Two hundred senior leaders from Allstate NI recently took part in the ‘Give a Hand’ workshop, led by the mentalist and motivational speaker David Meade.
Participants built prosthetic hands for disabled individuals struggling with poverty in some of the most remote parts of the world.
The event, held in the ICC Conference Centre in Belfast, produced 50 prosthetic hands and was the final in a series of leadership and team-building workshops organised by Allstate NI throughout 2019.
The prosthetic hands are transforming the lives of recipients in Uganda, Cambodia, Vietnam and India, according to David Meade, who provided Allstate NI with an insight into life without functioning hands.
The fintech firm says it has “embedded corporate social responsibility into its culture and business practices, while driving innovation in the technology sector”.
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John Healy, its managing director and vice president commented: “Allstate is as passionate about serving customers as it is about having a positive impact in local communities all year round. We recognise the importance of socially responsible policies and providing our staff with the flexibility and resources to help those in need.”
David Meade added: “The mechanics of building these clinical prosthetic hands test critical business skills, including problem solving, teamwork, resilience and communication. It was clear from this workshop that Allstate Northern Ireland have some of the brightest and best leaders working in the industry. The skills used throughout the workshop will ensure Allstate remains one of the region’s most highly regarded employers.”
Allstate NI is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland, with 2,400 employees across Belfast, Derry/Londonderry and Strabane.
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David Meade and John Healy
