Pega signs UK armed forces covenant to support the community

Pegasystems Inc., has signed the United Kingdom (UK) Armed Forces Covenant. It was first introduced in 2011 as a promise by the nation ensuring those who serve, or who have served in the armed forces, and their families are treated fairly.

This comes after the intent to support the employment of service leavers and veterans and highlights armed forces-friendly organizations. Additionally, there are many other benefits such as supporting reservist employees and offering flexible leave for service spouses and partners before, during, and after deployments.

“I am proud to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and to pledge Pega’s continued commitment to doing all we can to ensure those actively serving, reservists, veterans, and military families are treated fairly and equitably,” Hayden Stafford, president of global client engagement, Pegasystems, said.

Pega recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families bring to its business and to the country and in signing the document, has committed to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, the full list of which can be viewed on the Pega UK Armed Forces Covenant page.

“The Armed Forces Covenant is an excellent example of the significant contribution our industry partners can make in supporting our service personnel.  In pledging their continued support, Pega is demonstrating they recognise the value of both regular and reserve members, as well as their military families and veterans.  By signing, Pega will continue to make a meaningful difference not only to those who serve but also to the wider defence community,” second sea lord, vice admiral, Nick Hine said.

Historically, there have been numerous ways in which service personnel, their dependents, and veterans have been disadvantaged in the provision of goods and services compared with the rest of the population. The Armed Forces Covenant was introduced to create true equality for the community.