In addition to the salary component, all employees benefit from a benefits package tailored to their role. The benefits are not differentiated according to the type of contract or part-time but are customized according to the needs of our employees. All our employees are entitled to the same benefits, regardless of whether they have full-time or part-time employment contracts. Among the main private benefits (granted by the company in addition to the legislative conditions) are: z Meal vouchers z Private health insurance z Parental leave z Private pension, Pillar III z Meal vouchers z Gift vouchers z Holiday vouchers Within our company, we do not offer employees shares in the company as a bonus or benefit. Other benefits granted to our colleagues are: z the employee card, which offers discounts on each purchase in the store; In 2023, 3 634 is the average monthly number of employees who used the discount card. z holiday vouchers, depending on the length of service in the company and according to the applicable legal provisions; in 2023, 2 557 PENNY employees benefited from these vouchers, accessing over 380 000 Euros to enjoy their holiday. z school packages for employees with children; In 2023, 1 225 school packages were offered to employees. Moreover, we strive to offer both conceptually an exemplary working environment on the market and physically, which is why 194 stores benefit from a modernly arranged relaxation area for employees. Focusing to the stages in employees' lives All our employees, regardless of gender, have the right to parental leave. We are increasingly working to encourage work-life balance, but also to make it easier to return to work after parental leave. At the same time, we are committed to supporting our employees through parental leave policies and supporting their return to work. We facilitate access to maternity and paternity leave by ensuring that all employees, regardless of gender, have access to equal benefits and support during childcare leave. This holistic approach reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. In 2023, our employees benefited from various advantages related to parental leave: z At the birth of each child, employees received an average salary. z 10 paid days off were granted for special family events, such as the birth of a child. In addition, fathers who graduated from a childcare course benefited from an additional 5 days off. z The employees who become parents received a voucher for diapers, worth 300 lei, for newborns. z 157 birth packages were offered to the women employees whoi became mothers. 2021 2022 2023 Total number of employees who benefited from parental leave women 174 189 202 men 18 9 18 TOTAL 192 198 220 Total number of employees who have returned from parental leave women 137 142 196 men 11 10 24 TOTAL 148 152 220 Total number of employees who have returned from parental leave (active at the end of the year) 93 128 216 Year-end retention % 63% 84% 98% In 2023, 220 employees benefited from parental leave, and the employee retention rate after parental leave was 98%, compared to 84% in the previous year. Number of employees on gender-based parental leave and year-end personnel retention SUSTAINABILITY REPORT PENNY ROMANIA 2023 198/256 MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL DIRECTORS SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY AND GOVERNANCE ABOUT US AND OUR VALUE CHAIN ABOUT THE REPORT THE FUTURE IS MADE TODAY SUSTAINABILITY MILESTONES CONTENTS
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