Aussie bus boss gives $15 million bonus to staff
Reblogged from:
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/aussie-bus-boss-gives-15-million-bonus-staff-064324127.html
An Australian bus operator has stunned his employees by handing out Aus$15 million (US$15.9 million) in thank you bonuses, with workers saying Wednesday they were overwhelmed by his generosity.
Ken Grenda, 79, sold his family-run company after 66 years and decided to put a chunk of the profits into the pockets of his employees for their hard work and loyalty.
That is so awesome, you seldom find this type of generosity anymore.
It’s nice to know that there are still people around like that!
I wish other successful business owners would be as generous… especially as you can take all that money to the grave. Great post!
No good in the grave Eliz!
I heard about this on the news here in the US – what a blessing this man is. So few in this world would be so generous and caring.
He is quite a unique man!
How nice is that, that is a great boss to have for sure
Wish there were more like him, Cathy!
he certainly lives by what he says, doesn’t he? What wonderful news to share.
and hey, your money is even more colourful than ours!
He’s a man of his word, that’s for sure.
Our money is pretty colourful – and our notes are not made of paper, it’s like plastic and you can’t tear it!
Wow, it’s so great to hear some a wonderful, happy, news story!!
Way to go Ken!!
Have a fun day,
Your pal Snoopy
A very uplifting news story for a change Snoopy!
Wasn’t that just the feel-good story of the year so far? Wonderful stuff!
It was to good not to share, Robyn!
What a great man. It is too bad the world doesn’t have more successful, more ethical business people like him. Ah what a wonderful world it would be.
Thanks for such a pleasant post. I wish our media pushed more happy and kind stories like this.
Yes, it’s uplifting to hear some good news for a change Tara!
Wow, thanks Barb, not sure if I have to say I’m honored because I only reblogged this too, lol. Nonetheless, thanks very much for the gesture… Stay blessed!
Because I’m doing the A-Z of Australia, I thought it would be good to re-blog it; it’s a great article and one-up for Oz.
So now it has been double re-blogged!
haha
Just think what the world would be like if all bosses were like that. What a great thing to happen. Hugs and thanks for sharing this!
No worries Mumsy! Wish all bosses could be half as nice.
I had to check in case it was April fool’s day! What a wonderful kind gesture
Haha
It was on our news here last night and I couldn’t believe it myself at first!
What a wonderful thing to do … Quite the guy!
He is unique!
Hi,
I read about this in the newspaper, a wonderful thing to do for the people that worked for him, I’m sure they will always remember this very thoughtful gift. It really does show you what sort of person he is, and I bet he was great to work for as well.
I imagine he would have been great to work for too Mags. A bonza bloke!
Thanks, Barb. Loved your comment on aRVee’s blog:
Ken Grenda is a very generous, and very unique man doing that for his employees. If there more people thought like him, the world would be a better place. His tips?
Treat everyone as an equal,
Trust in people until they give you a reason not to,
Treat staff like they are members of the family,
Be honest and ethical in your dealings.
What a great philosophy to live by!
Well said!
Thank you Nancy!