One of Eildon's Key Principles in its Strategic Plan is as follows:
'To promote good employment practices'. This will be achieved by encouraging staff to maximise their potential and to deliver quality services in the most efficient manner, through investment in training and development and the provision of employee benefits.
Investor in People
Eildon first obtained 'Investors in People' accreditation in 2000 and has successfully maintained it's accreditation to date. This demonstrates the organisation's commitment to continually develop its staff. The Association has its own Training Officer and identifies individual staff training needs through the Staff Appraisal Scheme and Departmental Training Plans.
Positive about Disabilities
Eildon is positive about employing people with disabilities and fully complies with the requirements of the 'Positive about Disabilities' symbol monitored by Job Centre Plus.
Pensions
The Association offers all staff a Final Salary Pension Scheme operated by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations which is administered by The Pensions Trust.
Westfield Health Cash Plan
Eildon subscribes to a Health Cash Plan provided by Westfield Health. Employees can claim cash back, up to set limits, towards the cost of prescription glasses or contact lenses, dental treatment, physiotherapy and much more.
Healthy Working Lives - Scotland
The Association obtained the Healthy Working Lives Bronze Award in 2008. The Association is committed to building a healthy workforce, a healthy workplace and a healthy organisation.