Barclays has been given an award for being one of the nation’s biggest employers of Military Reservists in 2012. Craig Jamieson, Director of Barclays wealth and investment and management division in Glasgow, accepted the award on behalf of Barclays at a ceremony recently held at Edinburgh Castle.
Ministry of Defence campaign, SaBRE, (Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers) who hosted the awards, was established in October 2002. With the MOD announcing plans to double the number of reservists by 2020, SaBRE aims to encourage employers to support their Military Reservist employees by promoting the transferable skills which a Military Reservist can provide within a working environment.
All Reservists have yearly training commitments. Barclays allows paid leave to accommodate Reservists’ compulsory two week yearly training, in addition to statutory annual leave. Barclays has also maintained positions during times of absence and kept terms and conditions of previous employment intact upon return.
Few have a greater understanding of the dedication required to be a Military Reservists than Craig Jamieson. Craig is from a military background with 13 years served as an army officer and continues his support of the military by serving as a member of the Board of Trustees of Erskine Veterans charity.
Craig Jamieson said: “At Barclays we understand the commitment involved in being a Military Reservist and as an employer, we aim to provide flexibility to allow individuals to fulfil that commitment.
We are proud to accept this award in recognition of our efforts to maintain our support for our reservist employees.”
For more information on Barclays visit www.barclays.com or SaBRE www.sabre.mod.uk
