Social responsibility begins at home, so SAIF strives to create a safe and fulfilling work environment where our employees are able to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
In 2009, we expanded our use of telecommuting and flexible work schedules; installed relaxing, informal environments where employees could take breaks and do work in a more casual environment away from their desks; held an employee art show; and created an online bulletin board available through SAIF's intranet site, where employees can sell items and create opportunities for connecting that is based on shared interests. These changes came as the result of SAIF's sustainable workforce initiative, begun in 2007.
In 2009, Oregon Business magazine surveyed employees of participating non-profit companies throughout the state and, when results were tabulated, SAIF Corporation was named the sixth best large non-profit to work for in the state, with its benefits package rising to third best among the non-profit competition.