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ALDI has announced a Christmas bonus for 4,000 employees after Tesco revealed that its workers will receive one yesterday.
In a statement today, the supermarket chain said it will pay a 10% bonus to its “amazing colleagues as a thank you to those who have worked tirelessly through this challenging year.”
It is understood that the payment will be worth 10% of the salary for the hours worked this month and will be paid to the store and distribution personnel in December.
“The announcement recognizes the efforts of 4,000 colleagues who have worked to keep the nation fueled for an unprecedented year,” said an Aldi statement.
Aldi Ireland Group CEO Niall O’Connor said the bonus is a gesture of appreciation for staff who have shown incredible resilience and dedication throughout the year.
Tesco announced that most of its 13,000 workers would receive a bonus yesterday in recognition of their “incredible effort” during the pandemic.
Supermarket personnel have worked on the front lines during the pandemic, dealing with pressures from public health guidelines and panic buying.
Tesco staff will receive a 10% bonus for hours worked between November 29 and Valentine’s Day.
The chain is also increasing a shopping discount for staff from 10 to 20 percent during December.
Tesco Ireland CEO Kari Daniels said she acknowledged that this will be a very different Christmas.
“In recognition of our front-line teams in our stores and distribution centers, we will award 10 percent during the holiday season. I sincerely thank you for your continued hard work, dedication and resilience. “
Tesco staff received a 10% bonus earlier in the pandemic for hours worked between March 9 and May 30.
Responding to claims on social media that Tesco already pays a Christmas bonus, a spokesperson said it is not the case that it awards a bonus annually in this way. She said that this is an exceptional payment due to the challenges created by Covid.
The mandate’s general secretary, Gerry Light, said the bonuses are very welcome, but that it is important for supermarkets to ensure the highest safety standards for staff.
“This includes monitoring customer numbers and the requirement to wear masks,” he said. “These bonds have to go hand in hand with the highest level of security protection measures.”
The chief executive of the UK Customer Service Institute, Jo Causon, said it is encouraging to see large companies like Tesco strive to recognize the hard work of front-line staff during the pandemic.
“The rewards don’t always have to be financial and genuine recognition is important and helpful,” he said.
“An engaged workforce is more likely to translate company values into meaningful customer interactions – in fact, our research shows that for every 1% increase in employee engagement, companies achieve an increase of almost 0.5% in customer satisfaction. “
However, he said financial incentives alone.
“Organizations must also ensure that their staff are adequately trained and supported to cope with the increased requirements of their role as we continue to navigate the pandemic, especially as we move into the busy Christmas business period,” he added.
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