Close Ad

This Boss Just Gave $10 Million in Holiday Bonuses to His 198 Employees
Holiday Bonus
Finance

This Boss Just Gave $10 Million in Holiday Bonuses to His 198 Employees

The CEO of a company in Salt Lake City surprised all of his employees with $10 million in holiday bonuses to recognize their hard work and contribution.

It’s pretty common to feel like we’re in a position or career where we’re just going through the motions, trying to get to that next paycheck or the next vacation.

Yet, every now and then, we get a reminder that there are ways to manage a team and show them you care, it is alright to hope for, and expect better treatment from those we work with.


Companies from all over just got the best bit of holiday inspiration, via St. John Properties, a commercial real estate firm in the Mid-Atlantic, which just gave out $10 million in holiday bonuses to their employees!

He surprised every single employee

This incredible gift came during the company’s holiday party in Salt Lake City, Utah, where all 198 employees were presented with a sealed envelope. Then, company owner Edward St. John took to the stage and said each envelope contained a bonus check based on time with the company.

In total, the company ended up giving away $10

million in holiday bonuses at an average of $50,000 per employee.

“What happened tonight was

magical. It is life changing,” said one tearful employee. “That was so

generous.”

When St. John was asked what prompted him to give away such sizable bonuses, he simply said:

They’re the ones who make the boat go. Without the team, we are nothing—absolutely nothing.

A reminder of our potential

Sometimes, it may feel like our efforts at work or at home may go unnoticed but that's why it's important to recognize them on a personal level. In doing so, it helps us better appreciate our colleagues, family and friends for their own efforts.

When we show our appreciation, not only during the holiday season but every chance we get, we contribute to improving morale and team spirit. Furthermore, it helps to reminds us of our potential, both individual and collective, and leads us to the opportunities we deserve.

More inspiring stories:

Hot Stories

Pamela Anderson Opens Up About Her 9 Disastrous Weddings
Why Pamela Anderson Can't Stop Getting Married

Pamela Anderson has it all: beauty, fame and success. So why can’t the most famous blonde find her fairytale ending? Why is Pamela so unlucky in love and what dark secrets lie behind her seemingly glamorous life?

Keep ReadingShow less
Life Stories
Woman sitting in a first class seat on a flight and a mother wearing a face mask with a child sitting next to her.

Woman Refuses to Give Her First Class Seat to Mom and Child

Pexels/ RDNE Stock project andPexels/ Oleksandr P

Flying first-class is a luxury most of us will never get to experience. So when a woman's boyfriend surprised her with a ticket on a long-haul flight she was thrilled.

Legroom for days, next-level service, snuggling under a complimentary duvet with a down pillow on your LIE-FLAT seat, AND sipping champagne? Seriously, what's not to love?

Needless to say, it didn't disappoint. What did disappoint, however, was a mother and plane staff asking the woman to switch seats with a child in ECONOMY shortly before take-off. She politely declined. But now she's wondering, AITAH? The internet has thoughts.

Keep ReadingShow less
Uplifting News
Man sitting on the couch with two kids and a man looking out of the window with two children.

Mom Shocked When Ex Steps Into Current Husband's House

@mrspinchofficial/TikTok

Navigating the complexities of co-parenting after a divorce is no easy feat, but one mom is feeling incredibly grateful for the harmonious dynamic she shares with her ex-husband.

In a touching video that has taken social media by storm, the remarried woman reveals the beautiful relationship between her former spouse and her new family. The video, which has garnered over four million views, showcases a heartwarming scene that highlights the power of mature and respectful co-parenting.

Keep ReadingShow less
Uplifting News