giant benefits

introduction

Dear all,
My hope is that when you read through these pages there will be one
or two benefits that you feel are advantageous to you.
This is an opportunity for the company to help you and give
something back for your hard work at giant.
Our aim, as we add benefits to the package, is to try to think
differently and in talking to you have benefits that help you.
Our primary themes are training, financial, wellbeing and the
environment.
If you have any ideas I would love to hear from you. Please drop me
a note at [email protected] and we can then discuss
it.
Thank you

Matthew Brown
Group CEO



contents

wellbeing

manicures and massages
subsidised gym membership
other gym membership
flexible working
employee assistance programme
eyesight tests
fruit monday
monthly drinks
CEO lunch

financial

salary sacrifice

pensions
childcare vouchers
bicycles
car leasing

life insurance
holiday discounts
shopping discounts

training & development

giant academy
giant training
board level mentoring

recognition

long service awards
employee referral bonus scheme

environment
coming soon...



manicures and massages

LeSalon is London's leading on-demand beauty service, bringing mobile
treatments to people’s homes and office. It's often hard to find time for oneself
in a fast-paced city like London, but we have partnered with LeSalon for
corporate sessions to allow you to fit a manicure, pedicure or 15 minute back &
shoulder massage into your working day.

An e-mail, with a link, sent every last working day of the month will take you
straight to LeSalon's booking system. Each month will be alternating with
manicures and massages. Simply click the link, select your treatment and time
slot, then pay (at our agreed discounted corporate rates of course). On the day
of your treatment (normally 1st or 2nd Tuesday of the month), just head over to
the allocated room in time for your booking and enjoy your treatment. All during
working hours, without compromising your lunch break to give you a little extra
back from hard work that you all do for giant.

We have also agreed with LeSalon an on-going 10% discount on all home
bookings for giant’s staff. Head to www.lesalon.com and use the promo code
GIANT10 each time you book. However, for the month of September 2018, use
GIANT20 to take advantage of exclusive one time offer to receive 20%
discount on all home bookings.



subsidised gym membership

Did you know that if you exercise 3 times a week for 45 minutes you
can help prevent signs of ageing?

We want to inspire everyone to lead a healthier lifestyle and
exercise more. Not only will exercising help ease your mind and
rejuvenate your body, it’ll make you feel great and boost your
confidence!

So, as our commitment to you, we are happy to announce that we’ll
subsidise over a third of the monthly membership fee to the local
Nuffield gym conveniently located just by Harbour Exchange
Square.

The monthly fee is £59/month and we will contribute £20 of this,
meaning you’ll pay a reduced rate of £39/month directly from your
salary. What’s even better is that the standard £30 joining fee will
be waived – a fantastic deal negotiated just for giant staff.

This modern gym is spread over 2 floors, has a selection of cardio
machines, a large free weights area, a heated tranquil 25m
swimming pool and even a boxing ring! Their exercise studio hosts
a wide range of classes plus they have a dedicated spin studio –
everything you’ll need to enjoy a good workout. Take a look yourself
at https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/gyms/london-club-baltimore.

To join, simply head down to Nuffield and they'll liaise with us to
arrange your membership. We will pay Nuffield and deduct your
contribution from your salary.

other
gym discounts

other gym discounts

If you would prefer to join a different gym, you can also get the lowest
available corporate rates at over 2,500 health clubs and gyms across
the UK.

Go to www.giantadvantage.com to start making savings today.

you can also save on...
...and many more

flexible
working

flexible working

Flexible working is a way of working that suits you, for example it might
be having flexible start and finish times or working from home or a
combination of the two. You may have childcare or caring commitments
or you just don’t want to miss your child sports day.

We want to be flexible too!

Clearly certain roles would not be suitable for flexible working. If you
need to be supervised, if there is a security risk over the data that you
use, or your role is just not suitable it may not be possible.

