Benefits boost | Asda boosts support for armed forces staff with enhanced leave & new policies

Asda has reinforced its commitment to the armed forces community with a series of policy enhancements designed to better support colleagues who serve, have served, or contribute through cadet organisations. 

The retailer will be increasing its provision for reservists, introducing 10 days of paid leave plus a further five days of unpaid leave annually. The move is designed to give colleagues greater flexibility to balance military commitments with their roles in-store and across the business. 

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The changes, which will come into effect in the coming weeks, also include enhanced support for cadet force adult volunteers. Asda will introduce an additional five days of volunteer leave for colleagues involved in youth development programmes. 

In a further move, Asda will introduce a voluntary system enabling colleagues to share their ex-military status, allowing the retailer to better understand its armed forces community and shape future support.