SIMON SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022
SIMON EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION
Simon Employee Association (SEA) coordinates enjoyable and rewarding activities, programs, and services for employees. SEA is designed to promote pride, enthusiasm, and dedication to the Company, its employees, and the communities served by Simon centers. SEA programs and services foster a culture of enhanced employee morale, improved productivity, and generally further the Company’s best interests. SEA was formed in 1982 to provide recreational and educational activities and opportunities for all active and retired Simon corporate employees. All corporate employees are invited to participate in any number of activities sponsored by SEA. All Simon employees are welcomed and encouraged to attend meetings as well as participate on any of the committees. SEA is a not-for-profit organization subsidized by Simon. The Board must practice fiscal responsibility in order to provide services, activities, and discounted event tickets to the employee population. Some of the services/activities provided by SEA include: ■ Organization, coordination, and management of the Mix & Mingles. ■ In-house activities, such as: Donut/Bagel Sale, Ice Cream Social, Lunchtime Seminars, and more. ■ Employee sporting events, such as: Simon softball league, basketball league, and the Corporate Challenge. ■ Volunteer opportunities.
During the pandemic the number of events were limited, but in 2022 SEA significantly increased the number of events including: ■ Chicago Bus Trip: An all-day, sightseeing, shopping, and dining event open to all Simon corporate office employees and their friends and family members. ■ Employee Appreciation Lunch: A complimentary boxed lunch is provided on Employee Appreciation Day to all corporate office employees. ■ Founder’s Day Ice Cream Social: An employee social event started by the late Mel Simon many years ago and continued by executives and SEA members. ■ Fun Contests: Halloween Costume Contest, Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest, etc. ■ Organized Outings: Group discounted tickets to live sports events with local teams, including the Pacers, Fever, Indians, and Indy 11. ■ Corporate Challenge: Indianapolis competition involving other local companies and featuring multiple activities, from running and walking, to yoga and Zumba, at varying levels of expertise. ■ Corporate Softball Team: Twelve years and going strong, the recreational team is made up of multiple corporate departments. ■ Lunch & Learns: Outside individuals and/or organizations are invited to provide information to employees. Examples of topics include: Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Simon Youth Foundation, Black History Month, Coalition for Homeless Intervention & Prevention, A Kid Again, etc. ■ Blood Drives: The American Red Cross administers an on-site blood drive at the corporate office to provide employees the opportunity to easily donate blood. ■ Mobile Mammogram: St. Vincent sets up a mobile unit annually at the corporate office to provide employees the opportunity to conveniently receive their annual mammography exam.
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