Pennine Pneumatic Services Ltd (PPS) is proud to announce the launch of its employee volunteering policy, reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.
PPS is known for its support of local charities, having previously being involved with Christmas tree collecting, food bank support, sponsored walks and even football tournaments. This new policy formalises their support for the community by allowing employees to take paid time off to participate in charitable activities.
As part of the policy, all employees will be entitled to three volunteering days per year, two individual days and one in their team. This initiative aligns with PPS’s values of corporate citizenship and sustainable development.
Matt O’Connor, Managing Director at PPS, commented “We’ve always been a company who values the community we work within. Over the years we’ve worked hard to deliver positive change through our branches, being a good neighbour to all. Launching the volunteering policy now takes our commitment to the community one step further and will hopefully empower our employees to contribute to causes they are passionate about”.
Kim Martlew, Marketing Manager at PPS, added “I’ve seen employer supported volunteering work well for empowering staff within a business, it can give a sense of achievement on both a personal and team level. It will also help to give our team a greater understanding of our local communities and maybe even help them learn new skills.
“We already have good links with local charities and community organisations where we will be able to offer volunteering opportunities, but I also hope people will use this to support causes close to their heart”.
With over 80 employees in five branches across the North of England, PPS hopes this new policy launch will support the voluntary sector and strengthen its role as a responsible business.