What are the benefits to the employer?
There are countless benefits for a company to introduce
its own cycle to work scheme;
Improving Staff health, fitness and morale
An improved health and fitness of workforce
will lead to a better performance at work and fewer sick days being taken.
Furthermore, the employer is seen to be concerned about employees welfare.
The Scheme also adds extra
incentives to the basic salary package, to retain your valued staff.
Improving Your Company’s Environmental Image
Promoting alternative transport
initiatives shows the employer has a keen interest in the well-being
of the local community and environment. This will improve the company’s
corporate image and levels of corporate social responsibility.
Reducing Parking and Congestion Problems
Introducing a cycle to work scheme will reduce traffic
congestion and subsequently pollution on the roads in the surrounding
area. Furthermore, fewer allocated spaces will be needed/demanded in
the workplace for parking.
Savings to be made for everyone!
As there is
no financial cost to the employer, all of the above only stand to improve
the company’s
competitive advantage as an employer and within the market place.
Even better,
the monthly ‘salary sacrifice’ comes
from the employees’ gross salary – which is not subject to
Employers National Insurance – employers save money too!
Scheme Set-Up and Promotion
Road
Show options are also available to help employers promote Cycle to
Work Schemes. This involves Wheelies visiting work locations to advise
staff on how Cycle Solutions works and show the types of bikes on offer
under the scheme. Furthermore Wheelies can also eliminate any worries
of extra work involved by managing the main part of the scheme administration.
Cycle Solutions complies with the
DTI guidelines for running a Cycle to Work Scheme. For detailed
information, please refer to this
document (PDF 133Kb). For additional information, please visit www.oft.gov.uk |