We already have a number of you who work flexibly. Why not ask your
manager to see what we can do for you.



employee assistance programme

The Employee Assistance Programme is available by phone 24/7 for all
registered giant advantage users. The service provides support for any
personal, business or family issue you may be facing.
Trained counsellors offer expert advice, emotional support and guidance. Calls
are strictly confidential and you can choose to remain anonymous if you wish.
You will only be asked to provide the name of your employer, giant.
Talk to highly qualified counsellors about anything. This could include:

consumer rights
family matters
employee support
health issues
loss/bereavement
wellbeing
debt management
depression and anxiety
relationships

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eyesight test

Employees can request reimbursement for an eyesight test,
conducted by an optometrist or doctor, up to the value of £35.
This includes additional tests periodically, the optometrist
performing the initial test can advise on the frequency.

The Company will pay for glasses up to the amount of £50 if
they are required only for the distance at which the screen is
viewed i.e. they are prerequisite for the user to operate the
VDU.

Written confirmation from
the optometrist or doctor
will be required to confirm
that the glasses prescribed
are for use exclusively in
connection with VDU
operation and no other
purpose.

Before arranging an eyesight or glasses you must consult
with your manager.

weekly fruit & monthly drinks

boost your energy every Monday!

Did you know when you eat fruit, your supply of energy increases in no time;
this is one of the prime benefits of fruits that we can all utilise in our busy
schedules. This is the reason why athletes often eat fruit during and after
exercising.
Every Monday, there will be fruit located in the kitchen points to kick-start your
week of healthy eating!
Why not join the subsidised local gym and go on a Monday morning and then
enjoy some fruit? Double benefit whammy!

monthly drinks

We all like to look back on the month and feel that we’ve worked hard and
achieved something - and we want to say thank you and help you relax
and unwind. That’s why on the last Friday of each month, there will be a
range of complimentary drinks and light snacks provided in the afternoon.
Enjoy a drink with your colleagues and get to know one another!

CEO lunches

CEO lunches

Every 2-3 months, I will have lunch with
5-6 employees from different areas.

We will get to know each other on a
personal level, raise issues, offer and
exchange ideas and begin forging new
relationships.

You will have the opportunity to ask me
any questions you have and I will share
with the business any actions or
projects we decide upon.

All on a straight-forward basis.

Thank you

Matthew

salary sacrifice

Salary sacrifice is when you agree to exchange part of your
salary so you can get benefits such as pension, childcare
vouchers, new bicycles, and leasing a car. Your overall cost is
reduced because you do not pay Tax or National Insurance on
part of the salary you have given up.

salary sacrifice

Take a look at some of our salary sacrifice options where you
can give up some of your salary in return for a non-cash benefit:

pension

It’s never too early to start planning for the future - putting a little bit away each month
into a pension will make things easier when you’re older and ready to put your feet up!
At giant, we offer you the Government auto-enrolment scheme or you can choose to
enrol into a private scheme where we will match up to 5% of your contribution. Your
pension contributions under either scheme will be free from tax and NI deductions - a
smart way to save for your future.

childcare vouchers

Childcare vouchers are available to working parents who pay for childcare at
registered providers. Here some of your pre-taxable salary can be paid directly to
the childcare provider meaning you benefit from both tax and National Insurance

relief and can save more than £1,500 a year.*

*the current childcare vouchers scheme stops in October 2018, if you have bought childcare
vouchers before then, this does not affect you.

bicycles

Fancy yourself as a bit of a Bradley Wiggins? Why not buy a bicycle on a 12-month
purchase plan, free from tax and NI deductions. This can save you over £500 per
year plus a good discount on the bike’s retail price!

car leasing

Maybe you prefer four-wheels over two? As a giant employee, you can lease a
brand new, fully insured car – and there are thousands to choose from. Without a
deposit, and free from tax and NI deductions on low emission vehicles, you can save

more than £2,000 a year ... and be environmentally friendly with low emissions!

life insurance

life insurance

Whilst no one enjoys thinking about death, it’s important to giant that
your family are protected in the unfortunate event you pass away. We
offer all employees ‘death-in-service’ as a benefit which pays out a tax-
free lump sum if you are employed by the Company at the time of your
death. The pay out is two times your annual salary.

So, if you earn £18,000 a year, your family could expect a tax-free sum
of £36,000.

