Folens Perks & Benefits

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Hybrid and Flexible Working

We understand the importance of work life balance, so we operate a hybrid working model where the role allows, and flexibility around start and finish times.

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Educational Assistance

Our ethos is always to support employees regarding their learning and development. Folens educational assistance programme provides support to qualifying employees who wish to undertake further education and training to assist their personal and professional career development.

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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employees can avail of our EAP provided by Laya Healthcare, this is a 24 / 7 / 365 service. The programme provides access to a free phone helpline, counselling services and advice on a variety of issues, both professional and personal. It is a completely confidential service available to all employees and their immediate family members.

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Health and Wellbeing

We are committed to employees’ health and wellbeing and throughout the year we encourage wellbeing by organising various events such as walks and healthy lunches.

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Cycle to Work Scheme

We are also an active participant in the cycle to work scheme under which we can help you obtain a brand-new bike and safety equipment up to agreed Revenue limits.

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Free/Discounted Books

We provide free Folens schoolbooks for the children and siblings of employees’ and offers a 30% discount on our schoolbooks & resources for extended family and friends of employees.

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Pension

All staff are encouraged to join the company pension scheme with a matched company contribution up to agreed percentages.

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Company Half Days

We provide all employees with three company half-days on the Friday before the June and August bank holiday weekends and on the day before Christmas Eve.

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Subsidised Social Club

Social club events are subsidised by Folens and are open to all employees to attend. The committee organises an array of events to suit all, from exhilarating adventures and game nights to cultural explorations and team-building challenges.