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As an organisation we view our employees as our most valuable asset; our aim is to reward our employees by providing a range of creative benefits to provide an overall package which is both financially attractive and people-focused. Pension Ufi Ltd operates a Group Personal Pension Scheme and makes a contribution equivalent to 10% of an employee's salary. The employee's contribution is a minimum of 5%. There is also a stakeholder pension scheme for employees who do not wish to contribute 5% of their salary. Both schemes are offered through SMA Consultants Limited who provide face-to-face advice and support on an individual basis. In addition, pension workshops are regularly held, providing more general financial advice and guidance. All employees* are provided with life assurance cover of 3 times their basic salary up to the age of 65, at no additional cost. *This does not apply to staff who remained in Teachers Pension Scheme- this option was withdrawn by the TPA on 1 April 2000. Bonus Ufi Ltd operates a company bonus scheme. Full details of how this affects individuals will be notified upon appointment. Occupational Sick Pay Occupational Sick Pay is paid to all employees for a maximum of 130 working days. There is no qualifying period for occupational sick pay. Ufi Ltd may require individuals to attend an appointment with a nominated medical practitioner or specialist in the event of long term sickness. Full details of the occupational sick pay scheme are contained within the contract of employment. Income Replacement Scheme Ufi Ltd has an Income Replacement Scheme for employees contributing
to the Group Personal Pension Scheme. This becomes effective following
long-term sickness absence and is based on 75% of salary. Annual Leave for Ufi employees is 25 days per year, the leave year commencing on 1 January. In the first year of employment, leave is granted on a pro rata basis. There are also 8 statutory holidays falling on public holidays throughout the year. In 2002 - 3 days additional leave at Christmas. Hours of Work Ufi Ltd operates a core hours system, which allows flexibility in working times to suit both service needs and personal circumstances. Ufi Ltd recognises that there may be occasions where working longer hours than those stated within the contract is necessary to ensure business needs are met. To compensate for this, employees may aggregate any additional hours worked in a two month period, to a maximum of 7.5 hours, to be taken as an additional leave day in the following month. The maximum number of days which may be aggregated in a 12 month period is 5. Ufi Ltd also recognises that there may be occasions when it is beneficial to the organisation for an individual to take time away from the office environment in order to complete a particular piece of work at home. Such occasions would need to be by prior agreement with the Line Manager and in accordance with service needs. At these times it may be possible to have access to a lap top computer for home use. Special/Unpaid Leave Ufi Ltd recognises that there are occasions when it may be necessary to take time away from work for a variety of reasons, outside of normal leave arrangements. In these circumstances, Ufi Ltd will consider each case on an individual basis, and will try, wherever possible, to be responsive and sympathetic to requests of this nature. Learning and Development Ufi Ltd makes a major commitment to the continuous development of its employees. Within the budget available and operational demands, people will be encouraged to attend at least one professional update per year. Development identified within the review process, as key to the person achieving their objectives, will also be supported internally or externally. Requests for support in relation to longer-term development will be considered through a business case to the Director and HR. Internet Access As an e-learning business, Ufi Ltd actively encourages appropriate use of the Internet and email as a personal development tool. Employees are entitled to access the Internet and email for personal use for two hours each week, during lunch times or before/after working hours, providing that they adhere strictly to the Internet access Code of Practice. Location and Car Parking The head office of Ufi Ltd is located centrally and is therefore accessible by public transport. In addition, it operates a car-park rota system, which provides for parking of private vehicles on-site on a regular basis. Separate arrangements exist at each of the regional offices. Free Beverages Tea, coffee and bottled water are available free of charge. There is a range of facilities available on site such as microwaves and fridges. Employee Counselling & Advice A 24 hr, 365 days confidential telephone advice & counselling service is available to all employees and their immediate families through Coutts Corecare. The service included personal & legal advice and where necessary, 6 face to face counselling sessions. Corecare Helpline No 0800 181 392 Professional Membership Fees Ufi Ltd will pay one annual subscription fee per year for each employee for membership of a relevant professional association. Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave Entitlements under the Ufi Ltd Maternity Scheme vary according to an employee's length of service. However, they are either equivalent to, or more generous than, those required to comply with employment legislation. Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses of up to £5000 are payable where it is
necessary to move the family home to enable you to undertake your
job at Ufi Ltd, providing that this move is planned or takes place
within the timescale indicated within the policies regulating such
payments. .
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