Above [əˈbʌv/] in extended space over and not touching — synonyms: over, higher than, overlooking
at a higher level or layer higher than (a specified amount, rate or norm) — synonyms: greater than, more than, higher than, exceeding, in excess of, over, over and above, beyond, surpassing
Academy [əˈkadəmi/] a place of study or training in a special field
— synonyms: educational institution, training establishment, centre of learning
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The next dimension of corporate culture The Above Academy
Profit.Today’s economic and social systems seem to value profit above all else. Too often in this kind of environment employees experience a loss of the values that form the quality of human life. Health. Happiness. Creativity. Progress. We in the Above Academy have proven it possible to merge what seems to be the incompatible—continuous growth in profit and at the same time the development of healthy and happy employees. Now we want to take your company to the next level.
Need. The Above Academy was created as an answer to the challenges facing today’s management. The neverending financial race faced by worldwide corporations has been harmful for today’s employees—and in the long run for their companies as well. There is a clear and present need for a transformation in the meaning of work.
Capacity. Maximum output is difficult to maintain, while going over capacity disturbs the balance and leads to malfunction. It is crucial to develop all parts of an organization to be able to continuously create new values. These values always come from people, the foundation of organizational success.
The Above Academy. The Academy is a new type of business school in which we brought together our many years of experience in developing and implementing numerous programs, all with the same, unique goal: to improve productivity while at the same time enriching the life quality for our clients—and their employees. We have
designed completely natural and simple ways to recharge the energy of employees– teams–companies. We believe that the personal growth and development of the individual is the most powerful way to ensure the growth and development of organizations. All our activities are intended to create a positive chemistry at the very heart of an organization, while respecting the unique culture of each company.
Changes. We have no intention of starting a revolution, but we do want to share our proven knowledge and experience to build truly positive and creative energy inside of organizations worldwide. We have shown that in this way employees can enrich their lives and reach their full creative potential. Join us in creating the next dimension of corporate culture. With us the future is bright.
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2015 Trends in Global Employee Engagement, Aon Hewitt, 2015.
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Relation between employee engagement and company profit.
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Higher engagement of employees and the introduction of a healthy business culture is a top business priority for 330 managers of international companies participating in Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends research conducted in 2015.
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The dynamics of doing business has shifted to today’s strong focus on higher employee engagement.1 Driving this trend is a significant body of research that has confirmed the connection between employee engagement and company profit. Numerous factors influence this engagement, but we believe that the quality of work life is the most crucial! As the latest research shows, establishing a healthy business culture is the best long-term solution for higher engagement.2
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This chart shows the relationship between the percentage of engaged employees and total shareholder return based on research conducted by Aon Hewitt in 2015 on a sample of 270 global companies. While the difference between average companies and those companies in the upper quartile of engagement was only 2 percentage points, companies that earned the status of “Best Employer” showed an additional 8 points of shareholder return, which resulted in a 57% higher return. Total income of shareholders for companies with average of engaged, higher quarter and the best employers.
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Stress [strɛs] a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances stress management—physical and psychological techniques designed to enable people to cope with strain and anxiety — synonyms: pressure, tension, tightness, strain, tensity, nervous tension, worry
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Health comes first — Stress is one of the main reasons for low employee engagement. Stress appears in every situation in which the demands of the workplace are higher than the capacity of employees to do that work. In the shortterm stress helps to overcome that gap, but in the long-term stress can lead to serious health problems and consequently a decrease in engagement. Seeking long-term, quality solutions, companies more and more often choose holistic approaches to improve employee engagement. According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, efficient and holistic systems for employee improvement is the key solution companies are using to achieve their missions and conduct successful operations.1
Growing the Health and Wellbeing Agenda, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, 2015.
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What is the actual cost of stress? Long-term and continuous exposure to stress leaves employees in a state of exhaustion, lowers focus and results in frequent absence from work, mistakes or conflict with other employees. According to the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, 80% of employees suffer from the repercussions of stress, while the estimated loss of productivity in the European Union is 275 million euro per year. 1 Calculating the Cost of Workrelated Stress and Psychosocial Risks, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, 2016.
