A Monster Deal Means a Monster Bonus for AirTrunk Staff
In an unprecedented move, Australian-founded data giant AirTrunk has announced that it will be giving its staff a massive bonus of $65,000 each!
That’s a whopping $22 million in total, split among over 330 employees. The news broke on Monday, and we can only imagine the smiles on the faces of those lucky staff members.
What’s Behind the Generous Gesture?
The company wants to “celebrate AirTrunk’s recent success and the world’s largest data centre transaction”. But what does that even mean? Well, it’s all about a massive acquisition deal worth a staggering $24 billion, which will be finalized in just a few weeks. The deal involves US private equity group Blackstone and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and it’s a major milestone for AirTrunk.
Who is AirTrunk, Anyway?
For those who might be wondering, AirTrunk is a data centre specialist that has been making waves since its founding in Australia in 2015.
Today, it operates 11 data centres across Sydney, Melbourne, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore, providing a platform for cloud, content, and large enterprise customers.
A Workplace That Looks After Its People
This isn’t the first time AirTrunk has made headlines for treating its staff like royalty. Earlier this year, it ranked in the top 10 of Australia’s Best Workplaces, and in a bold move, flew its entire workforce to Bali to “propel us into our next phase of growth”. The company’s founder and CEO, Robin Khuda, told staff at the event, “We haven’t even scratched the surface of what’s coming up. That’s why we need to think differently, we need to continually innovate. That’s how we are going to be relevant to our customers and our stakeholders.”
The Future Looks Bright for AirTrunk
With over 100 new roles opening up in the next year, AirTrunk is all set for even more growth and success. And with a workplace culture that prioritizes recognizing and empowering its staff, it’s no wonder the company is thriving. As the old adage goes, “happy employees make happy customers” – and we can’t wait to see what’s next for AirTrunk!