Working for a big company, it's easy to feel like you are lost amongst the masses. Some CEOs and bosses don't always appreciate their employees or recognize all of their hard work.
However, there are some bosses and CEOs that use their money and their time to honor and show appreciation to their employees in generous and amazing ways.
The company, which has been around for years, recently sold to a large investment company, Blackstone.
The deal was monumental for the company, especially for CEO and founder, Sara Blakely. The founder, who started the company in her 20s, never imagined it would be what it is today.
At a recent party to celebrate the sale to Blackstone, Blakely had a huge announcement for her employees.
She gave a special speech in which she talked about her goals and dreams for SPANX when they first began, even though not many people believed in it.
“I started this company with no business experience and very little money, but I cared the most about the customer, and that gave me the courage to launch the company,” she explained.
Blakey wanted to throw a huge party for her employees to celebrate and, at the party, she celebrated by wearing her "lucky red backpack" she had when she was in college and started SPANX for the very first time.
To thank all of her employees for their extremely hard work and dedication, Blakey wanted to give them something really special and irreplaceable.
And, what is more, irreplaceable and special than memories created with the ones you love?
The CEO gifted every single one of the employees with two first class plane tickets that they can use to go anywhere in the world for a vacation.
Seriously, what is better than that?!?
And, not just some pocket change. Blakey gave every employee $10,000 worth of spending money to use while they are on their vacation.
And, time off, of course, to go travel on this luxurious trip of their choice.
To see a room full of employees celebrating so wildly and gratefully is a warming and moving experience. You can see how much the employees feel appreciated and how happy they are to have a CEO and boss who cares so much about them.
One person said that they would use the tickets and money to go on a honeymoon to Bora Bora. Going on a honeymoon is a memory and a special time with your significant other, so being able to go to do it and not have to pay for it—amazing!
Having the money to elope in a beautiful country and make it super meaningful with you and your soon-to-be spouse is incredible and truly special. I'm sure Blakey is grateful to be a part of that memory.
As the world can see, hard work does pay off (literally). But, also it's important to recognize who has helped you get to where you are and how to celebrate those who have helped you along the way.
How moving!