You don’t have to die while at work, or as a result of a work activity, you
just have to be on the payroll. So your family can continue to benefit
from your employment with giant even when you’ve gone.

travel discounts

Don't forget you can receive amazing travel discounts via giant
advantage - saving on a range of benefits from holiday's abroad and
airport parking to hotels stays, renting cottages, and weekends away
in Europe and the UK!

Go to www.giantadvantage.com to start making savings today.

plus...

...and many more

shopping discounts

Save money through giant advantage, it has the best benefits & offers
from thousands of retailers.

From discounts and deals, to savings and sales, giant advantage will
save you £000s each year. Typically, you can save around 10%-20%
on a range of categories from fashion and beauty, to electronics and
DIY including:

Go to www.giantadvantage.com to start making savings today.

that's not all...

+ much more

board level
mentoring

board level mentoring

At giant, it’s important that we identify and develop future leaders at all
levels and within all departments. That’s why each board director will
mentor up to 2 stand-out employees each over a fixed time period.

This developmental relationship will help develop those of you selected to
enhance your skills, knowledge, thinking and performance based around
specific skills and goals. The mentor will support in assessing both
strengths and weaknesses, be able to provide a fresh perspective, help
explore alternative options and potential barriers; and help seek new ways
of overcoming challenges.

It will be on an informal basis, each mentor will be there to help you with
your personal development.

giant
academy

giant academy

The giant academy is designed for talented young people looking to start a career in a
hard-working and progressive environment. The academy supports our ambition to
develop from within – apprentices will develop the skills and behaviours necessary to
succeed with us. Our aim is to move all apprentices into permanent positions with us
once they have completed their training.

There are various apprenticeships available as part of the giant academy, all delivered
by our partner Lifetime Training. Each apprentice will have full support from us to get
used to the giant way of working as well as coaching from a Lifetime trainer who will be
a specialist in their apprenticeship subject.

The academy supports a culture of continued learning and development and brings
great benefits to giant and our apprentices:

Apprenticeships are an investment for giant – apprentices can build a long term
career with us and we can grow our future leaders

Young people provide an excellent opportunity to recruit fresh talent, bringing a new
perspective and ways of working

Apprentices can develop the skills and experience they need to begin their career

Apprenticeship schemes are proven to create lasting loyalty and can help improve
our retention

Our aim is to offer all apprentices a permanent position – this can ease role
succession risks and recruitment

Young employees tend to be enthusiastic, motivated and engaged

Apprenticeships offer a great alternative to university

enhance . develop. achieve.

giant
training

learn develop
train

lead

giant training

We believe that developing from within is important. So giant training
is designed to give you the opportunities you need to progress as an
individual and develop your career. There are various courses
available, training is based in the giant workplace and it’s available to
all of our employees – including senior managers.

Each course is role-relevant - the training you receive will depend on
your job family. Training covers areas such as business, customer
service and leadership and management as well as specialisms
including HR and finance. As you progress within giant different
opportunities will become available to you.

The key training will be delivered by our partner, Lifetime Training.
You’ll receive one to one coaching and support – so the support you
receive will be tailored to your learning needs and styles. Ultimately
the programme will equip you to excel in your role and progress to
where you want to be.

enhance . develop. achieve.

long
service
awards

long service awards

In an era when employees are much more transient it is important to
recognise employees who have given many years service to the
company.

We therefore recognise employees have been with us for 5, 10, 15 and
20 years.

In 2018, we celebrated with Selina, Chi, Daksha and Scott.

employee referral bonus
scheme

employee referral bonus scheme

As you know, at giant, we are always looking to grow our teams with
talented people, just like you. That’s why, we are excited to promote
our Employee Referral Bonus Scheme. Refer qualified candidates to
come and work with us and as a “thank you,” once they have
successfully passed their probation, we will offer you a bonus payment
of £500.

In order to be eligible for the referral bonus, you need to have passed
your probation and refer a candidate who hasn’t previously applied for
a role at giant.

If you know someone who you think would be a good fit for our
company and one of our open vacancies, let us know by emailing their
CV and the role you think they would match to
[email protected].