Selco Builders Warehouse has enhanced its family leave policies to support its around 3,000 employees during important life events.
From this month, the builders merchant has increased fully paid maternity or adoption leave from six weeks to 16 weeks. It has also doubled its paternity leave to two weeks of full pay.
In addition, Selco has implemented paid leave for staff undertaking fertility treatment. Employees will now be entitled to five paid days leave per treatment cycle, while partners will be entitled to three days’ paid leave per cycle of IVF to attend key appointments.
The organisation introduced these enhanced initiatives in order to support its employees and create a supportive and inclusive workplace environment.
Sally Kerr, HR director at Selco Builders Warehouse, said: “We are committed to supporting employees, who are the biggest asset in our business, in every way we possibly can, and championing them both in their careers and during key moments in their personal life. Over the past 12 months, we have been listening to feedback, including that of our recently created Women’s Forum, and been exploring ways to better support employees when they are navigating the demands of work and family responsibilities.
“These new enhancements to our family leave policies are a significant step forward in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. While we recognise there is still room to grow, this initiative reflects our commitment to building an inclusive environment and solidifying our position as an employer of choice in our sector.”
Selco also offers its staff a profit-based bonus scheme, free life assurance, employee and retail discounts, a health cash plan, a GP helpline service, an employee assistance programme, a sharesave scheme, a bikes-for-work scheme, and salary deducted savings with its credit union partner.
