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Healthy YOU: Fostering a culture of well-being

Employees’ health and well-being are critical priorities in today’s fast-paced professional world, with direct impact on our motivation, performance, and overall fulfilment both professionally and personally. By living our tagline, Eat Well, Move Well… Live Well, we are all about embracing a holistic approach to wellness. These factors are increasingly central to attracting and retaining talent and to creating a thriving, purpose-driven workplace.

In line with this vision, central to our belief in Success Beyond Numbers at MCB, our Wellness Team, part of the Culture & DEI department, developed the Healthy YOU programme to better support employees’ day-to-day well-being. Launched in April to coincide with World Health Day, Healthy YOU go beyond the traditional annual health checks to offer something more meaningful: initiatives that speak directly to the everyday needs of our people.

Designed with input from the Wellness Employee Resource Group (ERG), the programme focuses on fitness and nutrition, with activities designed to raise awareness and support healthier lifestyle habits. "The primary goal of this initiative was to encourage everyone to pause, take the time to reflect on the importance they should give to their health and well-being, and, most importantly, to take sustainable positive and corrective actions, where needed," emphasised Anouchka Létimier, Wellness and Culture Lead at MCB.

Key highlights included engaging talks led by general practitioner Dr. Frédéric Viney and nutritionist Yovanee Veerapen, who skilfully captivated their audience. Romain Vignal, a Certified Personal Trainer, conducted a session focused on breathing, mobility, and strengthening exercises, while MCB’s Chef, Enrico Rodati, led interactive cooking classes teaching participants how to prepare healthy meals. Additionally, the Rando Trail & Nature association passionately introduced participants to the power of trail running for both physical and mental health

Cooking classes with MCB’s Chef, Enrico Rodati


Romain Vignal, Certified Personal Trainer, conducted a session focused on breathing, mobility, and strengthening exercises.

The undeniable highlight of Healthy YOU was the 5 Km run held on May 6th around our Saint-Jean branch and which saw the enthusiastic participation of around one hundred employees, including MCB Group's CEO  Jean Michel Ng Tseung, and our Wellness ERG Allan Freed who made it a point to support the initiative.

MCB Group's CEO  Jean Michel Ng Tseung

"Despite the rain, the atmosphere was incredibly positive, with a lot of energy and enthusiasm from the participants, regardless of their fitness level," noted Joel Curé, Wellness Coordinator at MCB, with satisfaction. "Whether they walked, ran, or combined both, everyone engaged in their own way and at their own pace. It was a true embodiment of the spirit of Healthy YOU "

Because health is the cornerstone of everything we do, and yet so often the first thing we neglect, MCB is determined to foster a genuine culture of well-being. "While we can provide the tools and opportunities, it ultimately rests with each employee to embrace the path towards a more balanced and fulfilling life. The real power lies within each of us," concluded Anouchka Létimier, more determined than ever to ensure the longevity of Healthy YOU, an event that has, it must be said, laid a solid foundation for building even more meaningful well-being experiences in the future.

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