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Motivation [məʊtɪˈveɪʃ(ə)n] desire or willingness to do something; enthusiasm a reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way
— synonyms: motive, motivating force, incentive, stimulus, enthusiasm, drive, ambition, initiative
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Step up to the next level
The effects of stress on health
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Even a dream job has tight deadlines, high expectations and stressful situations. According to the American Association of Psychologists1, continuous exposure to stress is detrimental to physical and emotional health and can cause:
Physical and emotional health is not only the absence of disease but includes a whole range of psychophysical factors that ultimately determine the success of the whole person1. For this reason, the Above Academy brings a new dimension to the modern corporate culture, approaching employee health through physical, emotional and social aspects. The physical aspect of health affects the work capacity and productivity of employees. Emotional stability increases motivation and stress resistance. A healthy social environment positively affects the working atmosphere and improves interpersonal relationships within the company.
Mind/body Health: Job Stress, American Psychological Association, 2017
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sleep disorders high blood pressure
heart disease
headaches stomach problems
emotional exhaustion
Growing the Health and Wellbeing Agenda, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, 2015.
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a general decline of immunity
depression apathy
negative, cynical attitudes toward self and others
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Energy [ˈɛnədʒi] personal power the strength and vitality required for sustained activity the capacity for doing work applies to power of being transformed into work natural enthusiasm and effort
— synonyms: power, force, energy, strength, might, vitality, vigour, life, liveliness, vivacity
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Energy is the basis of Life — Personal energy defines the whole of human potential. Without energy, an employee has no will, becomes irritable and subject to stress. The long-term state of stress leads to a chronic lack of energy, which leads to even higher levels of stress. The Above Academy interrupts this negative cycle. Our professional team has created unique programs that significantly increase the personal energy level and raise the performance level of the most important aspect of your company—your employees. A higher level of energy will enable your team to handle their personal and business challenges safely. The programs of the Above Academy will bring the best of human potential to your company!
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Healthier. Happier. More Productive. — Our programs achieve excellent results for users in terms of energy potential recovery and health improvement, which ultimately leads to increasing of business results and performance—as confirmed by extensive interviews, tests and the on-the-job opservation of more than a thousand employees. Program benefits are visible at the individiual, group and corporate levels. Employees can let go of accumulated stress, restore their energy levels, balance their emotions, strengthen their selfconfidence and build a positive spirit —becoming healthier, happier and more productive. Groups can begin to function at higher levels of productivity and creativity. Companies experience a positive and creative atmosphere, communication and cooperation improve, engagement and productivity increase—all the result of a revitalized business culture.
Results after our Recharge Program1 Percent of employees indicating a positive improvement in each dimension after a Recharge Program, based on a sample of 1,000 participants.
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86% emotional balance
64% increase in self-confidence
85% higher energy levels
93% mind clarity
79% better communication
50% general health improvement
100% calmness
93% tension release
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Capacity [kəˈpasɪti] an individual’s ability or power to do or understand something; a mental, emotional or physical ability power to produce, perform or deploy power to grasp and analyze ideas and cope with problems blended power, strength and ability
— synonyms: ability, power, potential, potentiality, competence
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Unique. Committed. Effective. — Many years of experience with more than 10,000 users has resulted in the development of our own unique educational system. At its core is our dedication and commitment to the well-being of participants. The Above Academy’s program is oriented towards achieving results and its effectiveness is constantly monitored by concrete and measurable improvements. In order to meet our high standards, we follow the development and provide continuous support to both our clients and our own team members. We educate our employees on a regular basis, including initial training, annual education and on-going day-to-day training. In this way, we maintain a high level of knowledge and professionalism in order to be the best we can be.
Three levels of education for Above Academy’s employees and consultants Based on our knowledge and experience, we provide three levels of professional training to our employees: first, an initial education that precedes the beginning of work, second, annual programs as a condition of obtaining and maintaining professional licenses and, finally, ongoing special educational programs for consultants. In addition, our consultants frequently attend programs offered by the best international coaches in such areas as stress management, traditional and alternative medicine and personal development. All employees renew their work licenses once a year. Currently, our senior consultants each have at least 10 years of experience and have individually provided training to over 10,000 participants.
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Balance [ˈbal(ə)ns] mental or emotional stability to bring into harmony or proportion a state in which different things occur in equal or proper amounts or have an equal or proper amount of importance to equal or equalize
— synonyms: stability, composure, assurance, self-assurance, self-control, calmness, coolness, cool head
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Individual. Team. Company.
The Three Programs of the Academy:
The Programs of the Above Academy
• Three-Day Recharge • Annual Capacity • Recharge Station
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Based on years of experience, our professional team focuses on three key levels of health at work: the health of the individual employee, the health of working teams and the health of the company as a whole. By understanding the nature of wellbeing in the workplace, we have created a unique, natural, healthy and enjoyable process that overcomes current barriers and provides advanced solutions. Working on all three levels, the Above Academy transforms the overall processes of the company. Although our programs are well-established, they are always adjusted to meet the specific needs of each company. Each program is designed and selected to offer a variety of solutions which take into account:
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The Recharge and Capacity Programs are run on the campus of the Above Academy, while the Recharge Station is run on the premises of the individual company.
