The Christmas bonus at dm will delight many company employees. Gifts, festive food, and a beautifully decorated Christmas tree—the holiday season can be quite expensive. That's why everyone is especially happy when the Christmas bonus finally lands in their account at the end of November or the beginning of December.
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The size of the bonus varies depending on the company. Employees of the pharmacy group dm can expect a decent payout soon.
Christmas bonus at dm: Who will receive and how much
This year, the dm pharmacy group is also paying Christmas bonuses to its employees.
As with the Kaufland supermarket chain, the size of the Christmas bonus is determined by the requirements of the Ver.di union. This provides for a bonus for retail traders amounting to 62.5% of their monthly salary.
According to the union, a mandatory condition for receiving this bonus, which is paid along with the November salary, is a minimum work experience of 12 months. This means that even interns can look forward to a Christmas bonus after a year of working in the company.
The special payment of 62.5% of their salary sounds promising, but what exact amount can dm employees expect?
To get approximate figures, it's helpful to check the rating portal Kununu, where the salaries of 1149 pharmacy group employees have been published.
Based on this data, approximate average salaries can be calculated. This will help determine the amount of the bonus that will be paid.
Christmas bonus expectations for dm employees:
| Position | Monthly Salary | Christmas Bonus at 62.5% |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Manager | €4567 gross | €2854 gross |
| Office Clerk | €3367 gross | €2104 gross |
| Logistics Specialist | €3258 gross | €2036 gross |
| Retail Salesperson | €2667 gross | €1667 gross |
| Pharmacist | €2592 gross | €1620 gross |
By the way, dm employees were probably pleased not only with the Christmas bonus.
Since this year, the company has once again achieved good results, it retroactively increased the salaries of its employees and paid a one-time inflation compensation of 650 euros.
This is a shining example of a responsible employer. Other companies should follow suit to motivate their employees.
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The size of the Christmas bonus at dm is based on a percentage of the employee's monthly salary, as stipulated by the Ver.di union. This can result in a substantial bonus for dm employees, such as a retail salesperson receiving 62.5% of their monthly salary.
With average salaries for dm employees ranging from €2592 gross for a pharmacist to €4567 gross for a branch manager, the potential Christmas bonuses are equally impressive, ranging from €1620 gross to €2854 gross.
