"Why are you all looking at me like that? You should be looking at the director."
Zhao Jun: "..." Why do you seem clueless? You just pretend all day long.
"Director, what are you going to do with the people at the two closing companies?" They didn't even listen to the person finish speaking before they started arguing. Is that fun? What if better positions were waiting for the two closing companies? Even though that hope was slim.
Everyone was like, "..." That's right, they haven't even discussed the staffing arrangements for the two closing restaurants yet? It was all because they were so excited about the news that the two state-owned restaurants were about to close.
Everyone looked at Qian Aibing again, waiting for his next words.
"The city's food factory is planning to build a branch in Ping'an Town, more than 20 miles away. It's expected to have 800 employees and will start production around June next year. All employees of the two closed factories will be transferred to the canteen of the Ping'an Town Food Factory, including the two of you, who will be responsible for managing the canteen's four meals a day.
When everyone heard this, their faces turned dark, with resistance written all over their faces.
800 people and four meals a day means being busy from morning to night.
Qian Aibing knew that transferring to the food factory would be very busy, and it was natural for him to be reluctant. He quickly laid out the conditions and tempted them: "Although it will be a bit busier, the salary will increase accordingly. Everyone's salary will increase by 5 yuan on top of the original base, and there will be staff dormitories. For the two companies that will close at the end of April next year, you can also take paid leave for a period of time until you report to the food factory. These conditions are very generous. Which two companies do you think you would like to go to?"
Alas, they have all been with me for so many years, and they are my flesh and blood. I can't bear to let any of them go. It would be best if they could take the initiative to step forward so that I don't have to be embarrassed.
Then no one answered, obviously no one wanted to go.
"This is the city's decision, and it can't be changed. The two state-owned restaurants must close by the end of April next year. The reason we're telling you this in advance and wanting you to make a decision early is because you have people working for you who have families in this city. We want you to be prepared so you can work without worries."
Qian Aibing waited for a while, but still no one spoke, then he said: "Everyone can speak freely today and tell us what you think. It would be best if we could decide on two companies today?" Qian Aibing threw the question back to the five people and let them make the decision themselves.
Several people started discussing again. Li Erzhu suggested drawing lots, but was immediately rejected by the other three people, which made him so angry that his heart ached.
Seeing Zheng Dayong still silent, Zhao Jun couldn't hold back his temper any longer. "Old Zheng, why don't you say something? Why are you sitting there in silence? Tell me what you think. Aren't you usually quite smart? Come up with an idea and let's see if it works."
Sun Shi and Zheng Fei also nodded in agreement. As the three of them argued, they could already understand each other's intentions from each other's eyes. That is, the three of them would join forces to close down Zheng Dayong and Li Erzhu's state-owned restaurant next year.
Zheng Dayong scanned the faces of the three people, sighed deeply in his heart, and then spoke slowly.
"Director, the people under me all have families here, and no one wants to be too far away from home. After all, they all have wives, children, and elderly parents. If I rashly ask them to leave their hometowns, they will definitely not accept it, and then it will be difficult for me to manage them. Look, the two state-owned restaurants that are closing will not close until the end of April next year anyway. Why don't we decide which two to close first? Let's have a competition and let the performance speak for itself. There are two days left until November. Let's use six months as the deadline. By the end of April next year, which two companies have the worst performance? Those two will be transferred to the food factory. Do you think it's okay? This way, the people below will be convinced. Whoever is not as skilled as others will go to the food factory. If anyone dares to make trouble, we can also take this opportunity to deal with him." Zheng Dayong's analysis was very logical.
"What do you think of Dayong's opinion?" Qian Aibing still played a good hand.
Li Erzhu's face was full of resistance.
Zhao Jun, Zheng Fei, and Sun Shi all had smiles on their faces. They had no objections at all. In the end, the three of them would definitely win anyway. What did it matter if it was sooner or later?
The three of them said in unison: "Manager Zheng's suggestion is very good. It will convince the people below. We all agree."
Qian Aibing: "Erzhu, what do you think?"
"No, I agree too." It's 4:1, does my opinion still matter?
"Since you all have no objections, let's do as Dayong says. Six months is the deadline, and we'll let performance guide the decision. The two with the lowest performance will be transferred to the canteen of the food factory in Ping'an Town. Let me be frank: after six months, no matter who wins or loses, no one is allowed to make a scene. The winner will stay and manage the state-owned restaurant well. The loser will go to the food factory and manage the canteen well. Do you understand?"
The five people said in unison: "I know, Director."
"Then go back and get ready. I'll be checking on you on the afternoon of October 30th, and the competition will officially begin on November 1st. Go back and communicate well with your subordinates. Also, just keep the details of the competition to yourselves. Don't make a fuss; it's not a good look. Dismissed."
After Li Erzhu left the municipal building, he hurriedly pulled Zheng Dayong aside. The other three people didn't say anything when they saw this, they just smiled and walked away.
"Old Zheng, what's wrong with you? Why did you bring up a performance comparison? You should stand firmly on my side. We can't compete in a lottery or performance comparison because of our geographical location."
"Old Li, it's no use for me to side with you. 3:2, we're both going to lose anyway. The three of them are already in cahoots. If I hadn't proposed this match today, it would have been a 100% decision for both of us to go to the Ping'an Town Food Factory next year. Even though our performance is always at the bottom every month, the difference isn't that big, only two or three hundred yuan at most. If we work hard, we can still have a chance to turn things around, understand?"
"Go back and discuss this with your subordinates. If we really can't turn the situation around in the end, we'll have an explanation for them. By then, they won't be so upset, and it will be easier for us to manage them."
Zheng Dayong patted Li Erzhu's shoulder and said, "Think about it carefully. I'm leaving first."
As soon as Zheng Dayong came back, everyone looked at him.
Zheng Dayong glanced at the customers eating in the restaurant, said nothing, and went back to the office.
Zheng Dayong's face was calm, and Jiang Shushu couldn't figure out what was going on. She quickly turned to her good partner and said, "Sister Xiaoni, you've been here longer than me, and I haven't really mastered this kind of judgment yet. Was the manager in a good mood just now? Or was he in a bad mood?"
"I haven't practiced it all yet, so how can I tell from the manager's expression, which hasn't changed at all? You should ask Sister Juan about such a profound question."
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