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Scrapping staff perks goes down badly: 'This feels like taking away income'

Scrapping staff perks goes down badly: 'This feels like taking away income'

Employees at major companies like Sligro and Jumbo are strongly protesting plans to eliminate staff discounts. Workers feel that removing this benefit is equivalent to a reduction in their take-home pay, leading to widespread dissatisfaction within these organizations.

Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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