Each year, employees at one Croatian company can count on a bit of holiday cheer, courtesy of a generous Christmas bonus.

This year, it’s dm-drogerie markt, the country’s largest drugstore chain, stepping up again with a festive gift: a holiday bonus equal to one month’s average salary for each of its employees. This translates to an average Christmas payout of about €1,800, up from roughly €1,670 last year. For dm’s cashiers, who earn around €1,200 net per month, the bonus will be a welcome addition to their accounts.

And that’s not all. According to one employee, the company is also providing a seasonal gift of €140 for each child.

“My colleague received €1,400 for her newborn this year,” a cashier said. “We get a bonus equal to our salary twice a year, which really makes a difference.”

With 178 stores in 66 Croatian cities and close to 2,200 employees, dm is setting aside around €4 million net for this year’s Christmas bonuses. Including taxes and contributions, the total amount will approach €7 million – a notable commitment to employee appreciation in a challenging economy.