(Alliance News) – Banco BPM Spa and the unions reached an agreement on Thursday aimed at improving the company environment and the conditions reserved for staff in the area of social protection.
The two parties signed an agreement for access to extraordinary benefits from the solidarity fund, with the possibility of accepting 1,100 requests for voluntary departure, which, together with the accessions to the incentive retirement plan made in June, will allow the departure of 1,600 people, as provided for in the bank’s 2023-2026 strategic plan.
In addition to the 113 hires already made this year, the agreement promotes the entry of 800 new resources with priority use of the apprenticeship contract and 100 others with fixed-term contracts which will contribute to the development of new skills to support growth. of the company.
“Always in favor of the business and commercial network, an initiative is planned that will involve around 200 colleagues from the headquarters structures and territorial directorates who, through training and development courses, will be able to assume network roles, thus contributing to improve customer service,” said BPM.
An agreement was also signed on the company bonus which provides for a cash payment of 1,600 euros and 2,100 euros for those who opt for the option in social services. A new work-life balance tool will also be available thanks to the conversion of the well-being bonus into additional days of leave, up to a maximum of five days.
Finally, further agreements were reached, confirming the second level regulation of the group as well as the agreement on commercial policies and work organization, in order to guarantee a positive corporate climate and support appropriate growth, healthy and sustainable.
“The agreements reached are a tangible sign of Banco BPM’s desire to always seek the best solutions for its employees and to offer the necessary support to meet the challenges facing the group, in agreement with all unions,” said Roberto Speziotto, head of human resources at Banco BPM.
Banco BPM shares closed Thursday down 2.8% at 7.69 euros per share.
Par Giuseppe Fabio Ciccomascolo, reporter principal d’Alliance News
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