We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the right people – those who are committed and able to deliver top performance for our customers and shareholders. Employee involvement in our CSR programme forms an important part of this engagement.
We recognise that many of our employees make a significant contribution to charities both through monetary donations and as volunteers in their own free time. Our ‘Making a Difference’ Awards were set up to recognise this considerable involvement. Full details of 2008’s winners and information on the contribution they made can be found on our CSR site at www.legalandgeneralgroup.com/csr.
In 2008, over 500 volunteering days were undertaken by our employees’ projects across our major locations, a contribution of over 3,500 hours to local charities. This gave employees the opportunity to become involved with a local charitable project and was often linked to team building objectives or the development of professional skills.
We also support our employees in their personal fundraising efforts by matching up to £750 a year per employee raised through sponsorship and through the tax-efficient Give As You Earn scheme where employees can make a donation from their pre-tax salary which is matched by the Company by up to £25 a month.