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Hazelview Investments prioritizes employee wellness
R
ight from the start,
Jasmin Pirani could
see how Hazelview
Investments puts
a premium on the
well-being of its people.
“I was expecting my first child
early into my employment and
as a first-time mom and a newer
employee, I was embraced wholeheartedly,” says Pirani, partner,
marketing and social impact.
“Everything, from the day-to-day
of the business to my integration
back into the organization after
parental leave, was handled with
so much care and attention.
“I think it is a real testament to
how deeply entrenched people are
in the culture that even as a new
employee, you’re embraced and
supported through a significant
life change.”
Pirani’s experience is representative of the real estate investment
firm’s rounded approach to
employee wellness.
“All employees have different
realities and different personal
situations and needs. And so
we try to look at our wellness
offerings, programs and benefits
in the most holistic way possible,”
says Vanessa Mian, managing
partner, chief human resources
and strategy officer.
This means focusing on mental,
physical, financial and career
wellness, with programs including
an employee and family assistance
program, flexible spending
accounts, virtual health services,
financial wellness webinars, discount purchase programs, social
events, community volunteer days
and on-site flu clinics. Hazelview
also offers an annual education
allowance of up to $1,500, two paid
education days and reimbursement for professional membership dues. The firm has half-day
Fridays in the summer along with
additional paid time off during the
holidays in December.
“All employees have different
realities and different
personal situations and
needs. And so we try to look
at our wellness offerings,
programs and benefits in the
most holistic way possible.”
— Vanessa Mian
Managing Partner,
Chief Human Resources and
Strategy Officer
Employees at Hazelview Investments are proud to positively contribute to local communities through events
and volunteer opportunities.
Pirani especially appreciates
flexible wellness days, which are
in place of sick days. These can be
used as a sick day or for personal
commitments, such as appointments or errands. “I take a true
wellness day once a quarter, where
I will go for a massage or to a yoga
class,” she says. “Having those
wellness days is an incredible tool
that has a ton of value.
“The organization firmly
believes that if they take good care
of us, we will take care of the business. I value that type of thinking
and I think we have done a great a
job at looking at all of the different
pillars that make up a person’s
