Lidl will increase the number of its employees by investing 8.4 million euros, which includes a salary increase of almost 10%, to 820 euros, he said in a note published this Friday.
“Given the current socio-economic context, Lidl Portugal is now strengthening its employee investment policy by announcing a pay increase for all shop and warehouse operators: thus, the company’s starting salary increases by almost 10%, to 820 euros per As of January 2023, the value earned in the first year of operation is an increase above the 7.8% set by the government for the national minimum wage in 2023, which will be set at €760,” he said.
In addition, “the number of employees at other levels of the operation will also be increased,” the group pointed out, meaning that “for example, those at the last level will receive 1,000 euros, thus winning an increase of 100 euros, to which are added holiday and Christmas allowances.
On the other hand, “Positions that do not have a salary update will receive at least 3% of their gross annual salary in the form of a bonus in March 2023,” he stressed.
“This increase represents an investment of 8.4 million euros, of which more than 93% is for store and warehouse employees,” he said, noting that “in this way, Lidl ensures that all its employees see the terms of their wages.” .
Added to these figures, according to the company, are “reference health insurance with a market value of 440 euros, extended to the household on very favorable terms, regardless of their workload” and “payment of a food subsidy.” 7.63 euros per day, which is an additional 150 euros per month per employee.”
For 27 years in Portugal, Lidl has around 9,000 employees spread across 270 stores from north to south of the country, as well as 04 regional offices and warehouses, in addition to headquarters in Santo Tirso (North), Torres Novas (West) . Sintra (Centre) and Palmela (South) are mentioned in the same note.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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