In the next few days, we began to divide the work.
Li Sheng and Gu Lisa went to purchase textile machinery, raw materials and other supplies.
Chen Dajiang and Tong Xin were responsible for going to the market to find out some of the clothing categories currently on the market, and to clear up sales channels to prepare for future sales.
I and Zhang Bin started busy recruiting workers, and we went to Director Huang for help and asked him to step in and help us publish the recruitment information.
Regardless of whether you are from the village or outside the village, as long as you are an adult and under 45 years old, those with relevant skills and experience in garment factories will be given priority.
At first I thought it would be difficult to recruit workers in rural areas, but I didn't expect the results to be so good.
In just one day, Director Huang received hundreds of messages.
Of course, we don’t need so many people. After all, everything is still immature at the moment. I think less than 30 workers will be enough.
After filtering out some, 35 people were finally retained. I interviewed them one by one and signed contracts with them.
An Lan is responsible for all contracts. She is still responsible for our company's finances and is also responsible for human resources work.
The stage was set up, the warehouse was cleared, and Li Sheng and the others bought the machine.
That afternoon, I called everyone to the factory and prepared to announce the start of work.
After everyone arrived, I stood at the front of the crowd and said, "There are so many of us, so we won't talk too much. First, let me tell you some good news. We can start work soon. Before that, I have
I want to say something”
After a pause, I cleared my throat and continued: "Everyone has worked hard these past few days. The purpose of bringing everyone together today is to let everyone meet each other and get familiar with each other."
"So today's meeting is also a decision-making meeting. Whatever you say at the meeting is acceptable, and whatever you say after the meeting is unacceptable, everyone can speak freely. We will draft the company's articles of association and formulate a work plan based on everyone's opinions."
After I finished speaking, everyone started talking.
After a while, a worker stood up and said, "Boss Chen, can I ask a question first?"
"Okay, you say." I looked at the worker who stood up and nodded.
"We never thought we could find factory work in our small town before. Boss Chen has set this precedent. This is a good thing and we are grateful. But one thing is, what are the conditions in our rural areas and what are the conditions in the cities?
No matter in terms of talents, equipment, funds, etc., how can we compare with those in the city?"
After a pause, he smiled and said, "What if we can't sell the things we produce?"
After he finished speaking, a middle-aged woman next to him said, "Why do we workers care about that? The leaders will naturally find a way."
Everyone laughed, but I felt that what the worker who just spoke made sense.
I turned to him and asked, "What's your name? Which village are you from?"
"My name is Jiang Zhiqiang, from Baihe Village."
I nodded and said with a smile: "I think Brother Jiang's question is correct. This is a mandatory condition, but I am also here to tell you that we have professional technical personnel and professional sales personnel. As for your worries
We will all think of the problems and solve them."
After I finished speaking, the man named Jiang Zhiqiang asked me again: "Boss Chen, where is our future?"
As soon as he finished speaking, another woman's laughter came from next to her, which was very loud in the factory.
The woman who laughed said: "We are all a group of farmers. It would be great if we could work in Boss Chen's factory. What future is there to talk about?"
"That's right, we are just a group of workers. What future can we have? Why don't you go out and look for a job if you have a future?"
I waved my hand to calm everyone down and said: "Don't laugh at Brother Jiang. I still think Brother Jiang is right. We have to have a future. All of us need to know our own future. I believe you guys."
Are you gathering here just to hang out, right? If you have such thoughts, then I think you can leave, our place is not suitable for you."
Everyone gradually became quiet again, and I continued: "To talk about the future that Brother Jiang just mentioned, I have a question for everyone. Do you know why we chose to build a clothing factory in the village?"
Everyone looked at me with confusion. Someone said: "Is it because land is cheap in rural areas? It is said that this factory only costs 10,000 yuan a year, but it can't be rented for a month in the city. 1
I smiled and shook my head and said: "If this is really the reason, the rent of 10,000 yuan a month and 10,000 yuan a year is really not a big problem to me. The main thing is"
After a pause, I said: "The main thing is that you are not afraid of hardship and hardship. In this regard, we are much ahead of others."
Another person laughed and said: "What does it mean to endure hardship and hardship? We are all farmers. If we are afraid of hardship and hardship, then wouldn't we all starve to death? Then aren't all the dirty and tiring jobs in the city done by us rural people?
, what kind of problem is this?”
"Yes, this is not a problem for everyone. The rule of survival is very simple, that is, endure what others cannot tolerate, and achieve what others cannot."
Everyone looked at me confused and asked what did this mean?
I smiled and explained: "Tolerance is a line, and ability is another line. The space between the two is the living space. If we can really endure what others can't tolerate and be able to do what others can't, then our living space
The competition in this market is indeed fierce when it comes to being bigger than others, but victory or defeat is often a matter of millimeters, and both sides suffer, but if you can take one more breath than others, you will be the winner."
I know they may not understand what I mean by these words, but I just want to tell them in this way that I do not simply regard them as ordinary workers.
We have to get this done together, and we have to work together as a team. This is also a common method used by good managers.
Especially for these rural people with little education, they need such encouragement to make them confident in themselves.
At this time, Jiang Zhiqiang said again: "Boss Chen, we don't understand what you said, but we know what they mean, but I still have the same problem. What a bunch of farmers can produce, other people in the city are advanced."
The technical equipment is more capable of production. What can we do to compete with others?"
I smiled and replied calmly: "First of all, as I just said, we have professional technology and professional sales. Of course, we can't compete head-on with those big manufacturers now. We have to use our strengths and avoid our weaknesses.
We must learn to survive in the cracks. What are we working for at home?"
After a pause, I continued: "The gap in this market is very narrow, but if I want to build a company, that's enough."
Jiang Zhiqiang nodded thoughtfully: "Boss Chen, after hearing what you said, I understand. Let's roll up our sleeves and work hard from now on! Boss Chen, you will definitely not let us suffer."
Everyone nodded one after another and applauded me.
At that moment, my self-confidence came back. Even though I was facing a group of farmers with little education, I was able to talk to a group of farmers. This is also my ability.
After everyone calmed down, I cleared my throat and continued: "Then the next topic is to introduce to you the leadership team of our company."