The workforce may take part in the activities organised by the cultural associations of the various areas, set up in order to foster relations among employees.
The associations are dedicated to cultural and recreational activities, sporting and tourism. Special commercial agreements are also stipulated with these groups. The associations organise dinner parties, outings, Christmas and carnival events, competitive sports events, fishing competitions and ski excursions. Theatre season ticket booking and book-lending services are also available.
For their members, the associations contribute a portion to book spending on the part of student workers and the children of employees. Other contributions are available for courses or sporting activities. Special agreements have been stipulated with retail outlets and travel agencies.
The associations are managed independently by a board (Consiglio Direttivo) whose members are elected directly by association members. Organisationally, the board's actions are based on yearly budgets and programmes.
The Hera Group contributes to the activities of the associations and guarantees the resources envisaged as a part of national collective labour agreements and of locally stipulated agreements. The group provides space at its main locations for the association, for recreational activities or for management of these activities.
The activities of the associations receive visibility via the internal communication instruments. The House Organ reports on activities targeting the entire workforce of the group in the section dedicated to the entire company, and on specific group area initiatives in the section dedicated to local concerns.
