Hao Ren stood in the factory complex looking around at various things, he asked Xiao Mei to prepare a welfare plan for the workers which promotes employee retainment. His factory was already working at full capacity.
When Koro-koro was being manufactured, Hao Ren had hired many people and ran the factory in double shift. So, it was pointless to hire new people when they did not even have the place to work. It would hemorrhage him money and that was not something he could afford at the moment.
The only way he could become stronger was by retaining employees and acquiring more factories to open more factories. Director Simone alerted his foremen and all the workers gathered in the open space. It was eleven in the morning and they were told to take a day off because the CEO had come to meet them.
They were wage workers, and the owner of their factory, their benefactor was here to meet them, they all were happy but at the same time they were nervous. From the past few days, the factory had been running non-stop, and while it was good that they were producing something good. However, the boss came over, so it could be that the management wants to lay off people.
Who knows, who will be cut off with a thank you message. The people were very tensed, when they saw Director Simone bowing his head and talking to Hao Ren, they were surprised, because this guy was too young.
A few minutes later, Hao Ren looked in their direction. The crowd settled and Hao Ren smiled as he approached them. He spoke in a sonorous voice, "Hello, everyone, I apologize for not managing to come over here earlier. My name is Hao Ren and my company bought this factory a few weeks ago.
I am very grateful to all you have done in the past few days, and I just want to say that I consider you all as my family members."
The people did not doubt him, on the contrary, their spirits were uplifted by his words. Hao Ren continued, "Everyone, I came here today to show my gratitude. From the next week, your wages will be credited on weekly basis, everyone will receive a twenty percent hike.
The company will also give you a three insurance plan which will cover the annual medical expense of your family, a house after your retirement, and lastly, a fixed pension."
The people were shocked and then they all cheered. Hao Ren smiled at them and raised his head. He said, "The company is willing to give you all that you might need, including emergency funds. However, apart from the emergency funds, you would only be able to validate the other welfare schemes when you have completed three years in the factory.
In the past, many companies have done this and they have caused loss to the management. I do not want Thunder Cloud to suffer like this. So, as a countermeasure, if someone decides to leave before they complete three years employment duration, they will be given a settlement amount but the scheme rewards will be diverted to other people. Is there any objection?"
The people looked at each other, and after ten minutes of discussion they all replied in a united refusal. Hao Ren nodded with a smile and said, "The company will sanction construction of a dormitory and entertainment zone. The staff with crucial roles can bring their family to move in there. The company will also provide your children with opportunities to study and rise higher in the society."
The people clapped and Director Simone was shocked as Hao Ren said this. However, that was not all, Hao Ren went on to say a few more things, and the workers also resonated with him. The sooth-saying was powerful and these people had no defense against Hao Ren. He called Mister Leigh and told him to re-hire everyone according to the new contract he has sent him.
Hao Ren then talked to the foremen and realized that it was already close to lunch time. He thought and asked, "Uncles, if you don't mind, why don't you all discuss it with your wives, and see if they want to run a canteen. The company will fund their business, and I will personally monitor it. What do you say?"
The people became excited, everyone loved extra money and their wives always complained about the situation being tight. Now their skills could be put to use. Hao Ren told them to take a few days to discuss with their wives, and inform Director Simone about their final decision.
The people agreed and Hao Ren left the factory. He informed the Human Resource Department and also the finance department. The people were wondering why he did this but they could only ask him post-lunch as he would not come to work before that.
Hao Ren made his way to the market, and then moved to the Empress International. Han Lingshi and his relationship had already been brought to light and within a few hours, he was the most searched person, and everyone in the company had more or less heard that he was a young millionaire.
However, when they saw him come to the cafeteria with ingredients and how he greeted everyone like yesterday with a smile on his face. He did not say much and simply started cooking while talking to the employees and joking about stuff. The kitchen staff had a very good impression of him, and someone could not help but ask, "Sir, you are a millionaire, how come you have such high cooking skills?"
Everyone was shocked, General Bella shook her head and replied, "Chief, that bunch of people is weird. You know it better than me. They will cause nothing but chaos given how conceited they are. Anyhow, this is not the first time something like this has happened. This man had been cleaning up the pests in the capital on his own.
Since he did not harm the people, why can't we let him be? I am sure it must be some hermit who is tired of these puny tricks and decided to act while their is still some time."
The old man did not speak instantly, he took a few minutes before he said, "Fine, we will let this go for the time being. Let's discuss the other issue."
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Hao Ren did not know that his actions had alerted the military. Xiao Mei did not react to this either, because she wiped away all the traces of their existence in those places and that was her key of confidence.
The young man was at the moment driving his car back to the office, he had a lot of things going on and one of them was to prepare the stage for the new product launch. He arrived at the company and the meetings began.
Markus Bourne took charge of marketing and Neil took charge of the PR, Lynn Carter was in charge of keeping up with the factory and make it so that they have enough units to do the initial booking and delivery.
Hao Ren was sitting in his chair and suddenly said, "We cannot yet establish another assembly line for the house bot production. I suggest that we take the orders that we could deliver within seven days. I wonder how long before a new production line can be established?"
Lynn Carter gave an estimate, from the date of part delivery from the other subsidiaries, the assembling takes three days. If they create a new production line they would need to hire new people also. Hao Ren nodded and delegated the work to his generals before he took off for the day.
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Hao Ren was thinking that the day was progressing smoothly when his phone rang. The number was unknown, Xiao Mei tracked it and said, "It's Edgar Hamil."
Hao Ren furrowed his brows and said, "Put him through."
The call came through and the person said, "Hello, am I talking to Mister Hao."
His tone was very respectful. Hao Ren furrowed his brow and asked, "Tell me Mister Hamil, what do you want with me?"
Edgar Hamil did not reply, he was shocked to know that the other person recognized him. After a few seconds, he asked, "How do you know its me?"
Hao Ren snapped and said, "Cut the crap and tell me what is it?"
Edgar Hamil chuckled and said, "Well, am I late? Did your parents call you already, farmer boy."
Hao Ren pressed the brakes of his car and asked in a low voice, "What did you say?"