HR Benefits

TUS:Midlands received the following message from State Savings:

A decision has been made to discontinue the National Instalment Group Savings scheme service and to offer the participants within these Groups alternative methods to continue with their NIS Savings plan.

The current cycle of Instalment Savings for Athlone IT is due for completion 30/04/2022.

What does this mean for your members?

If any members wish to continue with their NIS savings, they can commence a new Savings cycle by selecting either of the following options while maintaining their  existing NIS account number.

1. Monthly Direct Debit from your Bank /Building Society Account to your NIS Account.

2. Post Office Lodgements to your NIS Account (at any Post Office)

An information letter will shortly issue to all members within Athlone IT group (whose savings cycle is due to end on the above date) outlining these changes.

TUS 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.

Bike to Work - Application Form

Bike to Work - Declaration Form

Bike to Work - Salary Deduction From

Available anytime (24/7, 365 days a year) for telephone confidential advice, access to customised online services, specialist information on health & wellbeing and structured counselling.

Register for Employee Assistance with Spectrum Life Online here

Freephone IRE:  1800 814 243 

TUS Organisation Code:  U2dPOWYb

Spectrum Employee Assistance Service

Spectrum Employee Assistance Service Brochure

AIG Insurance

All employees of the institute are invited to participate in the personal accident insurance scheme which is provided through AIG Insurance Ltd.

Insurance cover is provided on a 24 hour per day basis and certain benefits are payable under the policy where an insured employee suffers injury as a result of an accident.

AIG Policy

AIG Claim Form

Instructions on How to Make a Claim

TUS promotes work life balance for all staff members and offers a range of flexible working and leave options available to staff. These include:

• Parental Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Parent's Leave
• Workshare
• Flexitime

Other Flexi Policies available for TUS Staff:

• Sick Leave
• Maternity Leave
• Adoptive Leave
• Career Break
• Force Majeure Leave
• Unpaid Leave

TUS Staff Membership

Gym only upfront payment €179 per annum

Weekly paid (€3.45 per week for 52 weeks*)                                   

Monthly paid (€14.92 per month for 12 months*)               

Gym and classes upfront payment €215 per annum

Weekly paid (€4.14 per week for 52 weeks*)

Monthly paid (€17.92 per month for 12 months*)

TUS Gym also offer a AIT Staff a discounted €5 Pay as You go Rate.

Membership Includes

• Access to the Gym (7am to 10pm Mon-Fri, 9am to 6pm Sat, Sun & Bank Hols)
• Fitness assessments & Personalised Programmes
• Scheduled use of the Outdoor Track and Indoor Arena
• Access to Members Only Changing Rooms, Showers and Lockers.

TUS Sport App

Members and pay as you go users book their sessions on the TUS Sport App https://mobileapp.legendonlineservices.co.uk/a/AV8N?p=6

Users can also find our Safe Workout Plan and additional information on TUS Sport in the App.

Microsoft Office

MS Office software is available free of charge to all Athlone Employees. To download MS Apps: Open TUS 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 and €1599

Save 8% off above €1600

More information on how to obtain these benefits is available here.

TUS: MIDLANDS MIDWEST 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.

The aim of the Sports and Social Club is to generate a greater sense of community in TUS. 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 you can email socialclub@ait.ie

Social Club Forms

Taxsaver is an incentive by the Government for staff to use public transport to commute to work. TUS 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.

Taxsaver Commuter Scheme Application Form

The Treatment Benefit Scheme entitles you to a free eyesight test once every second calendar year.

Application for VDU Eye Examination Form