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Company Awards $1M+ to 38 Employees' Kids Since 1997
Acts of KindnessApr 24

Company Awards $1M+ to 38 Employees' Kids Since 1997

A California produce company just celebrated 38 scholarship winners whose parents work on their farms. For nearly 30 years, Grimmway has invested millions in helping employee families reach college and trade school dreams.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Why Money Doesn't Buy Engaged Employees (And What Does)
SolutionsMay 30

Why Money Doesn't Buy Engaged Employees (And What Does)

A company paid top dollar but couldn't figure out why employees stayed disengaged year after year. The answer reveals what truly motivates people at work.

Fast Company2 min read
Daily Feedback Boosts Employee Engagement by 80%
SolutionsMar 4

Daily Feedback Boosts Employee Engagement by 80%

Companies that treat feedback as a daily practice instead of an annual event see dramatic results. Research shows 80% of employees who receive regular feedback feel fully engaged at work.

Fast Company2 min read
GoTyme Bank Shares Ownership With 2,000+ Employees
Acts of KindnessMay 18

GoTyme Bank Shares Ownership With 2,000+ Employees

Africa's newest unicorn is turning employees into potential millionaires through stock options. The South African digital bank's move could create wealth-building opportunities across all staff levels.

TechCabal2 min read
Cathay Pacific Boosts Employee Bonuses After Record Year
Daily MixFeb 4

Cathay Pacific Boosts Employee Bonuses After Record Year

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways is increasing profit-sharing bonuses for employees after achieving record customer satisfaction scores and strong financial results in 2025. Eligible staff will receive slightly higher payouts than last year's 6.2 weeks of salary.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Yobe Pays $10M in Retirement Benefits to Thousands
SolutionsJan 18

Yobe Pays $10M in Retirement Benefits to Thousands

After years of waiting, thousands of retired government workers in Nigeria's Yobe State finally received their full retirement payments. The state cleared a $10 million backlog that had left retirees without the benefits they earned over decades of service.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Lab Employees Choose Charities Close to Their Hearts
Acts of KindnessJan 27

Lab Employees Choose Charities Close to Their Hearts

A Pennsylvania medical lab is letting employees direct its charitable giving to nonprofits that changed their lives. Five organizations received donations this year, from animal rescues to cancer awareness groups.

Google: charity donation2 min read
MTN Protects 2,864 Jobs for One Year in $2.2B Tower Deal
Acts of KindnessFeb 19

MTN Protects 2,864 Jobs for One Year in $2.2B Tower Deal

Workers at IHS Holding can breathe easier as MTN Group guarantees their pay and benefits for 12 months following a major infrastructure merger. The commitment covers nearly 3,000 employees across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

TechCabal2 min read
UK Pensioners Missing £1,300 in Benefits They Can Claim
SolutionsJan 26

UK Pensioners Missing £1,300 in Benefits They Can Claim

Three-quarters of eligible UK pensioners are missing out on government benefits worth £1,300 annually, simply because they don't know the programs exist. A five-minute check could unlock thousands of pounds for struggling retirees.

Independent UK - Good News2 min read
Nigeria Pays $440K in Death Benefits to 184 Families
Acts of KindnessJun 1

Nigeria Pays $440K in Death Benefits to 184 Families

Osun State in Nigeria just released over $440,000 to families of civil servants who died while working for the government. Since 2023, the state has paid nearly $2 million in total death benefits, keeping its promise to care for workers and their loved ones.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Nvidia CEO: I Pay My 42,000 Employees As Much As I Can
Community HeroesJun 3

Nvidia CEO: I Pay My 42,000 Employees As Much As I Can

Jensen Huang runs the world's most valuable company with a simple philosophy: take care of people first, and everything else follows. The Nvidia CEO personally reviews every compensation package and always increases what the company spends on its employees.

Fast Company2 min read
Bank Employees Wear Jeans for Charity, Raise $2,616
Acts of KindnessMay 12

Bank Employees Wear Jeans for Charity, Raise $2,616

Chelsea State Bank employees donated $3 weekly to wear jeans on Fridays, raising $2,616 for families in crisis. The bank matched every dollar to support a local charity that gives 100% of donations to neighbors in need.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Cadbury Employees Give £5,000 to Welsh Care Home
Acts of KindnessMay 13

Cadbury Employees Give £5,000 to Welsh Care Home

Factory workers in Wales just helped their local care home secure a £5,000 grant to build a sensory room for elderly residents. The donation came through Cadbury Foundation's employee-driven charity program that's now given away over £1 million.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Flipkart Employees Reach 2.8 Million Lives Through Giving
SolutionsMay 21

Flipkart Employees Reach 2.8 Million Lives Through Giving

When International Women's Day arrived at Flipkart, executives weren't giving speeches. They were packing menstrual hygiene kits alongside thousands of employees transforming corporate culture into community action.

YourStory India2 min read
USPS Employees Raise Nearly $2M for Federal Charity Drive
Acts of KindnessApr 6

USPS Employees Raise Nearly $2M for Federal Charity Drive

Postal workers across America pledged almost $2 million to help charities through the federal government's annual workplace giving campaign. The donations included cash pledges and thousands of volunteer hours from employees who wanted to make a difference.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Zomato Founder Welcomes Back 400+ Former Employees
Acts of KindnessFeb 5

Zomato Founder Welcomes Back 400+ Former Employees

Deepinder Goyal is inviting former Zomato employees to return, acknowledging past workplace chaos while promising a more organized company culture. Over 400 people have already rejoined for second or third stints and are doing their best work yet.

YourStory India2 min read
UK May End Benefit Reassessments for Terminally Ill
SolutionsMay 28

UK May End Benefit Reassessments for Terminally Ill

Over 30 leading charities are pushing the UK government to stop forcing people with terminal illnesses to repeatedly prove they're still sick. The proposed changes would grant permanent disability benefits to those with progressive, life-limiting conditions.

Independent UK - Good News3 min read
Utah Wraps Bereaved Kids in Care and Cash Benefits
Acts of KindnessJun 2

Utah Wraps Bereaved Kids in Care and Cash Benefits

When children lose a parent in Utah, a groundbreaking state program now ensures they get both grief counseling and financial support. Since 2023, officials and nonprofits are connecting families to $1,100 monthly benefits most never knew existed.

Reasons to be Cheerful2 min read
Employee-Owned Firm Invests $15M, Adds 150 Jobs in NC
InnovationFeb 12

Employee-Owned Firm Invests $15M, Adds 150 Jobs in NC

A data infrastructure company is doubling down on New Bern, North Carolina, with a massive expansion that will create up to 150 new jobs. The best part? Every employee owns a piece of the company they're building.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read
Nigeria Boosts Civil Servants' Pay and Retirement Benefits
SolutionsApr 25

Nigeria Boosts Civil Servants' Pay and Retirement Benefits

Nigeria's federal government just approved major increases to worker allowances and introduced a generous new retirement package that doubles exit benefits for civil servants. The changes address years of complaints about outdated pay that forced workers to cover official expenses from their own pockets.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read

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