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Employee relations

It is the policy of BAE Systems to recognise that effective practice to promote work-life balance will benefit the organisation and our employees. BAE Systems acknowledges that most employees work best when they are able to achieve an appropriate balance between work and other aspects of their lives.

We offer a wide range of options. These include:

  • part-time working
  • term time working
  • job share
  • teleworking / home working
  • enhanced maternity leave and pay
  • two weeks' paid paternity leave
  • parental leave
  • career break schemes of up to two years for child care, care of a dependent etc

Industrial Relations

We are committed to a partnership approach with all our employees and the trade unions that represent them. This co-operation brings real benefits to the business.

Management and trade unions meet on a regular basis through a structured meeting schedule. Twice a year the CEO briefs senior union representatives from across the business on the current business position and challenges ahead. Trade unions are consulted on a wide range of issues including business strategy, pensions and employment policy. This dialogue is complemented by joint management – trade union working groups focusing on particular issues such as learning and equality.


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