Walgreens Announces New Bonuses and Rewards to Further Support and Recognize Team Members
September 17 2021 - 12:09PM
Business Wire
Team members will also receive an incentive for
getting vaccinated against COVID-19
Walgreens continues to introduce new programs to support and
recognize the extraordinary work of team members by announcing new
bonuses and rewards for pharmacy teams:
- Pharmacist Bonus: A one-time bonus of $1,250.00 to
full-time pharmacists and a $1,000.00 payment to part-time
pharmacists will be paid in September 2021.
- Technician Certification Reward: Pharmacy technicians
who are certified or become certified to administer flu and
COVID-19 vaccines will receive a $1,000.00 reward throughout a
six-month retention period.
“We are always pleased to thank and reward our pharmacy team
members for their exceptional dedication to supporting our
patients, customers and communities, especially as they continue to
play a vital role in leading the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination and
testing efforts,” said John Standley, President, Walgreens.
These new offerings build on recent steps to support and
recognize team members. For example, in August, Walgreens announced
that the starting hourly wage for all team members will be
increased to $15.00 an hour, taking effect in phases beginning in
October of this year through November 2022.
Walgreens is also providing an incentive of $200 myWalgreens
cash to any team member who has been fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 by Nov. 30, 2021.
“Throughout the pandemic, we have followed the science, which
shows that vaccinations are the best way to protect against the
spread of COVID-19,” said Kevin Ban, Chief Medical Officer,
Walgreens. “A majority of Walgreens team members have already
received their COVID-19 vaccinations, and all our support office
team members are required to be vaccinated or be enrolled in a
regular testing program. This new incentive is one more way we are
building on our progress to ensure team members are vaccinated, and
complying fully with government guidance.”
Walgreens has administered more than 30 million COVID-19
vaccines and continues to be a safe and convenient location for
communities to meet all their flu and COVID-19 vaccination needs.
As communities return to in-person activities during an
unpredictable flu season, Walgreens is prepared to co-administer
flu and COVID-19 vaccines in a single visit to help reduce
community spread of illnesses. Customers can visit Walgreens.com to
schedule their COVID-19 or flu vaccine appointment or find more
information.
About Walgreens
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the United States
segment of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), a global
leader in retail pharmacy. As America’s most loved pharmacy, health
and beauty company, Walgreens purpose is to champion the health and
well-being of every community in America. Operating more than 9,000
retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination
serving approximately 8 million customers each day. Walgreens
pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by
providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services. To best
meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true
omnichannel experience, with platforms bringing together physical
and digital, supported by the latest technology to deliver
high-quality products and services in local communities
nationwide.
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