Staff benefits update
10 Dec 2014
More Perkz – time for a Superbreak – Massage on campus – Interest free travel loans
Your job has Perkz
Download December’s poster for the latest deals and your unique Perkz access code and don’t miss out on the last order dates for your favourite Christmas retailers. Perkz are also running a survey during December. Tell Perkz what you think and you could win the new iPad Air 2! Katie Hemming at University of Manchester Press won last month’s Perkz prize of an iPad Air. Congratulations!
Superbreak
Superbreak’s December newsletter highlights travel offers for 3 nights in Prague for £161pp and the Strictly Come Dancing Tour. Other travel offers at award winning Lake District hotels, canal boats and with large brands such as Holiday Inn, Hilton, Cottages4u and Hoseasons.
Massage treatments on campus
Stephanie Marsh provides on-campus massages and has now added Seated Acupressure to her list of treatments that she can provide. Also known as Chair Massage, it is a combination of different massage practices. The treatment involves pressure being applied to acupressure points on the back, arms, hand, neck and head. The massage is gentle and non-invasive, making is suitable for everyone and ideal for the workplace as it is carried out over clothing. The treatment can help with relaxation, relieving aches and pains and reducing stiffness. Find out more about Stephanie’s massage treatments and how to book here.
Interest free travel loans
Find out more about how the University enables you to benefit from an annual season ticket by purchasing it on your behalf, followed by interest free payments from salary over 10 months. The scheme is available for all forms of public transport including train, bus, tram and multi-mode passes, with some offering additional corporate discounts.
Manchester Camerata – 14 December
Join Manchester Camerata and Tine Thing Helseth, the golden girl of the trumpet, on Sunday, 14 December, for a festive afternoon event at the Albert Hall. Click here to access 15% discount for this festive event.
Workplace giving
Following the global day of giving on GivingTuesday (2 December) some of you took the opportunity to join the Workplace Giving Scheme. In the last month or so, the number of donors has more than doubled, proving yet again the generosity of University of Manchester staff. If you would like to find out more about how you could give your time and skills, visit the Social Responsibility page.
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