Jakarta – After the long Eid Al-Fitr 1442 H holiday, offices have started to become active again. Various efforts have been made to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus, one of which is by holding a Genose test for employees who work from the office. The test was done to provide a sense of calm and security to employees while working that they and their surroundings are in good health with no indication of the COVID 19 virus.
This Genose test was held in 17-21 May, 2021 to accommodate the WFO schedule of more than 300 Bank Sampoerna head office’s employees, including the Board of Management who take part in this activity. As a part of management’s concern, the Genose test was selected because it was easy to implement and relatively affordable. . Based on references, the Genose test as a screening tool can detect the presence or absence of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) that is formed due to the COVID-19 infection that comes out with the breath, with an accuracy rate of 97%. For employees with a negative test result, they can continue to work from office, but for those who are positive, they have to immediately take the follow-up COVID-19 test and are asked to do self-quarantine or work from home.
Chief of Human Capital, Adriana Riani Novitasari said, “the company always strives to create a comfortable and safe work environment for employees to work on a WFO basis. During the period of joint leave and the Eid al-Fitr 1442H national holiday, the company has also issued a policy as a guide for employees and their families to refrain from traveling and spend time together at home or through virtual meeting during the pandemic. Even though there are currently ongoing vaccination programs for certain groups in society, employees are advised not to be careless and always comply with health protocols, including orderly wearing masks, maintaining distance or physical distancing, washing hands frequently, and using hand sanitizers. Protection of ourselves and our families is part of our mutual concern to protect the safety of those we respect and care for. ”
The enthusiasm to welcome Christmas can be seen on the faces of the Fajar Baru Child Social Welfare Institution (LKSA) children, who are full of joy and warmth. Bank Sahabat Sampoerna (Bank Sampoerna), together with its business partner KSP Sahabat Mitra Sejati, Sampoerna Land, and Putera Sampoerna Foundation through a love-sharing program, held social activities at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah.
Bank Sahabat Sampoerna and its strategic partners, KSP Sahabat Mitra Sejati and Mekar held a donation program for orphans and the underprivileged to welcome Ramadan 1443 H. On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, the event was held at the Yatim and Duafa Yauma Dormitory (Dormitory Yauma), Paseban, Senen, Central Jakarta. The donations given consisted of iftar packages and relief funds of IDR 15,000,000.
In the end of 2021, Bank Sampoerna collaborates with KSP Sahabat Mitra Sejati and Mekar to hold a corporate social responsibility activity for Christmas. The bank paid a visit to Dwituna Rawinala Education Foundation, which is located in Pasar Rebo, Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, on December 21, 2021. Henky Suryaputra and Adriana R. Novitasari, as well as several employees, were in attendance representing the bank. The event was also joined by Dwihardjo Sutarto, Executive Director of the foundation and Fr. Laurens Tueng OFM who gave a sermon. Beside of that, some of the bank’s employee also joined the event virtually via zoom.
Bank Sahabat Sampoerna (Bank Sampoerna) and KSP Sahabat Mitra Sejati through “Melati” center distributed 4,000 food packages. Food packages will be distributed to dozens of foundations and partners under the auspices of Balai Melati and the surrounding communities affected by Covid-19.
Bank Sahabat Sampoerna (Bank Sampoerna) supports Indonesia Pasti Bisa to assist hospitals in Indonesia in handling COVID-19 patients. The movement called Indonesia PASTI BISA (IDPB) Keep Oxygen, is a collaborative movement initiated by East Ventures. Through the donations collected, including Rp500 million from Bank Sampoerna, IDPB Jaga Oxygen has succeeded in distributing more than 1,000 oxygen concentrators to hospitals in Indonesia. Within 1 week since the fundraising began, IDPB Jaga Oxygen has sent 200 units of Oxygen to 33 hospitals in 10 provinces. 170 units oxygen have been received by 28 hospitals in 6 provinces. While the remaining 30 units of oxygen are still on their way to 5 hospitals in 5 provinces.