Employee benefits – what are they and what salary supplements does Biedronka offer?

Employers are increasingly offering their employees employee benefits. What exactly are they? What are the most popular employee benefits? And finally, what additional benefits does Biedronka offer? We invite you to read the article!

What are employee benefits?

Employee benefits are non-cash additions to salary. In addition to salary, this is one of the ways to attract and retain employees in the organization. Employees expect additional benefits at their place of employment that will help support their daily lives, in the area of family, health, recreation or education. Companies are offering more and more support programs and benefits tailored to the needs of specific employees. 

The most popular benefits for employees

Non-wage benefits can take many forms. Their purpose is to motivate and reward employees' involvement in their daily duties. 

A wide range of additional benefits at Biedronka

What non-wage benefits do our employees receive?

The offer of the largest private employer in Poland includes a number of benefits for employees and their families. 

A person working in a store can obtain additional financial support in the form of e-codes for purchases to be used in Biedronka and Hebe, which they receive at least twice a year in an amount depending on the income threshold. For warehouse workers, the offer is extended to include free lunches and access to physiotherapy consultations in each of the distribution centers. Employees can also count on interest-free loans for housing purposes, and people in difficult life and financial situations can receive non-refundable benefits. 

December at Biedronka is a time of special holiday packages, which include holiday packages, bonuses, and in 2021 and 2022 employees also received an additional PLN 1,000 in the form of special discounts on purchases in our stores. 

Additionally, in our company we focus on employee development – in addition to the standard training offer, they can use the EduAkcja training and development platform, available 24/7 from any device. 

At Biedronka, we care about your health, which is why we encourage our employees to have regular preventive tests, eat healthy and be physically active. Every year, we organize the "Biedronka Sports Challenge", in which our employees compete in two categories: running and cycling. We also offer a package of annual tests and visits to specialists as part of the "Let's Take Care of Health Together" program. Employees can use the Multisport card, which gives them access to over 4,000 sports facilities throughout Poland. 

A new feature in the offer are integration meetings, which are financed by the employer. Thanks to this solution, our teams can build a positive atmosphere, also outside of work. 

For managerial positions, Biedronka also offers private medical care for employees and their families on preferential terms.

Employee benefits also for your loved ones

The family of our employees is very important to us, which is why at Biedronka their children and loved ones can also take advantage of some of the benefits. 

As part of the holiday package, employees' children receive specially prepared holiday packages, adjusted to their age range. For first-graders, we have prepared school supplies, and for newborns - beautiful supplies for the youngest children who have just appeared in the world. Every year, our employees' children also receive a set of healthy snacks on the occasion of Children's Day. Do you have children between the ages of 8 and 17? We will make sure that in the summer they can relax on holiday trips full of attractions and adventures. Another unique non-wage benefit is the Little Heroes project, under which we help parents of children who struggle with serious health problems. In such a difficult situation, we offer our employees co-financing, among others, the purchase of rehabilitation equipment, medicines, visits to the doctor, rehabilitation or therapy.

Non-wage benefits through the eyes of employees

A good way to create a tailored offer – and at the same time the simplest – is to ask employees what they think about the employee benefits system that operates in your company. At Biedronka, we conduct an annual survey in which employees can comment on each of the support programs offered. In 2022, as many as 90% of our employees were satisfied with the prepared benefits offer. To learn more about our benefits, visit our website: benefits at Biedronka.

At Biedronka, we take care of our employees not only by offering competitive pay, but also through various benefits. We believe that what sets us apart is our holistic approach to the well-being of our employees – we take care of their health, personal and professional development, as well as their families.

If you are interested in working at Biedronka, we encourage you to read additional articles on our blog, which will provide you with even more information on what you can expect when you decide to join our team:

- article: "What is it like to work at Biedronka?” will provide you with details about the daily duties in various positions in our stores and warehouses. You will better understand the dynamics of work in the trade and find out which skills are particularly valued in our company.

- "What does a job interview at Biedronka look like?” – if you are planning to apply to us, this article is for you. You will learn how to prepare for a job interview and what questions you may hear from a recruiter.

- "Why is it worth working at Biedronka?” – this article will tell you more about the benefits of being part of our team. You will hear stories from our employees who have advanced through the company, learn more about our benefits, and our approach to diversity and inclusion.