As part of its continuing commitment to flexible working, The Royal Bank of Scotland Group is a member of Employers for Work-Life Balance. This is a group of leading employers who work in partnership with the Government to promote the benefits of work life balance to the business community.

Family friendly policies

For most people an important life-changing event they face is the birth or adoption of a child. The Group recognises this and has a comprehensive maternity leave policy, which offers more than the statutory requirements. Additions include: 29 weeks adoption leave, 10 days paid paternity leave and 13 weeks parental leave.

Time off

We recognise that in certain circumstances it is necessary for staff to be absent from work for reasons other than sickness. Flexibility is provided as required to allow staff special leave as required by law to meet specific commitments, and in line with best practice for exceptional circumstances.

Social Events

Most departments organise social events - ranging from informal drinks to full-scale formal events. In addition most departments have "Away Days" for team members to get together to learn more about the Group, their business and each other.

HelpDirect

We provide a free confidential advice service to all our employees covering areas such as childcare, relationships, legal matters, eldercare, work and stress. Support is provided via telephone and written materials and even access to short term counselling - available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Bank is committed to providing all employees with a safe and secure working environment and this is detailed in the Staysafe booklet sent to all new joiners.

Working in the Community

We are committed to helping the community and have a wide and diverse range of projects that we assist with and sponsor. You too can play your part.

Staff Cashback

The Group encourages its employees to make a difference in local communities by fundraising and volunteering efforts by giving a cash boost to the charities and community groups that they are involved with. These awards range from: 100, 250 and 500 for individual fundraisers; 50, 500 and 1000 for teams of fundraisers. Many organisations have benefited from our staff's commitment and the 'Community Cashback Awards' demonstrated our support for their contribution.

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