
Santiago Martin, chairman of Martin Groups, marked 50 years in business by giving Rs 15 crore to 50 employees who have served for over 25 years. Each received Rs 30 lakh at…
Santiago Martin, chairman of Martin Groups, marked 50 years in business by giving Rs 15 crore to 50 employees who have served for over 25 years. Each received Rs 30 lakh at a ceremony in Coimbatore on 25 July. The event was attended by local dignitaries including former Sri Lankan chief minister Senthil Thondaman and MLA Jose Charles Martin, the chairman's son.
The Hans India report frames the gifts as an act of corporate benevolence and loyal family-like ties. No other outlet is cited to corroborate the figures or the employee count.
Stories about a boss gifting Rs 30 lakh each to 50 employees for 25 years of service are pleasant, but the real test is whether such gestures are matched by fair wages and decent working conditions for all staff, every day. One large cheque at a golden jubilee does not define good labour practice. The number that will settle the question is the company's average worker tenure and salary data.
Source: thehansindia.com
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