A dealership group which runs two Nissan outlets in Somerset has once again provided extra financial help for its staff as the cost of living crisis shows no signs of abating.
FJ Chalke, which operates Nissan dealerships in Yeovil and Wincanton, divided the sum of £165,000 between its employees – meaning a welcome extra payment for everyone at an expensive time of year with the summer holiday season approaching.
The timely boost to individuals’ pay packets comes after similar payments were made on two occasions during 2022. Profit share bonuses were distributed roughly a year ago – followed by a £600 winter support payment for everyone shortly before Christmas.
The generosity is in line with the company’s ethos of rewarding and appreciating the efforts of its hard-working employees.
Unstinting efforts
Steve Fowler, Managing Director of FJ Chalke, said: ‘‘We recognise that our staff are the heart of our business. We will be celebrating our 95th anniversary next year – and we’ll be reaching that milestone because of their dedication and unstinting efforts.
‘‘Our loyalty payments programme is designed to recognise and reward employee commitment. It is something that has been in place for several years now, and despite the many challenges of 2022, we yet again exceeded our forecasts for the year. This latest sum of money handed over is thoroughly deserved and in recognition of the fantastic work from everyone.
‘‘We hope the bonus will help relieve some stress and pressure from the current cost of living crisis.’’
FJ Chalke has a proud history of excellent staff relations – with many colleagues proving incredibly loyal to the business. Some Nissan employees in the company have notched up 25 years’ service or more.
The models in Nissan’s range have picked up yet more trophies and prizes in recent weeks. The all-electric LEAF was named ‘Best Car for City Drivers’ at the Auto Trader New Car Awards while new X-Trail was described as ‘hugely capable’ as it picked up a gong at the 2023 Tow Car Awards.
FJ Chalke has been a Nissan dealer since 1987.