Commenting on the extra precautions Bentley is taking , Dr . Astrid Fontaine , Member of the Board for People , Digitalisation and IT , Bentley Motors , said :
“ As we begin a new year under challenging circumstances , we remain committed to not only maintaining our strong lines of defence , but reinforcing them . The health , safety and wellbeing of our colleagues , their families and our communities will always be our number one priority and the measures that we have put in place will protect us in the short-term , while also building a secure basis for our future exciting strategic ambitions and growth , in 2021 and beyond .”
Where on-site working is non-essential , colleagues will continue remote working which includes the majority of Bentley ’ s 4,000-strong workforce , approximately 60 per cent . This helps control the workforce density on site throughout the day and minimises the risk of exposure to colleagues .
Bentley is also taking steps to help alleviate - where possible - childcare and homeschooling challenges that follow the recent closure of schools in the UK and the wider impact of lockdown on personal wellbeing . For parents , this includes additional flexibility around working patterns and the offer of additional laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots to support home-schooling where needed . A strong emphasis on wellbeing and care for all colleagues impacted continues .
Turning focus towards the wider community , Bentley ’ s crisis support efforts continue and widen . In addition to making at least 30 laptops available to local schools for those families in need of support with home education , the company is again encouraging colleagues to volunteer in the local community . Bentley products and support vehicles will be made available to deliver essential items in the community including food and medication to those in need through the ‘ Meals on 22 inch wheels ’ service .
With the high level of demand for volunteers around the country to support with the vaccination programme , and Bentley becoming partners to a number of support initiatives , the company is also encouraging colleagues to take part and volunteer to help at this critical time .
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