Astrelya: Turning hypergrowth into a driver for social commitment
ASTRELYA is an IT consulting and expertise group founded in 2017, with operations in France (Paris and regional offices) and Switzerland (Geneva). Today, more than 280 employees support our clients in accelerating and transforming their organizations. Astrelya’s teams work across several areas of expertise, including agile project consulting and management, DevOps, software engineering, move-to-cloud, as well as data and artificial intelligence.
280 employees
France and Switzerland
IT Services and Consulting
Structuring commitment during a phase of hypergrowth
Before launching its skills-based sponsorship program in 2022, Astrelya was going through a period of rapid growth. Founded in 2017, the company had surpassed 100 employees by 2020 and gradually structured its CSR approach by creating a dedicated department and completing its first carbon footprint assessment in 2021. In this context, Astrelya wanted to place social commitment at the heart of its development. One of the catalysts for the program was the desire to make the most of "bench" time by turning it into useful opportunities for employees. Astrelya identified these periods as a strategic lever to allow consultants to put their skills to work for the public good.
This initiative meets a dual development objective: developing employee skills and giving meaning to periods between projects. This approach transforms a transition period into a useful, meaningful experience that generates social impact. Beyond its societal value, this initiative also helps maintain a culture of continuous learning and strengthens internal cohesion by uniting employees around value-driven projects.
An engagement program for responsible growth
Commitment integrated from onboarding
- From the moment they join, employees are made aware of the social and societal issues supported by Astrelya.
- The CSR manager presents the skills-based sponsorship program, how it works, and the Komeet platform.
- The benefits for both consultants and non-profits are explained during onboarding, making it easier to get involved.
A flexible and rewarding system for periods between projects
- Employees between assignments can dedicate anywhere from half a day to two days per week to volunteer projects.
- This flexibility allows for a level of involvement that fits everyone's pace and interests.
- The opportunity to commit to the same organization over several weeks enhances the sense of purpose and the value of the experience.
Operational support to streamline the path to action
- The CSR manager provides regular follow-ups to facilitate the use of the platform and address any potential obstacles.
- Communication between employees and organizations is supported to ensure that projects are both well-suited and effective.
- The Komeet support team plays a key role, providing availability and responsiveness throughout the entire program.
Feedback
"The gradual adoption of this initiative by employees has been very positive. Even if some are initially hesitant, experience shows that after their first volunteer project, they quickly embrace the program, gain confidence, and then participate enthusiastically in the initiatives offered. Discovering volunteer work allows them to fully appreciate the human and professional value of this experience, which benefits both the employees and our partner organizations."
Soraya Asgarinia, CSR & Communications Manager
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