While General Motors and Ford are preparing to cut jobs, a family business from Michigan, FloraCraft, distributes tens of thousands of dollars to each of his staff members.
The owner of the company, Whether Singer, told its 200 employees that it would pay nearly $4 million for those who work full-time. The amount will vary depending on the duration of work at the company, but the average bonus per person is about $20 thousand. Some of them pay as a gift for Christmas, the rest will be a special contribution to the pension savings account of employee 401(k).
After the announcement Senderra employees of FloraCraft applauded the chief, and some even cried. «I was crying. It was evident that it was a huge pleasure to make a gift for everyone,» said Mary Overla, assistant production Manager FloraCraft.
Michigan family-owned company produces products for the floral industry and various hand-made and supplies products to Walmart, Amazon, Michaels, JOANN, Hobby Lobby, as well as to retailers in 50 States and 17 countries.
The average seniority of the employee in FloraCraft is 9 years. Some families have worked here for three generations. Cash bonus to employees with experience of over 40 years will exceed $60 thousand.
«Fate has blessed me and my wife, Joan, to many. Now we want to share it with people whose energy and faithfulness inspire us every day. A couple of years ago I began to think about what to do for employees who are indeed the heart and soul of FloraCraft,» said the owner of the company.
Singer added that his generous gift does not mean that he intends to sell the company.
If Singer bought the business from his uncle, who founded it immediately after the Second world war.
