VIVOBAREFOOT

Vivobarefoot is a footwear company that champions a barefoot approach to life. They believe that barefoot footwear is regenerative to human health and that by embracing nature, we can protect it. Their products are designed to be wide, thin, and flexible, promoting natural strength and movement, and allowing the wearer to feel the ground beneath their feet.

Vivobarefoot is also committed to building a sustainable and regenerative business. They have adopted a three-pillar framework for their sustainability efforts: regenerative business, regenerative product, and regenerative community. They are constantly working to improve the sustainability of their products, source materials responsibly, and build a thriving community of individuals who share their values.

Vivobarefoot offers a hybrid work model, with employees working from their home office and at their office in Barley Wood, just outside of Bristol, on a weekly basis. This flexibility allows for a balance between remote work and in-person collaboration, catering to individual needs and preferences. The company also promotes a regenerative work culture, encouraging employees to embrace natural health principles and utilize their time to pursue passions and well-being.

Vivobarefoot offers a generous benefits package designed to support employee well-being and align with their regenerative values. Employees receive 25 days of paid holiday, plus four additional days each year to volunteer, get outdoors, or focus on well-being. They also enjoy private medical healthcare, including mental health, dental, and eye care, as well as a Livebarefoot Pot, providing up to £1,000 annually to inspire employees to embrace hobbies and passions related to their natural health. Other benefits include free seasonal Vivo footwear and discounts for family and friends, a pension matched to 5%, a generous gender-neutral parental leave policy, and a range of wellness and financial benefits, such as life insurance, group income protection, long service awards, and a car salary sacrifice scheme.

Vivobarefoot is a company dedicated to promoting a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle through barefoot footwear and regenerative business practices. They believe that the human foot is a biomechanical masterpiece, and that modern shoes, with their cushioned, narrow, and rigid designs, hinder its natural strength and function. By creating footwear that is wide, thin, and flexible, Vivobarefoot aims to reconnect people with the ground and enable them to move in the ways that nature intended. Furthermore, they are committed to building a responsible business that minimizes environmental impact and promotes social good, using sustainable materials and circular design principles. Ultimately, their mission is to inspire people to embrace a more natural and fulfilling way of living.

Vivobarefoot cultivates a vibrant, fast-paced, and purpose-driven culture centered around a shared commitment to regeneration. They encourage an entrepreneurial spirit, prioritizing self-management and collaboration within a hybrid working environment. The company values authenticity, embracing a "wild maverick" mindset and fostering a sense of community amongst its employees, who are encouraged to embrace a healthy and natural lifestyle aligned with the brand's values.

Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem, fostering a workplace where creativity and innovation flourish. They are committed to creating a fair and equitable environment where all employees feel empowered to be their true selves, encouraging diversity of thought and fostering collaboration. Their recruitment practices are intentionally inclusive, seeking to introduce fresh perspectives, talent, and skills from all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, mental health illness, disability, marital or parental status, national or social origin, gender identity, age, or any other legally protected characteristic.