Jman888 Moderator February 1, 2012 Share February 1, 2012 regardless of how much he made after selling his business, the payout is very generous Aussie bus boss gives $20 million bonus to staff AFP Wednesday, Feb 01, 2012 MELBOURNE - An Australian bus operator has stunned his employees by handing out A$15 million (S$20 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. Many of his 1,800 workers thought their banks had made an error when they discovered thousands of dollars in their accounts, the Herald Sun reported. They received an average A$8,500 although some got bonuses as high as A$100,000. "A business is only as good as its people, and our people are fantastic," Grenda said. "This is to recognise that. We have had people here who are second generation, and one fellow in the same job for 52 years." Vernon Franklin, a driver at the company for five years after moving to Melbourne from India, said he was blown away by the gesture. "I was overwhelmed with the generosity of Mr Grenda," he told Channel Nine. "I think we are losing a great man." Iain Beberidge, who has worked with the Melbourne-based company for 15 years, said the appreciation the employees felt was not all about the money. "Ken looked after his employees, he treated them like family," he said. "Every time he comes past the depot, he shakes everyone's hands, and says 'g'day'." The company has been bought by another transport operator, Ventura, with all staff reportedly keeping their jobs. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowbiatch 6th Gear February 1, 2012 Share February 1, 2012 wah... u tink SBS will do the same? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator February 1, 2012 Author Share February 1, 2012 wah... u tink SBS will do the same? maybe last time SBS will, now this transitlink something i doubt so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cars08 1st Gear February 1, 2012 Share February 1, 2012 They did but they give as dividends to shareholders... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSP415 Supersonic February 1, 2012 Share February 1, 2012 Rare boss......we definitely cld do with more like Grenda over here [:p] A "walking e talk" type of guy who probably subscribe to e saying tat "naked we come naked we go" and "money is important but ppl even more so".....etc 1.8k staff + their family members will remember his generous gift and kindness.....wat a way to live life. Safe ride Cheers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator February 1, 2012 Author Share February 1, 2012 its not a small company with 1800 staff, the appreciation go a long long way ... it mean more than Bill Gate giving millions to his already millionaire employee Rare boss......we definitely cld do with more like Grenda over here [:p] A "walking e talk" type of guy who probably subscribe to e saying tat "naked we come naked we go" and "money is important but ppl even more so".....etc 1.8k staff + their family members will remember his generous gift and kindness.....wat a way to live life. Safe ride Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doosan 1st Gear February 1, 2012 Share February 1, 2012 wah... u tink SBS will do the same? [bigcry] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowbiatch 6th Gear February 1, 2012 Share February 1, 2012 [bigcry] u with sbs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic February 1, 2012 Share February 1, 2012 I hope one day i can do the same.................the feeling must be great!!!!!........... ^_^ regardless of how much he made after selling his business, the payout is very generous Aussie bus boss gives $20 million bonus to staff AFP Wednesday, Feb 01, 2012 MELBOURNE - An Australian bus operator has stunned his employees by handing out A$15 million (S$20 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. Many of his 1,800 workers thought their banks had made an error when they discovered thousands of dollars in their accounts, the Herald Sun reported. They received an average A$8,500 although some got bonuses as high as A$100,000. "A business is only as good as its people, and our people are fantastic," Grenda said. "This is to recognise that. We have had people here who are second generation, and one fellow in the same job for 52 years." Vernon Franklin, a driver at the company for five years after moving to Melbourne from India, said he was blown away by the gesture. "I was overwhelmed with the generosity of Mr Grenda," he told Channel Nine. "I think we are losing a great man." Iain Beberidge, who has worked with the Melbourne-based company for 15 years, said the appreciation the employees felt was not all about the money. "Ken looked after his employees, he treated them like family," he said. "Every time he comes past the depot, he shakes everyone's hands, and says 'g'day'." The company has been bought by another transport operator, Ventura, with all staff reportedly keeping their jobs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic February 1, 2012 Share February 1, 2012 wah... u tink SBS will do the same? will lah..................but must wait lor.................wait long sure have!!!!!............... [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowbiatch 6th Gear February 1, 2012 Share February 1, 2012 will lah..................but must wait lor.................wait long sure have!!!!!............... [laugh] wait until space age oso must carry on waiting ah! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic February 1, 2012 Share February 1, 2012 wait until space age oso must carry on waiting ah! yah lah................wait lor.................who knows one day one siao one become CEO...............decide to do it leh............ [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator February 1, 2012 Author Share February 1, 2012 will lah..................but must wait lor.................wait long sure have!!!!!............... [laugh] at which bus stop? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alim 1st Gear February 1, 2012 Share February 1, 2012 wah... u tink SBS will do the same? U siao ah. Later they pass on to commuters. If have, also go into their pocket first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowbiatch 6th Gear February 1, 2012 Share February 1, 2012 U siao ah. Later they pass on to commuters. If have, also go into their pocket first. hi steve.. is iphone 5 any good? i dun trust anyone but chew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic February 1, 2012 Share February 1, 2012 at which bus stop? last bus stop before the bus turn into Boon Lay interchange................ [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic February 1, 2012 Share February 1, 2012 hi steve.. is iphone 5 any good? i dun trust anyone but chew. you took my CPF .........................and you don't trust me also............... [:(] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowbiatch 6th Gear February 1, 2012 Share February 1, 2012 you took my CPF .........................and you don't trust me also............... [:(] mai gong liao la.. ur cpf dun kw go where..i 1cent oso never take.. say aldy oso gek xim. *tears at corner of eye* ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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