Reward, Recognition and Benefits Refresh

Throughout January we asked colleagues:

• Which benefits and rewards you wanted to keep, change or didn't access
• Which benefits and rewards you would like to see, or things other Trusts have that we could introduce
• What was important to colleagues when thinking about what would make them feel valued

You told us...

• Acknowledge and value my contribution - ‘Treat me as a person, not a number, make it personal’

• Recognise my strengths - ‘Take time to understand my role, what I do and why I stay'

• Appreciate me and my loyalty - ‘Make me feel noticed and special, recognise my commitment’

• More good days at work - ‘Manage me fairly, Lead me well, Listen to me, Support me to thrive at work’

• Look after me and keep me well - ‘Help me to balance home and work life and bridge the gap’

You also told us about some of the benefits you would like to see included in LUHFT's offer for Staff:

Access to Outpatient Appointments	"Workaversaries" - smaller more frequent recognition
Local Gym Discounts	Small gestures and Thank You's
Saving Schemes / Eco Energy Schemes	Flexible Working Options / Family Friendly Policies
Discounted Shopping Vouchers	Discounted Meals for Staff - 'Meal of the Day'
Free Tea and Coffee	Site Food Banks
Charity Giving Options	Long Service Recognition (not just 25/40 years)
Staff Lottery	Recognition for all Staff Groups
Local Recognition Events / Celebrations	Retirement Recognition
Financial Advice / Debt Consolidation Advice	Proactive Pension Advice

Whilst all of the above cannot be made possible immediately, the Executive Team have listened and are taking action. As described by our Chief People Officer, Heather Barnett, on a recent Staff Brief update, colleagues can start to look forward to seeing some changes to the benefits available to them from April 2024 onwards. These include: