Deker Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 It's a nice change to see a company supporting their staff in the current situation, I'm not a believer of asking staff to work for nothing because money is tight (companies rarely pay extra per hour when profits are up so why expect the reverse) and Home Bargains have released a great statement: ‼️ Announcement to all our staff and customers ‼️ To our staff: Thank you for your amazing work during this unprecedented time. We want you to feel secure during this turbulent period, so have created a £30 million Coronavirus Fund to financially support you during the outbreak. This will include paying staff that need to self-isolate for up to two weeks by maintaining their pay during this period, and to support Team Members in high risk groups that need to isolate for longer periods. If staff do not need to self-isolate between now and December they will be paid two weeks’ extra salary, so they do not miss out. For more details on eligibility and how this all works, please visit The Staff Portal. To our customers: Our dedicated staff are working around the clock to keep all of our stores open, so we can continue to serve our communities. We have a robust supply chain in place and will continue to support the country whatever it takes. To ensure all customers get the products they need, we're limiting the maximum number you can buy of some items, and we would like to prioritise the first hour of opening for vulnerable customers - please could non-vulnerable customers not shop during this first hour of opening each day. Thank you everyone for all your support and patience. We will get through this together. The HB Team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 A very good approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumfelter Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 The chopped ham and pork that they sell at home bargains tastes just like spam but half the price so I'm glad they're doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 That's a very positive response from them. Well done to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 One of my favourite shops. Well done. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 What a sensible approach, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 Well played Home Bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) Rather than giving staff unpaid holiday, they're giving them unholdiayed pay! Nice, where do I get an application form?! Edited March 19, 2020 by Jim Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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