Ferrarelle Società Benefit signs the new company supplementary agreement 2026-2029

Ferrarelle Società Benefit has announced the signing of the new company supplementary agreement 2026-2029, which enhances the welfare system and introduces new measures dedicated to people's wellbeing, recognition and protection.

The agreement represents a further step in the company's efforts to promote an increasingly employee-focused working environment, recognising dialogue with trade union representatives as an essential tool for supporting the organisation's growth and development.

The new agreement therefore consolidates a model of industrial relations based on dialogue and participation, with targeted measures designed to respond to people's needs at different stages of their professional and personal lives.

Support for parents and caregivers

Particular importance is attached to measures supporting parents and caregivers, designed to promote a more effective balance between working life and family responsibilities.

More specifically, 12 hours of paid leave per year are granted to employees who care for parents over 75 years of age. To care for children during illness, attend paediatric appointments and help with enrolment at nursery school, parents may take up to 20 hours of paid leave per year, and the age limit for children in order to use this entitlement is raised to 14 years. Fathers are also granted 5 additional working days of paid leave 100%, in addition to mandatory paternity leave. Finally, 3 days of paid leave are provided for all employees who need to accompany adoption or foster-care processes.

Tackling gender-based violence

Attention to people also extends to the prevention of and action against gender-based violence. In this context, the agreement provides for the possibility of developing collaborations with anti-violence centres and local networks, with the aim of offering safe channels for listening and support to those experiencing difficult situations. The active involvement of the unitary trade union representatives (Rsu) is also envisaged in training activities on diversity & inclusion and in company initiatives linked to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, on 25 November.

Performance bonuses

On the economic front, the agreement provides for a progressive increase in the participation bonus over the four-year period, with an amount that may reach a maximum of 3.167 euros gross per year in 2029, in accordance with the conditions and parameters established by the agreement. This measure aims to concretely recognise people's contribution to company results, strengthening the link between performance, participation and the company's growth.

Other measures

The renewal also affects other measures supporting employees' financial wellbeing, through an increase in the monetary value of meal vouchers and an increase in the company's contribution for those who join the supplementary sector pension scheme, Fondo Alifond. The aim is to consolidate a welfare system capable not only of responding to everyday needs, but also of providing long-term protection and security.

The comment

"People are our company's most valuable asset, and investing in human capital means recognising the value of every individual, appreciating their contribution and creating the conditions for them to express their potential to the fullest. Today, the world of work is called upon to respond to evolving needs and expectations, making room for new generations without losing sight of the needs of those going through different stages of their professional and personal journeys. Promoting a genuine balance between life and work, while fostering an inclusive environment that is attentive to different ages and living conditions, is an integral part of our responsibility as a Società Benefit," says Adriano Tartaglia, Human Resources Director at Ferrarelle Società Benefit. "The renewal of the company supplementary agreement translates this vision into concrete measures, also thanks to a process of dialogue and collaboration with trade union representatives."

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.