Chapter 878 Preemptive Strike
Learning that Felix's wife and son had been taken to Washington, Bao decided to take a preemptive strike. At this time, we must make our attitude clear and we must not let GM and Ford gain the upper hand. Now that they have people in their hands, there will definitely be a big fuss next. Now that the opponent has already taken action, we cannot just ignore everything.
Heiyun Group and Motorola decided to hold a press conference, and it was a joint effort between the two companies. The location is in Chicago, where Motorola is headquartered.
This made reporters very puzzled as to why the press conference was held in Chicago in the event of the Heiyun Motor accident. Whether it's Detroit or Boston, even New York is better than Chicago. Why is it so uncharacteristic? Is there some unknown secret in it?
In fact, this was intentional, and the families of Heiyun’s employees who died have signed a compensation agreement. So the main remaining question is on Motorola's side, how to say that Felix is a Motorola employee.
Motorola also needs to announce its compensation plan to the public, and the most important thing is to explain to its internal employees. Why did Felix's family choose to leave without negotiating a compensation agreement? Could it be that the Calvin family did not want compensation and threatened the widows of the killed employees.
At this time, the company has become panicked. If it is not introduced and explained clearly, Motorola will inevitably get into trouble. Holding a press conference in Chicago is also to show internal employees that the company will not ignore the incident and even threaten the widows of employees who died in the line of duty.
Bao Zixuan came to Chicago the day before the press conference, and Robert Calvin personally went to the airport to greet him. Although the incident at this time was caused by Heiyun Automobile's poor preparation, it is normal for weapons development to have accidents. Any progress in scientific research and technology is mostly accompanied by bloodshed and sacrifice.
Seeing Robert Calvin personally greeting him, Bao Zixuan felt much better. At least it proves that this old boy is not cheating and half-hearted. When two companies cooperate, the biggest fear is that one party will not contribute.
The current situation is very good. Robert Calvin, if not wholeheartedly, will at least make great efforts to resolve the Felix incident.
Bao Zixuan: "I'm sorry, Mr. Calvin. I'm deeply saddened by the tragic death of Felix, an employee of your company. People can't be resurrected after death. Now let's discuss what to do next, at least not to chill the family members of the deceased employee. "
I had really underestimated this young man before, but this trick of being polite before attacking was used with pure passion. Although the accident occurred while testing a new car for Heiyun, the two companies have a cooperative relationship. It is normal for employees to get injured at work, and no one wants this to happen.
Now that Bao Zixuan has lowered his stance, he has at least shown his attitude. Heiyun Auto will take full responsibility. What Motorola does depends on what you think.
This is also the case in General, Bao Zixuan doesn't want Motorola to stay out of the matter. In the current situation, it is impossible to remove it even if you want to. The employees' families ran away without negotiating with Motorola. This shows that you don't believe in yourself and the company, and if you don't handle it well, it will make other employees think.
Most people would think that the Calvin family used its power to suppress others and would not let go of orphans and widows. Once this kind of thing is not handled well, the whole family will be humiliated.
Robert Galvin: "Felix belongs to Motorola. This is an undoubted fact. As a responsible company, the company will not let any employee feel cold. So there is no need for Mr. Bao, as a people-oriented company. There is no "It is Motorola's failure to take good care of the widows of its victims, and it is a disgrace to the Calvin family."
"I will make my attitude clear at the press conference. Now it is not just a matter between Heiyun, GM and Ford. Motorola has been involved. How dare GM and Ford do this kind of thing in Chicago. Then they are Motorola's enemies, even more so. It’s a complete disregard for the Calvin family’s face.”
"Mr. Bao, there is no need to doubt my sincerity. At least in some aspects, Motorola's attitude is more determined than that of Heiyun."
It seems that this old boy also knows the seriousness of the matter and is ready to fight hard. As long as they are willing to contribute, Motorola is superior to Heiyun Group in many aspects. At least the relationship with the Ministry of National Defense is extraordinary and cannot be compared with ordinary enterprises.
