Pioneering heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has increased its support for colleagues by significantly improving its family leave policies.
TG Lynes has brought in a series of changes to enhance conditions for colleagues who are either welcoming new children into their family or having fertility treatment.
Fertility treatment
Paternity leave has also been doubled to two weeks’ full pay, while fertility leave has been bolstered
Most notably, maternity leave and adoption leave has been dramatically hiked from six weeks’ full pay to 16 weeks, followed by 23 weeks’ statutory. Paternity leave has also been doubled to two weeks’ full pay, while fertility leave has been bolstered.
Colleagues will be able to take five paid days’ leave per cycle of IVF or egg freezing, alongside the usual flexibility to attend appointments. If a TG Lynes employee has a partner receiving fertility treatment who works outside of the company, they will also be able to take three paid days leave per cycle.
Significant life milestones
Andrew Ingram, Managing Director of TG Lynes said: “We are proud to be offering our colleagues these improved conditions which reflect our commitment to being a supportive and rewarding employer of choice."
“Starting or growing a family – or seeking help to try to – are significant life milestones and we believe this additional leave will support people as they adjust to their new circumstances."
Confidential survey of staff
TG Lynes is based in Enfield and has more than 70 staff working in roles across the office
Andrew added: "Our people are our biggest asset and this move follows feedback from our regular dialogue with colleagues. It will also help to ensure we continue to attract the best talent within the sector to support our growth plans and service our customers.”
TG Lynes is based in Enfield and has more than 70 staff working in roles across the office, delivery and warehouse. The company, which has a rich heritage dating back to 1912, carries out a confidential survey of staff each year and the results help to shape policy and strategy moving forward.
New ways to support
Andrew added: “There is still room for improvement and we will continue to find new ways to support our workforce, but we are proud of the progress we have made over the last decade and the culture we have created within a thriving business.”
TG Lynes stocks industry-pioneering brands and supplies thousands of products, including valves, steel and copper tubes and fittings, press systems, composite and plastic plumbing, drainage solutions and support systems and tooling. An extensive plant hire service is also available.
