CEO Who Set Minimum Wage at $70K is Swamped With Business Now
Gravity Payments has been flooded with new business since the CEO announced he'd raise every one of his employee's pay to $70,000 — and slashed his own salary to do it.
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Boss Buys Car for Employee Who Suddenly Was Tardy, 'Because We Love You'
Instead of scolding his employee for her sudden tardiness due to transportation problems, he rewarded her hard work and solved the problem in a big way.
Sage In Toyland: Slinky CEO Cares About Her Employees
She refused to close the factory. How could I turn my back on the people who had helped me survive?
Canadian Company Will Make Student Loan Payments for New Hires
One Canadian company is offering to make student loan payments on behalf of half a dozen new hires this year.
CEO Gifts 400 Apartments and 1,200 Cars to His Employees
After handsomely giving flats, jewelry, and cars to over 1,000 of his employees, Savji Dholakia is officially the best boss ever.
Grateful For American Dream, Immigrant CEO Shares Millions With Workers at Chobani
Just in case you need another reason to love Chobani yogurt, their CEO is spreading the wealth, big time, as a thank you to his employees.
Video Game Chief Pays $15M for Protection of 7,000 North Carolina Acres
Tim Sweeney has just established the largest conservation easement held by a private citizen in the history of North Carolina.
Michigan CEO Splits $128Mil Among Employees
Bob Thompson recently sold his asphalt and paving business for $422 million. He then took $128 million of it, after taxes, and he distributed it among the 550 employees at the plant.
17K LEGO Workers Get Extra Month Pay Because 'Everything is Awesome'
17,000 LEGO employees are getting an extra month's salary in January - a fantastic holiday gift to say thank you for contributing to the company's growth.
This CEO Urges His Workers to Take 6 Weeks Paid Vacation
The leader of a giant digital media firm believes time with family is good for business, so he's urging workers to take six weeks of paid vacation per year.
Banker Saves 20,000 From Nepal to Uganda With Her Profits
Audette Exel lives a double life, advising companies on mergers but also providing health care and education for people in two impoverished nations.
Retiring Car Dealer Gives Employees $1,000 for Each Year of Service
Before Howard Cooper sold his car dealership that he'd owned for 47 years, he stipulated that all 89 employees must keep their jobs. Workers like Bob Jenkins, a 26-year mechanic, were thrilled. But not as shocked as they were when they were handed checks worth tens of thousands of dollars -- thank you bonuses for their years of service.
CEO Helps 3 Moms See Hero Sons Honored in Paris, Lends His Jet
The moms of 3 Americans who thwarted an attack on a train in France had no way to get to their sons' Legion of Honor ceremony, until a CEO stepped up.
Why One CEO is Paying for College for His Workers' Kids
Chieh Huang has put more than $1 million in cash and stock aside to cover the costs of paying for the college tuition of his workers' children.
$70K Minimum Wage: CEO Takes Huge Pay Cut to Raise Pay For Loyal Workers
You may not be able to put a price on happiness, but a $70,000 a year minimum wage might take your mind off your problems. A young Seattle CEO is willing to give it a try -- and he's cutting his own salary to pay for it.
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