North Lanarkshire: Putting employee benefits at the heart of what they do

At the heart of North Lanarkshire Council’s recent initiatives lies a commitment to enhance the benefits provided to its staff members.

Aligning benefits with sustainable and travel objectives.

Always striving to offer more, the Council recognised an opportunity to introduce a new, meaningful benefit—a car scheme that not only supports staff wellbeing but also aligns with the council’s environmentally-conscious and active travel objectives. This led to the partnership with Tusker, a decision that has quickly proven to be a resounding success.

Straightforward, supportive and swift process.

When the Scheme was launched at the end of January 2024, it became apparent that there was significant interest throughout NLC’s workforce, with enquires and submissions numbers surpassing the expectations of the Teams initially involved in the development of the Scheme.

To date, the response to the Scheme has been overwhelmingly positive, with figures of employees making enquiries and requesting electric and hybrid cars continuing to grow.

Promoting Cycle to Work and EVs to drive their sustainability goals.

One of the key reasons for the scheme’s popularity is how well it fits alongside other benefits offered to employees. For years, staff have enjoyed the Cycle to Work scheme, which promotes more environmentally-conscious commuting. The new car benefit scheme builds on this initiative by offering a salary sacrifice option that not only helps employees save money but also encourages them to choose electric cars, which have less impact on the environment. This is particularly appealing to those who are mindful of improving their carbon footprint* and want to contribute to the Council’s sustainability goals.

Strong interest in the scheme before it even launched!

The platform for managing these benefits is already well-established, overseen by a capable team that ensures everything runs smoothly. Before the scheme even launched, there was significant interest among staff members, with many asking when they could get started. This enthusiasm was further energised by discussions with other local authorities, who shared insights into their own successful experiences with similar schemes. The uptake for the car scheme has been strong and consistent, as it has been within other public sector organisations.

The scheme has done as it promised. It has provided staff with a valuable new benefit, significant savings, and an opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future—all while supporting the Council’s broader objectives.

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