Coleshill-based supply chain specialist LTS Global Solutions is recognising the important contribution its staff make to the business by expanding its range of employee benefits.
The company said its package acknowledges that while job security and competitive pay are important, so too are having quality time away from work and access to practical support in everyday life.
The package is designed to support people’s physical, mental and financial wellbeing, give them greater flexibility and time away from work, and help them develop their skills and build long-term careers with LTS.
Every member of the team can take advantage of a range of benefits once they have passed their probationary period, from additional annual leave and financial rewards to health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and discounts on everyday spending.
The company as standard offers 33 days of leave every year – equating to 25 days of annual leave plus eight bank holidays. This is above the statutory entitlement which equates to 20 days plus the bank holidays.
Long service is also rewarded, with those who mark five, 10- or 15-year anniversaries with LTS receiving one extra day of annual leave as well as gifts of choice totalling £100, £250 or £500 respectively.
Employees are also encouraged to play an active role in shaping life at LTS. Staff who come up with ideas to improve the workplace can receive rewards of between £50 and £1,000.
Time away from work is another key part of the package. Employees receive a half-day off for their birthday and, at the company’s discretion, a further half-day for those who have taken no sickness leave or unauthorised absence in the three months leading up to their birthday.
From April next year, employees with at least 12 months’ service at LTS who would benefit from additional time away from work will also be able to buy extra annual leave.
LTS also provides an on-site gym for employees who want to improve their fitness, relieve stress or simply take some time for themselves during the working day.
An employee referral scheme also rewards members of the team who help grow the business, with a £250 payment made when a referred new recruit successfully passes their probationary period.
Other benefits include a workplace pension scheme, a death-in-service benefit of £50,000 to help the nominated beneficiaries of employees who die while employed by LTS, lifestyle benefits such as cinema discounts and savings on everyday shopping, and an employee assistance programme providing 24/7 confidential support on a range of topics.
Employees also have access to a health plan to help with the cost of everyday healthcare, financial education and a range of training programmes designed to help them develop their skills and feel safe and confident in their roles.
Dave Hands, LTS Global Solutions MD, said: “The loyalty and commitment of our staff is critical to the ongoing success of our business and we feel it is important to reward every member of our team who on a daily basis contributes to taking the company to where we want it to be.
“We want LTS to be a place where people feel valued, supported and able to achieve their personal and professional goals.That means recognising the contribution made by our team but also understanding that people have lives outside work and need time, support and opportunities that benefit them both personally and professionally.
“Our aim is to provide benefits that genuinely make a difference to the everyday lives of our employees and their families – whether that’s having additional time off, getting support with their health and finances, developing new skills or simply feeling recognised for the contribution they make to LTS.”
