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QinetiQ signs Armed Forces Covenant at FIA 2016

Homeland July 17, 2016

QinetiQ has pledged its continued support to UK Service men and women by signing the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant at Farnborough International Airshow 2016.

Chief Executive Officer Steve Wadey met with then Minister of State for Defence Procurement Philip Dunne MP on 14th July to sign the Covenant, which ensures fairness and equal opportunity for Service and ex-Service personnel, reservists and their families.

Originally signed by QinetiQ in August 2013, the Covenant has been updated to clarify the company’s commitments to its reservists, including improved line manager training and enhanced leave benefits. QinetiQ grants its employees 15 days a year in which to carry out duties as reservists in the Armed Forces.

In 2014, the Ministry of Defence presented QinetiQ with a silver award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The MOD highlighted QinetiQ’s HR policy that supports reservists, its participation in Armed Forces Day, and its support of cadet units and employment for spouses.

Mr Dunne said: “I am delighted that QinetiQ – which already employs reservists and veterans – has signed the Corporate Covenant. I hope it encourages more defence suppliers to come forward and join over 1000 private and public sector employers to have signed the pledge. Our personnel and their families play an invaluable role in our society and it is only right they get the recognition and support they deserve.”

Armed Forces Covenant Philip Dunne MP QinetiQ

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