BOSSES at a Dorset firm have issued bonuses to staff to help support them during the cost of living crisis.

Staff at Inoplas Technology Limited, which is based at Uddens Trading Estate in Wimborne, made the move with growing concern over the impact of inflation on employees.

Senior management at the plastic injection molding service started working on the best way to help back in July.

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Following discussions, the decision was made to provide assistance similar to the government’s energy bills support scheme by offering a £600 bonus to each member of staff, with £300 to paid in October and January, respectively.

Director Bob Davis said: “We really hope that the cost-of-living bonus will help the Inoplas family with energy and food costs during this difficult period for households.”

A spokesperson for Inoplas Technology Limited said the business had been able to invest in new equipment to increase productivity, accuracy and efficiency, as well as working on installing a new insulated roof and solar panels to mitigate against risks of rising energy prices.

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Jon Brooks, managing director, said: “This investment in equipment, Infrastructure and in the wellbeing of the team should mean a brighter future of the business during what is expected to be a tough winter for businesses."