Chennai firm gifts SUVs to 25 employees on 10th anniversary celebrations

India Today

5 hours ago

When a Chennai-based tech firm turned ten, it didn't just cut a cake; it handed out keys to 25 brand-new SUVs to its employees.Agilisium, a data and life sciences startup headquartered in Chennai, marked its 10th anniversary with a celebration that was anything but ordinary. The company gifted 25 gleaming Hyundai Creta SUVs to its longest-serving employees, each of whom had been with the firm since day one.advertisement'We honoured employees who had completed ten years of service by gifting SUV cars. This act embodied our belief that giving back to our people is the foundation of lasting success,' the company said in a now-viral post on LinkedIn.
The big reveal took place at Agilisium's headquarters in the World Trade Centre, Chennai, where more than 500 employees gathered for an emotional evening. The giveaway had been kept tightly under wraps. So, when the 25 vehicles, each sporting the respective employee's name on the number plate, rolled in, the cheers were deafening.The recipients weren't the only ones tearing up. Their families, who had been invited to the event, joined them at the moment, as seen in the pictures shared by the company on LinkedIn. The company later shared glimpses of the celebration, writing, 'This wasn't merely a recognition of tenure; it celebrated the spirit of generosity in our culture from the start. As long-serving colleagues drove off in their SUVs, they reflected on the journey, the challenges overcome, the teams they helped build, and the confidence in a shared future.'advertisementTake a look at the post here: The gesture struck a chord online, with thousands praising the company for valuing people over perks. While most tech firms send emails on work anniversaries, this particular one drove the point home, quite literally.