Employee Training
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Why Should Employees Pay Training Fees After Leaving? Dong Mingzhu: Gree Hired 5,400 College Graduates This Year, With an Average Cost of 200,000 Yuan Per Person
Chinese appliance maker Gree Electric is increasing its investment in talent acquisition, onboarding over 5,400 university graduates this year, following 6,000 last year. Chairwoman Dong Mingzhu emphasizes the critical role of talent and Gree’s significant investment in young employees, estimated at $28,000 USD per graduate annually. Dong has also advocated for companies to recoup training fees from employees who leave after long-term development, sparking debate over ownership of skills and knowledge gained during employment.