Employees (our staff)
Our employees drive our ability to realise our purpose of making lives better and savings a way of life. They remain central to delivering excellent service as we empower the people who serve our members.
Needs and expectations
- Recognition and competitive rewards and benefits
- Diversity, inclusion and job security
- Safe working environment and employee wellbeing
- Growth, development and career opportunities
- Ethical leadership and meaningful work
- Enabling tools, communication and engagement
How we engaged
- Invested in leadership development, wellbeing, capability building and culture
- Conducted employee surveys, quarterly townhalls and annual staff engagements
- Held the Staff Annual Conference and wellness programmes, including Sports Day, men's mental health and book club
- Provided leadership coaching and mentorship
- Used internal magazines and electronic platforms for communication
- Conducted regional and departmental employee workshops
- Shared HR, legal and risk information with employees
- Supported self-led development and career progression
Strategic response, value creation and outcomes
- Employee engagement reached 93% from 91% in 2025, supporting a capable and engaged workforce
- Employee feedback informed zero-harm initiatives focused on capability, safety and wellbeing
- More than 500 employees participated in wellness programmes, supporting physical, emotional, mental and financial wellbeing
- Launched new Fund Values to support cultural transformation and alignment with Vision 2035
- More than 30 women graduated from Pathfinder Academy, strengthening leadership capability
- More than 50 managers developed coaching capability
- More than 150 employees participated in the Weekly Book Club
- Continued investment in talent development, performance dialogue and career growth
Opportunities and outlook
- Increase employee engagement and satisfaction
- Strengthen talent development and management
- Maintain commitment to equal opportunities
Risks
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Reputational risk
SDGs
Quality of relationship
Government of Uganda National Development Plan IV Alignment
- Human capital: Achieve a healthy, knowledgeable, skilled, ethical and productive population.