5 startups that are innovating the world of work in a sustainable way

For May 1st, here are 5 startups from the LifeGate Way ecosystem that respond to the new needs and values ​​that characterize the world of work.

The world of work is changing, driven by new values ​​and priorities.An evolution that derives mainly from two factors:a generational and one contextual.On the one hand, young people, above all Millennials  And Gen Z, who will soon represent the majority of the global workforce and who place great value on flexibility and balance between professional and personal life, with a strong emphasis on mental health and overall well-being, favoring hybrid models that combine remote and in-office working.On the other hand, the effects of pandemic who have accelerated these trends, extending them to people of all ages who have reevaluated the importance of personal well-being after experiencing the smart working.

Sustainability is increasingly important in the world of work

There environmental and social sustainability it has become an essential criterion both for the career choices of individuals and for the performance of organizations.Searches for Marsh McLennan And Harvard business school highlight that companies with high performance environmental, social and governance (ESG) they attract and retain talent more effectively and demonstrate greater productivity.

In response to these new needs, numerous startups they offer innovative solutions useful for supporting not only workers, but also the organizations themselves, facilitating the transition towards more flexible and sustainable models.Some of these are part of LifeGate Way, an ecosystem that supports and connects naturally sustainable startups.

5 startups that are innovating the world of work in a sustainable way

• Smace
• Trainect
• I understand
• Yumi
• Climat.ly

Smace

Smace brings back the concept of smart working for businesses to its original meaning, combining flexibility and efficiency through a platform that offers work spaces And aggregate services in particularly beautiful locations.Among the proposed solutions are: floating offices on catamarans, withdrawals in mountain resort and other unique environments to combine work and relaxation.This not only makes it easier for companies to organize off-site meetings and retreats, but also aims at people's well-being, promoting a new vision of the working environment that satisfies the need for flexibility and discovery.

Trainect

Trainect is an Italian startup that promotes the physical, emotional and mental well-being of employees in the workplace, combining it with social responsibility.Through its platform, it offers a range of multimedia content created by experts and coaches – as videos, podcasts and blogs – that guide users in improving their health and well-being in the company.

Focused on dynamics gamified that stimulate interactions between colleagues and reward improvements, Trainect converts activities into donations for sustainability projects, such as reforestation or support for disadvantaged communities, thus integrating personal well-being and environmental and social commitment in a circular and responsible business model.

I understand

I understand is an innovative tool that exploits theartificial intelligence to increase corporate well-being.The platform monitors and analyzes the mood and sense of belonging of employees through the collection of real-time feedback and predictive analysis, also incorporating within it a virtual coach and gamification techniques to support employees' personal development and strengthen the sense of community.

Through these features, Qomprendo helps companies quickly identify critical areas, improve communication and participation, and promote a positive and proactive environment, which promotes the growth and resilience of the organization.

Yumi

Yumi is a fully customizable app designed for improve engagement and personal development in work teams through "digital nudging", where nudging stands for “gentle nudge”.

The app allows you to anonymously monitor interactions within organizations, with the aim of increasing their effectiveness.Based on the data collected, Yumi provides stimuli and suggestions which help employees to recognize and change their behaviors spontaneously, promoting a more positive and productive working environment.Additionally, real-time insights provide managers with valuable information to drive organizational change and improve the overall experience.

Climat.ly

Climat.ly aims to accelerate change towards sustainability by offering platforms and apps that educate and engage businesses on environmental and social issues.

The claim Learn, Play, Act reflects the mission to transform theplayful learning in concrete actions and significant changes, and in fact Climat.ly is based on the concept of "learning by gamification".That is, it aims to make sustainability education engaging and impactful, helping companies to implement sustainable strategies through interactive experiences that stimulate active involvement and critical reflection.Furthermore, Climat.ly also supports companies that need to draw up the documentation for sustainability report.