By Andrea Hargraves 
“Facing a particularly challenging economic and social context, the company believes that this gesture will alleviate the high pressure it feels on its people’s costs of living,” Sonae MC explains.
Sonae MC announced on Tuesday, through a statement, that on December 7 it granted an exceptional Christmas grant worth 500 euros to 38,000 employees.
“Facing a particularly challenging economic and social context, the company believes that this gesture will alleviate the high pressure it feels on its people’s costs of living,” Sonai explains.
This initiative joins a series of other commitments that this economic group has developed in recent years through programs such as “Somos Sonae”, which intervenes and supports Sonae employees in situations of economic or social vulnerability.
This program provides support in various aspects, from essential goods, services and products, legal support, renegotiation of debts and credits, support in the health field (mental health and oral health), among others. Somos Sonae also has areas dedicated to financial literacy, mental health, and supporting victims of domestic violence, the group explains.
For Vera Rodriguez, Head of People at MC, “In the particularly difficult economic context in which we live, we know that Portuguese families are still under severe pressure in the day-to-day management of their budget. At MC, we are always committed to continuing to find ways to make our contribution, so that we can In these particularly difficult moments, we are able to make a difference in the lives of all those who give us their voice of trust.
“We value and appreciate your dedication and essential role in building our collective success. We believe that this special gesture, depending on your workload and seniority, will be able to help make this Christmas even more extraordinary and alleviate some of the challenges of everyday life.”