Who is the FOCUS of the program?
For individuals
For team
For the company
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• The targeted work group • The desired results • The expected time frame
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Recharge [riːˈtʃɑːdʒ] to refill or to recharge one’s batteries to regain one’s energy or spirit to return to a normal state of mind or strength after a period of exertion to inspire or invigorate afresh — synonyms: renew, refresh, regenerate, rejuvenate, repair, restore, revitalize, revive, recreate
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Recharge program The number one corporate retreat in Europe
— This program for the fast renewal of energy is intended for individuals and teams. Created as a three-day intensive batterycharging experience, participants will release stress, have more energy and be ready for new challenges. For long-lasting results, the Recharge program can be expanded to include a yearly Capacity Program. In the heart of Lošinj, an island of health and vitality, the Recharge takes place in the unique hotel Bellevue, the best hotel in Croatia. With an unforgettable blend of natural beauty and mediterranean luxury, this sophisticated hotel provides the perfect environment for deep battery recharge and the acquisition of the unique knowledge provided by the Above Academy. Feel it. Experience it. Recharge yourself.
We met the team from the Above Academy and quickly became comfortable with them. My judgment is that the Recharge program is the real answer to the needs of my team for something special— new energy and knowledge about themselves. It is true that we do not know ourselves well enough. We think we have enough strength and energy, but the reality shows different. As a consequence of the Recharge program, I am confident that I will be more focused professionally, will fulfill my daily obligations more effectively and will make the right strategic decisions necessary for a successful company.
Jože Mermal, Chairman of the Board, BTC.
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Capacity program Leaders of the future
— A yearly program for increasing the energy capacity of employees. This program introduces our clients to the full potential of the Academy and provides a unique and customized experience that results in a significant improvement of business performance. The Capacity program focuses on raising the personal energy levels and employee work potential by improving their psycho-physical health, emotional resilience, self-confidence and communication skills. The program dramatically results in a high level of efficiency and creativity, promotes a positive atmosphere and contributes to a healthy working enviroment. The three-day program is offered at regular intervals throughout the year. The program can be attended by individual employees or by an entire team. The program is presented by the Academy in Lošinj, a Croatian island in the northern Adriatic Sea, and in Dubai.
Originally my health situation was pretty bad, so bad that I was not sure about continuing my business career. With the help of the Capacity program, I managed to solve all of our business problems and saw a significant improvement in my health. Today, a year after the program, I have accepted a new, more responsible position which I could not have handled earlier. The Above Academy programs are essential tools for a successful career and a healthy life.
Bojan Klarić, Vice President West/Central Europe and Overseas, the Atlantic Group.
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Recharge Station Creating a healthy workplace
— A unique Recharge Station for daily recharging the batteries and a daily energy boost at the heart of your company. Always accessible, a modern and inspirational place to relax and increase your capacity level. The Recharge Station ensures day-to-day support to employees, enabling them to achieve personal and business success. Creates a long-term healthy work culture throughout the company, making the company a desirable place to work and grow. Creates happy and healthy employees and increases their engagement and productivity.
The goal of the Recharge Station in our company is to ensure and improve the health and general wellbeing of our employees. We want to be a desirable company, a place where everyone wants to work.
Marko Pipunić, Managing Director and Owner of Žito. A recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2016.
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Wellbeing [wɛlˈbiːɪŋ] the state of being comfortable, healthy, happy, prosperous or successful — synonyms: welfare, health, good health, happines, comfort, security, safety, protection, prosperity, profit, good, success, good fortune
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Headquarters of the Above Academy, London
The Above Academy on the island of Lošinj, Croatia
The Above Academy in Dubai, UAE
London is the headquarters of the Above Academy, where the sales and marketing team for Europe is located. London is a global city and one of the world’s largest financial centers, with headquarters of many British and international companies.
On a beautiful island of vitality and at the Bellevue—the best hotel in Croatia1— the Above Academy has all the facilities necessary for the successful conduct of our programs. Close to several airports, making it for most Europeans an easily accessible oasis of peace.
Dubai is a global city, a world innovation center and the business center of the Middle East. It is also one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations. During the winter season in Europe, the Emirates offer a pleasant climate suitable for vacationing, charging batteries and finding inspiration.
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