Dollar General Announces Approximately $35 Million Investment in Employees
Mar 24, 2020
Major Retailer Continues to Invest in Its Employees as a Competitive Advantage
*The article below is updated as of the release date. All content is subject to change without notice as a result of new or updated information or changes in Company policies and procedures.
Goodlettsville, Tennessee – March 24, 2020 – Dollar General today announced its plans to invest approximately $35 million in bonuses for all store, distribution center and private fleet employees. Eligible employees include those who perform work during a six-week period beginning in mid-March. Details of the bonuses were shared with employees beginning last week.
“Dollar General is proud to have the best team in retail, and the Company’s investment in this bonus demonstrates our continued appreciation for all that our employees are doing to serve our customers and communities,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s CEO. “Throughout our organization, we continue to see our mission of Serving Others on proud display as our employees work diligently to provide our neighbors, friends and communities with the essential products they need at everyday low prices.”
Hiring Opportunities
As previously announced, Dollar General plans to hire up to 50,000 new employees by the end of April to support operations across its organization amid heightened demand to meet customers’ essential needs. Candidates interested in helping the Company further its mission of Serving Others can find open positions and apply online here. New employees hired during the six-week bonus periods are bonus-eligible.
For additional information, photographs or items to supplement a story, please visit the Dollar General Newsroom or contact the Media Relations Department at 1-877-944-DGPR (3477) or via email at dgpr@dg.com.
Goodlettsville, Tennessee – March 24, 2020 – Dollar General today announced its plans to invest approximately $35 million in bonuses for all store, distribution center and private fleet employees. Eligible employees include those who perform work during a six-week period beginning in mid-March. Details of the bonuses were shared with employees beginning last week.
“Dollar General is proud to have the best team in retail, and the Company’s investment in this bonus demonstrates our continued appreciation for all that our employees are doing to serve our customers and communities,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s CEO. “Throughout our organization, we continue to see our mission of Serving Others on proud display as our employees work diligently to provide our neighbors, friends and communities with the essential products they need at everyday low prices.”
Hiring Opportunities
As previously announced, Dollar General plans to hire up to 50,000 new employees by the end of April to support operations across its organization amid heightened demand to meet customers’ essential needs. Candidates interested in helping the Company further its mission of Serving Others can find open positions and apply online here. New employees hired during the six-week bonus periods are bonus-eligible.
For additional information, photographs or items to supplement a story, please visit the Dollar General Newsroom or contact the Media Relations Department at 1-877-944-DGPR (3477) or via email at dgpr@dg.com.