In this case, just be a favor, Bao Zixuan said seriously: "No matter what Motorola does, Heiyun will fully cooperate."
This shows an attitude of wanting to weather the storm; the two companies must work closely together, otherwise both parties will be in trouble.
Chicago is where Motorola is headquartered, although Heiyun Group also has a branch here. But Robert Calvin personally greeted him, and he had to go to Motorola first for both emotional and logical reasons.
In the Motorola reception room, both parties sat down. Let’s get straight to the point. The press conference is tomorrow, and there is not much time left for both parties at this time.
Robert Galvin: "The press conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. tomorrow, and the time is tight. But there is nothing we can do about it. Felix's family has already arrived in Washington. If we don't do something, the situation will become even more passive. .Heiyun has appeased the widows of the deceased employees. What are the final compensation conditions?"
Although the two have had some communication before, the specific details vary from company to company. Bao Zixuan cannot impose Heiyun's tactics on Motorola. By then, Robert Calvin will inevitably be dissatisfied. After all, large companies have their own rules.
When you come to Chicago at this time, you must mainly focus on Motorola. Of course, there is also the idea of letting the other party contribute. If you don't give some sweetness, who will work hard? Although it is not a sweet spot at this time, it is also a good opportunity for Motorola to win over people's hearts. If Heiyun is too strong or behaves too aggressively. Then it will appear that Motorola is incompetent and inactive; after all, people are forced to run away, and no one can deny this.
Bao Zixuan: "The employee who died in Heiyun was 40 years old this year and had three children. The company will pay a one-time payment of 2 million US dollars as compensation, and will continue to pay 60 years of salary to the family members of the deceased. It also ensures that the next education of the three children must be The highest quality education. After graduation, children will be given priority to work in Heiyun Group, ensuring priority promotion."
Robert Calvin was shocked by Bao Zixuan's handiwork, and it was easy to talk about losing money. However, it is estimated that no company can afford to pay wages based on the age of 100. This guy is really willing to do it. It seems that he has to guard against many things.
The greater Bao Zixuan's performance, the stronger Heiyun's competitiveness. When Heiyun has become the world's number one company, what else can stop Bao Zixuan?
At present, this kid is only in his twenties. If he had grown up for decades, it is unimaginable who could be his opponent.
Heiyun has set an example, and Motorola must not back down. Even if he didn't want to keep up at this time, Bao Zixuan would take the initiative to bear the cost just for the trouble. Then the Calvin family loses face, Motorola employees are heartbroken, and no amount of money can save it.
Robert Galvin: "According to the compensation standard of Heiyun Group, it will become the basis of compensation for Motorola who died in the line of duty in the future."
Seeing what Bao Zixuan wanted to say, Robert Calvin quickly added: "Felix is a Motorola employee, so I should be the one to pay the compensation. Heiyun has already paid the cooperation fees to Motorola, which is enough."
It seems that Calvin also wants to win people's hearts. At this moment, all the employees are watching. As a company-holding family, the pressure is not small.
Bao Zixuan: "It's a pleasure to work with Mr. Calvin, and I won't say anything more. In the future, the two companies can cooperate more closely, and if we can make money together, it will last longer."
"Currently, Heiyun is jointly developing super-large passenger aircraft with McDonnell Douglas and Mitsubishi. If Motorola is interested, your company can be responsible for communications and chips."
This guy is a good person and knows how to give up some of his benefits. Motorola has long wanted to enter the field of aircraft communications and chips, but there are professional companies for these. Among them, Texas Instruments is an unavoidable topic. After all, the other party has an absolute dominance in the field of industrial chips. Since Bao Zixuan has extended an olive branch, it can definitely be followed.
Now that we are on the pirate ship, we don't mind sitting more firmly.
Robit-Calvin: "Since Mr. Bao is so sincere, then I will do as you say. It seems that Motorola needs to increase its manpower to avoid being in a hurry."
We are all smart people, so we can just stop talking about many issues.
After that, the two communicated some specific details of the press conference and possible situations before Bao Zixuan left Motorola headquarters.