116: Chapter 115 Pay Raise, Rider Protection

"All right, I'll take care of it as soon as I get to the office."

Secretary Li Wanqiu agreed.

"Lin Feng, Fang Cheng says our delivery business now covers half of Shen City. Compared to last month, revenue in this sector has increased by 80%."

"Additionally, the transaction volume on our second-hand goods platform is growing rapidly. Not only has this brought revenue to the company, but it's also allowed our riders to earn more."

Lin Feng's eyes lit up. The fact that the second-hand trading platform had internally revitalized the riders was an unexpected surprise.

"Xiao Yu, just focus on researching finance and investment matters. From now on, Secretary Li Wanqiu can handle the secretarial work."

"Mm..."

"Secretary Li Wanqiu, notify Huo Xiaoxiao in the E-commerce Department to submit the internet express delivery plan to me within one week."

"Understood."

"Boss, we've arrived at the company."

"Lao Zhang, if you're free, go hang out at the gym. I'll notify you if I need anything."

"Yes, Boss."

The three walked to the company entrance. The security guards on both sides bowed respectfully and said in unison, "President Lin, good morning."

Upon entering the first floor, the receptionist immediately went to press the elevator button.

"President Lin, Ms. Qin, Ms. Li, good morning."

Lin Feng nodded slightly and entered the elevator.

"Damn, President Lin is so handsome."

"Ms. Qin and Ms. Li are also so beautiful."

"I'm so envious of them."

"Don't overthink it, just focus on your work. We're just little chicks; how could we possibly turn into phoenixes?"

Inside the elevator, Lin Feng felt refreshed.

The feeling of having money and power was wonderful.

The feeling of being flattered by others was also very satisfying.

This was merely one ten-thousandth of the experience of the upper class; what would the view be like standing at the peak?

"Secretary Li Wanqiu, I'm heading to the conference room. Notify the core staff; the meeting starts in five minutes."

"Mm."

Lin Feng headed straight for the conference room.

Five minutes later, all department management, except for the security department, were in place.

"Second brother, you've made such a big fuss calling us to a meeting; is there something important to announce?"

Chen Wei was impatient and asked eagerly.

"There is indeed something to announce. This core meeting is the first all-hands meeting of Fengda Group."

"There are two main things to announce. I am very grateful for everyone's help to the group over the past few months."

"The transformation from Fengda Delivery to Fengda Group only took a mere four months."

"The company's success could not have been achieved without each and every one of you."

"I announce that all management salaries will increase by 15%, and social insurance will be paid."

"Furthermore, we will provide every member of management with a five-year labor contract. The contract will clearly state that the company promises a minimum annual salary increase of 10%."

"Additionally, the company will cover two meals for management, with overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate on weekdays, 2 times on weekends, and 3 times on holidays."

Everyone was stunned.

You have to understand that in early 2011, many domestic companies would cut corners.

Not to mention tax evasion, they were also very harsh on employees. Even for something as simple as a two-day weekend, few companies could actually follow the regulations.

If you had to work overtime, you usually wouldn't get overtime pay.

As for social insurance, they would avoid paying it whenever possible.

Lin Feng was not only raising salaries but also promising a minimum annual increase of 10% and offering long-term five-year contracts.

They were all university students who hadn't even graduated yet.

But they had long heard that millions of fresh graduates couldn't find jobs every year.

Now, before they had even graduated, Lin Feng had provided them with a layer of security. To be picky about this would be ungrateful.

"Second brother, say no more. I'm sticking with you for the rest of my life."

"With these benefits, where else could you find this? Our current salaries are already quite high."

"Sign, I must sign. I'd even be willing to sign a contract of indentured servitude."

"Boss, I, Fang Cheng, am also sticking with you. Even if someone tries to poach me, I won't go."

"Whoever stabs the boss in the back is trash. I, Wang Chao, will beat up anyone who does."

Lin Feng looked up. In the conference room, a line appeared above the heads of a dozen or so people.

These lines converged on the ceiling into a single point, which displayed: Team Cohesion: 100, Morale: 100, Turnover Probability: 0.

Every industry needs a morale boost; otherwise, where would the passion come from?

Lin Feng pressed his hand down, signaling everyone to be quiet.

Everyone noticed that Lin Feng's expression had become unusually solemn. They thought something had happened and their hearts tightened in tension.

"There is one more important matter to announce."

"This matter has a significant causal relationship with the company's future fate and development."

"Next, I will have our new secretary, Secretary Li Wanqiu, announce the company's improved terms for rider protections."

Secretary Li Wanqiu was a bit nervous, but Lin Feng standing beside her gave her a great deal of confidence.

"Hello everyone, I am President Lin's secretary. Please take care of me in the future."

Everyone wanted to laugh but didn't dare.

What kind of secretary? She was clearly one of the many "boss's wives."

Moreover, everyone knew that the women around Lin Feng all had a relationship with him, yet they got along harmoniously.

This art of managing women was likely more impressive than that of an emperor in ancient times.

"Our company plans to purchase 2 million in accident insurance for our riders."

"For full-time riders, the company will provide a meal allowance of 20 per day."

"If a rider completes over 100 orders in a day, the company will provide an extra 20 yuan bonus."

"If anyone is willing to pay social insurance, since riders don't have fixed salaries, the company will cover 50% of the costs for flexible employment insurance."

In this day and age, there aren't many capitalists who treat those at the bottom like human beings.

Most are ruthless exploiters who would eat you alive.

This rider protection plan was extremely substantial.

Insurance, meal allowances, social insurance subsidies... While the amounts might seem small, with the number of riders constantly growing, it would reduce annual profits by at least ten million.

Lin Feng said calmly, "Fengda Group has developed too quickly and has already been targeted by big capital."

"The company needs stability; the hearts of the people are the most important thing."

"If, after improving benefits and protections, someone still wants to leave, then those people are not the ones I am looking for."

"Alright, that's all for today's meeting. You all can arrange the specific details."

"Especially regarding the rider protections; it must be completed tonight, and all riders must be informed through the platform."

Everyone's face showed a sense of unity and shared purpose.

Lin Feng's words were very inspiring; everyone felt full of confidence and looked forward to the future.

At 8:00 PM, Manager Chen Hao arrived at a hotel in Shen City with a three-person negotiation team from M Group.

This time they were very low-key, without alerting the media or making a big show of staying at a five-star hotel.

Instead, they found a regular business hotel near Shen University to stay in.

"You three are responsible for contacting the riders. Just persuade a few of them to spread our message among the riders."

"As for the core members of Fengda, I will find a way to contact and persuade them."

"Manager Chen Hao, will the riders be tempted?"

"Heh, don't worry. For those people at the bottom, an extra 50 cents is enough."

"As for the core employees, they're just inexperienced university students. Once we break up Fengda, we'll keep the ones who are useful and let the rest get lost."