HR Benefits
Sports and Social Club
The aim of our Sports and Social Club is to generate a greater sense of community in AIT. We can also have some fun and get to know each other outside of the working environment. The club offers a range of activities and events for staff and so we invite you to become involved and grow our community. For more information email: socialclub@ait.ie
Policy
AIG Personal Accident Insurance
Claim Form
Memo to Staff October 2018
Personal Accident Policy
Bike to Work
AIT are proud to facilitate the Bike to Work scheme which allows employees to obtain a brand new bike and safety equipment worth up to €1,000 using a salary sacrifice arrangement, saving up to 51% of the retail price of the bike and equipment.
Application form
Declaration form
Salary Deduction form
An Post Savings Scheme
Taxsaver Commuter Scheme
Taxsaver is an incentive by the Government for staff to use public transport to commute to work. AIT will purchase the ticket on your behalf and te cost will be deducted from your gross salary, allowing a saving of between 28.5% and 52% on the regular price, depending on ticket type and your tax band.
Employee Assistance Programme
Available anytime (24/7, 365 days a year) for telephone advice, access to customised online services, specialist information on health & wellbeing and structured counselling.
Inspire Workshop Briefing
Title: VDU Eye Examination
The Treatment Benefit Scheme entitles you to a free eyesight test once every second calendar year. Or more detailed information visit www.gov.ie/treatmentbenefitscheme
Eye Examination Form
Flexible Working
AIT promotes work life balance for all staff members and offers a range of flexible working and leave options available to staff. These include:
Family Leave
The following types of Family Leave are available for AIT staff. Please see policies page for full details:
- Paid Sick Leave
- Maternity leave
- Paternity Leave
- Adoptive Leave
- Parent's Leave
Other Flexi Policies available for AIT Staff
- Flexi-time
- Career Break
- Force Majeure
- Unpaid Leave
- Work Share
All staff are entitled to paid leave for an unexpected emergency. Examples include illness or injury of a child. See policy page for more details.
IT Benefits
Microsoft Office
MS Office software is available free of charge to all AIT Employees. To download MS Apps: Open AIT webpage, go to Quicklinks on the options bar, click Office 365 and login. Here you will see Install Office on the top right hand side of page.
Dell Employee Purchase Programme
All staff are eligible for a discount on purchases made through the Dell website. Discounts are as follows.
- Save 2% off up to €699
- Save 5% off between €700 - € 1599
- Save 8% off above €1600
Professional Development
Athlone Institute of Technology recognises that staff are a vital and valued asset and encourages and enables everyone to develop their potential. For more information on Professional Development and how to apply, go to our Professional Development page.
