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Chinese Company Rewards Staff With Paid Rain Leave
22 Apr
Summary
- An employee received seven paid days off for heavy rain commutes.
- A snack company created a rain lottery for staff as a unique perk.
- Prizes included dryers, umbrellas, and passes for being late to work.
In Changsha, China, a snack company named Mala Wangzi has introduced an innovative employee benefit, granting an employee seven paid "rain leaves." This allows the staff member to stay home during periods of heavy rainfall, mitigating the challenges of commuting. The company, founded in 2009, has a humid subtropical climate, experiencing frequent precipitation, especially between March and June.
This unique initiative was conceived by the online marketing head, Zhang Yudong's son, in response to employee complaints about difficult commutes. The "rain leave lottery" was launched to cheer up staff, with prizes including dryers, umbrellas, and "late-for-work passes." The lottery has garnered significant attention on Chinese social media platforms, with many expressing admiration for the company's empathetic approach to employee well-being.
