Lidl Ireland today announced a €10 million investment in pay increases for its workforce of 6,100 across its Irish stores. The company already pays a ‘living wage’ of €12.90 an hour to its staff which is nearly €2 above the statutory minimum wage. The pay rise will recognise efforts of the supermarket's frontline workers and will come into effect from March 1st.
Speaking about the pay rise, Maeve McCleane, director of human resources at Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland said: “Recognising hard work, rewarding success, and celebrating achievements have always been core to Lidl’s People strategy so of course we’re pleased to be in a position to further recognise the commitment and dedication demonstrated by our frontline and supports teams, particularly as an essential business throughout the pandemic.” according to BreakingNews.
The German supermarket chain will also employ an additional 750 staff members across Ireland and Northern Ireland. The jobs will be in a variety of roles from office based to stores. “Lidl’s decision to hire an additional 750 staff this year is a real vote of confidence in the company’s existing teams here and indeed the retail sector and the Irish economy as a whole,” said Tanaiste Leo Varadkar who was at Lidl’s HQ this morning for the announcement.
“I’m particularly pleased to see Lidl is awarding a pay increase to staff, meaning they will continue to offer a living wage.”