Although the UK’s cycle to work scheme is a government initiative, it is delivered by a variety of commercial partners, of which Bike2Work Scheme is one. As we’ve detailed in our guide to choosing a cycle to work scheme provider for employers, each provider delivers the scheme in their own way.
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There are lots of benefits to employers of joining a cycle to work scheme, like improved workforce health, morale and productivity, savings on Secondary Class 1 National Insurance contributions and reduced need for car-parking infrastructure. For many companies, though, it may not be clear how to set up a cycle to work scheme.
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We didn’t become one of the leading providers of the UK’s cycle to work scheme without getting to know the scheme inside out. Although the basics of it are pretty straightforward, there are some things that are easily overlooked, or that may not be apparent without a little extra thought. With that in mind, here are some of our in-the-know cycle to work scheme tips for your benefit! Don’t say we never give you anything…
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One of the main advantages of the cycle to work scheme is that employees do not have to spend a big chunk of money in one go to get a bike or cycling equipment. When an employer buys a bike or cycling equipment via the scheme, it is typically for an employee who has identified what they want in a local bike shop and submitted a quote that the shop has provided.
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For employees, deciding whether they want to take advantage of a cycle to work scheme or not is often dependent on what bikes and equipment they can buy. The next thing they typically want to know is how you pay for cycle to work scheme bikes and equipment.
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There are a number of ways in which companies can benefit from their employees cycling to work. For starters, a healthier workforce is a more productive workforce, so it can actually improve your bottom line. In addition, though, encouraging employees to commute by bike can help to attract and retain staff, reduce the demand for car parking spaces and contribute to a company’s environmental targets. There are a number of things you can do to encourage employees to cycle to work…
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