Major Lithuanian technology companies “Telia”, “Hostinger”, and “Omnisend” will pay employees who voluntarily choose military service a monthly pre-tax financial incentive of 2,300 euros for the entire duration of their service, according to the “Visuotinė gynyba” association. The coordinated employer initiative is designed to bridge the gap between state-provided allowances and employees’ civilian salaries, removing financial hurdles that might otherwise deter staff from enlisting in compulsory initial military service.
Employer Commitments and Formalization at the President’s Office
According to “Visuotinė gynyba” head Tomas Godliauskas, participating companies can utilize different engagement methods, but ensuring that volunteering employees receive robust backing from both the state and their workplace remains paramount. Beyond the monthly 2,300 euro pre-tax payout, “Telia Lietuva” will preserve workers’ positions and key corporate benefits, including health insurance, throughout their deployment. “Telia Lietuva” chief executive Giedrė Kaminskaitė-Salters noted that total defense begins with citizens willing to take responsibility for their nation. Staff members earning lower salaries will maintain their exact pre-service pay tier under the company policy. Furthermore, “Telia Lietuva” is expanding paid volunteer days from one to four annually for personnel involved in defense-related voluntary tasks.
Additional Tech Sector Contributions from Hostinger and Omnisend
Technology firm “Hostinger” will likewise provide the financial incentive to locally based staff while protecting their employment status and secondary perks, such as supplementary health insurance. Sofija Čelutkienė, personnel manager at “Hostinger”, emphasized that businesses must take concrete actions rather than merely speaking about comprehensive defense. Meanwhile, the startup “Omnisend” is pairing the new financial incentive with pre-existing support frameworks. Co-founder and CEO Rytis Laurinavičius stated that defending the state requires a continuous, non-declarative commitment from enterprises rather than one-off gestures. For personnel serving in the National Defence Volunteer Forces (KASP) or belonging to the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union, “Omnisend” grants three extra paid leave days per year dedicated to weapon handling improvement, training sessions, and allied defense duties.
Tesonet Group Expansion and Future Outlook
“Tesonet” announced Friday that it will integrate military service promotion measures into its compensation policy across the entire group. Eimantas Sabaliauskas, a co-founder of “Tesonet”, pointed out that systems operate most effectively when scaled up, suggesting the Lithuanian model could eventually migrate to other group operating territories like Poland. Fellow co-founder Tomas Okmanas underscored that the ultimate objective mirrors the preparedness seen in Finland or Taiwan. Companies formalize these collective pledges on September 17 during the Total Defense Forum held at the Presidential Palace.
Did You Know? Participating companies will officially formalize their pledges through signatures during the Total Defense Forum scheduled for September 17 at the Presidential Palace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact monthly financial incentive provided to volunteering employees?
Participating companies “Telia”, “Hostinger”, and “Omnisend” will pay a monthly pre-tax incentive of 2,300 euros for the entire duration of military service.
When and where will the participating companies formalize their commitments?
The companies will formalize their commitments with signatures on September 17 during the Total Defense Forum at the Presidential Palace.
What additional benefits do employees retain alongside the monetary stipend?
Employers such as “Telia” and “Hostinger” safeguard employee jobs and key workplace benefits, which include health insurance coverage and maintenance of existing salary tiers for lower-earning staff.
How will this private sector financial backing influence broader corporate participation in national security across the country?
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