagi Ben-Noon - CEO
Names of founders and upper management: Dagi Ben-Noon, Joe Hayon, Avi Shabtay, Daniella Yeheskely-Hayon, Yafit Tehila
Field of activity: Medtech
Number of employees: 50
Office location: Ra’anana
On a scale of 1-10, how much did the war disrupt operations at the company?
With 10 being the most disruptive, we would rate the war's effect on our operations at three. Approximately 13% of our employees have re-enlisted in the military. In the initial week of the conflict/war, most of our employees worked from home for safety reasons, resulting in decreased efficiency.
What consequences have you experienced from these disruptions?
The war has caused a drop in efficiency in our operations as a result of disruptions, so to get over it, employees from various departments of the company have conducted laboratory experiments. Another example is the fear of making the trip to work leads to more hitchhiking and sharing trips between employees, resulting in stronger relationships between them.
What are the two major challenges you are coping with these days?
Our current major challenges include the strain and stress on our employees and disruptions to our regular routines due to children staying home during the conflict. Despite these challenges, our goals remain unchanged, and we are committed to achieving company objectives.
What support do you provide to employees?
To support our employees during these challenging times, we have implemented the following measures. In addition, a mutual guarantee atmosphere was created:
- We prepared personally equipped packages for in-service employees as well as those who re-enlisted in the military.
- Work-from-home facilitation.
- Provided an open space for employees to talk and express their feelings
- In order to support our armed forces, we donated money to purchase vests and other essential equipment.
- The company's employees volunteered at a farm and helped those affected by the fighting who lost working hands.
- An employee who was on vacation in the north was afraid to return home when the fighting began, and another employee who was abroad at the same time offered her a home in the north.
Do you have employees with foreign citizenship who asked to work from another country? If so, has movement been requested/approved?
As of now, we do not have employees with foreign citizenship requesting to work from another country, and no such movement has been requested or approved.
How do you communicate the situation to customers? Do you see hostility or support?
We are fortunate to have the support of our investors during these challenging times. In communicating the situation to customers and investors, we focus on providing factual information about the events on October 7 and emphasize the importance of denouncing any misinformation to those not local to the area. We remain committed to providing clear and concise communication, and we strive to maintain an open and transparent dialogue with all stakeholders. We believe that this will help us build trust and ensure that everyone is kept informed.
In the event employees feel they encounter hostility, how do you guide them to respond to the situation?
In the rare event that our employees encounter hostility, we have established a protocol. Employees are encouraged to notify the management team immediately. We are fully committed to supporting our team members and guiding them through any difficult situations in a calm and collected manner. Our goal is to ensure that our employees feel safe and secure in their work environment.
