The festive knits were out in full swing as our colleagues joined in with Save the Children UK’s #ChristmasJumperDay.

From everyone here at LV=, we hope this festive season brings you peace and good cheer 💚

We’ve been collecting for our local food banks. Colleagues across our offices have been filling up our charity collection points. Thank you to all our colleagues who contributed to support our communities.

We are excited to be sponsoring a sculpture on the Julia's House Great Tail Trail this spring. Arts University Bournemouth student Lily has been busy working away on our tail and we can't wait to see the final result. More about the trail: juliashouse.org/tail-trail

Are you looking to step into a new role this year? We have some great opportunities to join the LV= team across our UK offices. Learn more and apply at social.lv.com/3WBYDum

Our internal programme ‘MyMentor’ gives colleagues the opportunity to boost their professional growth. Here’s what some of our mentees had to say about their experience. Discover our roles and opportunities: social.lv.com/4gpGVBw

We’re really pleased to be able to support practical learning with on-the-job experience. Tilly White recently completed her Business Team Leader Level 3 apprenticeship. Find out what motivated Tilly and her advice to anyone considering an apprenticeship: social.lv.com/4hCk3QA

Team LV= have been fundraising for our charity partner, Trussell. Our offices took on the challenge of filling the equivalent of a teapot with cash and online donations as well as collecting essentials for local food banks. Thank you to everyone who got involved and contributed.

Our Chief Commercial Officer Katherine Carnegie recently spoke to the Workplace Journal about the importance of a strong internal culture at LV=. Katherine talks about our approach to nurturing talent and the impact mentoring has had on her own career: bit.ly/3FisHWh

Many of our customer service team have been with us for several years and have grown in their roles. We recently spoke to Brett, Sophie and Mark, three of our rising stars in customer service. They tell us about their experience and journey so far: social.lv.com/4huNjIb

We’re supporting The King's Trust to help young people get started in life. This week, each of our offices hosted a Brilliant Breakfast to raise funds and awareness to support young women into work. Learn more about the King’s Trust: kingstrust.org.uk #ThisIsUs #ThisIsLV

We're pleased to have been recognised with a Platinum Microhive Award for our commitment to workplace giving. This wonderful initiative helps donate the odd pennies from our colleagues’ net monthly pay to great causes. Thank you to all our colleagues who support the scheme.

Today marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day. On this day, we gather to commemorate this important part of our history. As events take place across the UK, we reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those involved, never to be forgotten.

Big thanks to our colleague-led networks - through activities, webinars, & drop-in sessions, our Balance, Pride, Diversability, Respect, & Wellbeing networks have been helping us learn about the communities that shape our workplace & how we build an inclusive culture together.

We’re proud to be celebrating Pride Month. Our Pride network works year-round to create a more inclusive and connected workplace. We look forward to showing our love and support for our colleagues and wider LGBTQIA+ community. #PrideMonth

We asked some of our customer service team what advice they’d give to someone looking to do a job like theirs. Here are their words of wisdom. #ThisIsUs #ThisIsLV

Some of Team LV= recently took part in a fundraising challenge for Julia's House Children's Hospices. As part of the charity's Great Tail Trail, our colleagues visited as many mermaid tails as they could over a day, with all funds raised supporting the Dorset children's hospice.

As a mutual, we’ve been supporting our members and communities since 1843. LV= Together is our approach to social impact and includes our community and charity work. Learn more: social.lv.com/44jwOLF

This #PrideMonth we are shining a spotlight on our Pride Network Lead Carly Wilden-Taylor. Carly shares insights into the network’s great work and how we’re celebrating this month. social.lv.com/4kqYPWM

From everyone here at LV=, Merry Christmas, from our heart to yours.