Lagardère Travel Retail UK has appointed Benenden Health to provide business healthcare to all its UK employees.  

Acknowledging a particularly challenging time for the travel sector and those working within it, Lagardère Travel Retail UK approached Benenden Health to bolster its healthcare provision.

This was part of an overall reward package to more than 200 employees, which were attracted by the range of services offered by the not-for-profit healthcare provider.

Lagardère Travel Retail UK employees now receive access to General Practice and mental health helplines which run 24-hours-a-day and seven-days-a-week. Mental health counselling, physiotherapy and access to private diagnosis and treatment can also be availed.

The appointment of Benenden will enable employees to look after their physical health and access medical treatment quickly. They will also be able to benefit from mental wellbeing support as they navigate the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.

INVESTING IN EMPLOYEES

Lagardère Travel Retail runs stores at a number of UK airports including London Luton and London City (Aelia Duty Free outlets) and Glasgow (Discover Glasgow, The Fashion Place and Victoria’s Secret shops). It also runs Aelia stores on five Irish Ferries vessels.

Michele Hunter, HR Manager at Lagardère Travel Retail UK, said: ‘It is well documented that the travel industry has been significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but we wanted to ensure that we were continuing to be the best employer we can be and invest in our employees, even during a challenging time for the business.

“Rolling out our partnership with Benenden Health to all employees has been a fantastic addition to our benefits package and provides our entire workforce with the support they need both now and in the future.

“The initial reaction from employees has proven to be very positive and feedback has shown that they feel extremely valued by the company, which they truly are.”

Melissa Hunter, Business Development Manager at Benenden Health, added: “The partnership between Benenden Health and Lagardère Travel Retail UK has been developed to support employees’ tailored health and wellbeing requirements, which in turn can lead to a positive impact on morale, staff retention and productivity.

“We are firm believers that a happy and healthy workforce is a productive and loyal workforce. At a time when looking after our physical and mental wellbeing has never been more important, we are delighted to welcome Lagardère Travel Retail UK and all of its employees on board and look forward to working with them.”