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Lidl's been giving parents the day off for 12 years.
Croatia🏛️ PoliticsCenter9/8/2026

Lidl's been giving parents the day off for 12 years.

Lidl has been offering employees a 'free day' for their children's first day of school for twelve consecutive years. This initiative allows parents to dedicate the day entirely to their child without worrying about work schedules. The article highlights how this support aligns with Lidl’s HR strategy called 'feelgood@lidl,' which aims to provide employee support both at work and outside of it. Ana Biloš, head of the Talent Development & Engagement sector at Lidl Croatia and Slovenia, emphasized the importance of supporting employees during critical family moments, such as a child starting school. The company surprised employees with gifts and wished them joy and success in their new school days.

Lidl Hrvatska has offered parents a paid day off for their children’s first day of school for 12 consecutive years. This initiative allows employees whose children start primary school this year to spend the day with their families without worrying about work schedules. The company provides this benefit annually, enabling parents to participate in all moments of this significant day, preparation at home, the journey to school, and the anticipation after the first lessons. The policy, part of Lidl’s HR strategy called feelgood@lidl, aims to support employees both at work and beyond. It reflects the company’s commitment to recognizing key life events, particularly those that impact family dynamics. According to Ana Biloš, head of the Talent Development & Engagement sector at Lidl Hrvatska and Slovenia, the initiative ensures that support is visible during times when it is most needed. She noted that the first day of school changes the rhythm of the entire family and is an opportunity that parents cannot repeat. To celebrate the start of the school year, Lidl surprised its employees’ children with appropriate gifts, wishing them joy, curiosity, and success in their new academic journey. After 12 years of implementation, the initiative has become a cherished tradition, making the beginning of the school year easier for employees who are parents this autumn.

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Net.hr logoNet.hrIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 709/8/2026
Lidl's been giving parents the day off for 12 years.

Lidl has been offering employees a 'free day' for their children's first day of school for twelve consecutive years. This initiative allows parents to dedicate the day entirely to their child without worrying about work schedules. The article highlights how this support aligns with Lidl’s HR strategy called 'feelgood@lidl,' which aims to provide employee support both at work and outside of it. Ana Biloš, head of the Talent Development & Engagement sector at Lidl Croatia and Slovenia, emphasized the importance of supporting employees during critical family moments, such as a child starting school. The company surprised employees with gifts and wished them joy and success in their new school days.

Bias read (Center): The article presents Lidl's corporate initiative as a positive contribution to employee well-being, focusing on internal company policies rather than political ideology. While the topic relates to workplace practices, there is no overt political framing or ideological leaning. The tone remains apol本

Why factuality (85): The article accurately describes Lidl's 'Free Day' initiative for parents, stating it has been ongoing for 12 years. It quotes a spokesperson from Lidl Croatia and Slovenia, providing context about the program's purpose and its integration into the company's HR strategy. While no primary source is a

Why objectivity (70): The tone is promotional and positive, emphasizing the benefits of the initiative for employees and their families. The language is emotionally engaging, focusing on the 'joy' and 'success' of children in school, which may lean towards an optimistic or sentimental frame rather than presenting a neutr

Jutarnji list logoJutarnji listIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 709/7/2026
With a first day's profit, Lidl has been providing parents with a day off for 12 years.

Lidl Hrvatska nudi zaposlenicima čija djeca ove godine idu u prvi razred slobodan dan za prvi dan škole, kao dio dugotrajne inicijative koja traje već 12 godina. Ova politika omogućuje roditeljima da budu uz svoje dijete tokom svega dana, od priprema kod kuće pa do povratka s škole. Ana Biloš, voditeljica sektora Talent Development & Engagement u Lidlu, ističe da je ovo vrijedno pohvale jer podrška zaposlenicima najbolje vidljiva u situacijama kada je potrebna. Inicijativa je dio HR strategije 'feelgood@lidl' kojom se pokušava pružiti podršku zaposlenicima i izvan rada.

Bias read (Center): Vijest se fokusira na korporativnu politiku i podršku zaposlenicima, što nije strukturirano kao politička rasprava ili ideološka predrasuda. Iako se govori o poduzetniku i njegovoj aktivnosti, nema jasno izražene lijeve ili desne strane. Stoga se smatra neutralnim.

Why factuality (85): The article reports on Lidl Croatia's initiative providing parents with a paid day off for their child's first day of school. It mentions this has been ongoing for twelve years and includes quotes from a company representative. While no primary source is available, the information aligns with typica

Why objectivity (70): The tone is promotional and positive, emphasizing the benefits of the initiative for employees and their families. The language is enthusiastic and supportive of the company's efforts, which leans towards a favorable portrayal of Lidl's employee benefits program.

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