[UK] Aldi staff receive industry-leading pay rise

In the UK, a leading supermarket has introduced a significant pay rise for store assistants. Aldi has become the first supermarket to pay its staff over £13 per hour, GOV.UK reports.

Aldi’s is the only retailer to offer all workers paid breaks, worth approximately £1,425 per year for the average store colleague. GOV.UK states that this, together with the wage hike, demonstrates how forward-thinking businesses are recognising that good pay and strong rights are key factors in retaining and increasing productivity in their workforce.  

During a visit to an Aldi branch in Watford, Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders reportedly discussed the contribution that such a move would have on raising living standards across the country alongside the government’s Plan for Change. 

Aldi’s new minimum rate of £13.02 nationwide, rising to £14.35 within the M25, and increasing to £14.66 with length of service, is considerably higher than the recently uplifted National Living Wage of £12.21 per hour. 

It will be paid to staff regardless of their age, aligning with the government’s ambition to end discriminatory age bands which allow 18-20 year olds to be paid less than older peers. 

Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders said, “Paying workers a good wage isn’t just the right thing to do; it creates a strong workplace culture and saves businesses money through better productivity and staff retention. 

“Our Plan for Change has already put thousands back in the pockets of workers through our increase in the minimum wage, and it’s great to see businesses like Aldi going above and beyond to deliver higher pay that truly shows how they value their workforce.”

Giles Hurley - Chief Executive Officer of Aldi UK and Ireland - said, “Our colleagues are at the heart of our success, and we’re committed to ensuring they are fully rewarded for the outstanding work they do.  

“This higher-than-planned pay rise is part of our promise to never be beaten on pay.”

Source: GOV.UK

(Quotes via original reporting)

In the UK, a leading supermarket has introduced a significant pay rise for store assistants. Aldi has become the first supermarket to pay its staff over £13 per hour, GOV.UK reports.

Aldi’s is the only retailer to offer all workers paid breaks, worth approximately £1,425 per year for the average store colleague. GOV.UK states that this, together with the wage hike, demonstrates how forward-thinking businesses are recognising that good pay and strong rights are key factors in retaining and increasing productivity in their workforce.  

During a visit to an Aldi branch in Watford, Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders reportedly discussed the contribution that such a move would have on raising living standards across the country alongside the government’s Plan for Change. 

Aldi’s new minimum rate of £13.02 nationwide, rising to £14.35 within the M25, and increasing to £14.66 with length of service, is considerably higher than the recently uplifted National Living Wage of £12.21 per hour. 

It will be paid to staff regardless of their age, aligning with the government’s ambition to end discriminatory age bands which allow 18-20 year olds to be paid less than older peers. 

Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders said, “Paying workers a good wage isn’t just the right thing to do; it creates a strong workplace culture and saves businesses money through better productivity and staff retention. 

“Our Plan for Change has already put thousands back in the pockets of workers through our increase in the minimum wage, and it’s great to see businesses like Aldi going above and beyond to deliver higher pay that truly shows how they value their workforce.”

Giles Hurley - Chief Executive Officer of Aldi UK and Ireland - said, “Our colleagues are at the heart of our success, and we’re committed to ensuring they are fully rewarded for the outstanding work they do.  

“This higher-than-planned pay rise is part of our promise to never be beaten on pay.”

Source: GOV.UK

(Quotes via original reporting)