Tesco extends pay bonus for staff for their ‘extraordinary’ coronavirus effort

Tesco has announced it will be extending its 10% pay bonus for all of its staff in recognition of their ‘incredible effort’ throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Last month the supermarket revealed that it would be rewarding a 10% bonus on hourly rate worked to all of its colleagues across the stores, distribution centres and customer engagement centres.

Yesterday, Tesco confirmed that they would be extending the bonus scheme for a further four weeks in recognition of staff working ’round the clock to help customers get the products that they need’. 

Jason Tarry, UK and ROI CEO said: “It’s been an extraordinary couple of weeks and despite the enormous challenges, it’s been incredible to see how colleagues have stepped up and responded, doing an outstanding job during this uncertain and difficult time

“This pay bonus is just one way we are saying thank you to our colleagues and recognising that they are on the front line, helping to feed the nation.”

The 10% bonus for permanent colleagues has been extended until Saturday, May 30th.

Colleagues across Tesco in both ROI and Central Europe will be similarly rewarded, with announcements being made locally.