When the company holiday party actually ends with everyone crying—for once—for joy.
198 employees were moved to tears when they opened up their ‘surprise’ Christmas bonus
St. John Properties founder Edward St. John surprised his 198 employees with a total of $10 million in year-end bonuses. The announcement occurred during the company's holiday celebration, with payments distributed based on tenure. This bonus was separate from existing annual benefits already provided to the commercial real estate staff.
Source: 198 employees were moved to tears when they opened up their ‘surprise’ Christmas bonus — Upworthy
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