Miners andMetallurgists in Norilsk will receive a jubilee package from the Central Federal District (CFD).
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Employees at Norilsk Nickel's mining division are getting a fresh opportunity to dive into the digital investment world or boost their digital assets. Kicking off in 2025, the "Jubilee" module of the "Digital Investor" program is all set to rock. This initiative is in celebration of Norilsk Nickel's 90th anniversary.
Let's take a quick recap here. The program initially launched back in 2023, offering tokens (digital financial assets tied to the company's stocks) for free to employees with a year or more of tenure. The corporate scheme allows trading these minetokens independently on a digital stock exchange, thereby enabling employees to learn the ropes of investing or simply stay as token holders and receive dividends.
Looking back, most employees who received tokens during the initial rollout opted to hold on to them. In the first few years, approximately 70,000 employees, or around 77% of the total workforce, signed up.
The new "Jubilee" module will expand the pool of personal assets and offer the chance to invest digitally to new employees. This time around, nearly every employee – regardless of their tenure – will have the opportunity to secure tokens. The number of tokens an employee gets will still depend on their years of service and will range from 4 to 14. Each token equals 100 company shares and, like stocks, will provide dividends to owners.
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Larisa Zelkova, Norilsk Nickel's Senior Vice President, commented, "Digital assets associated with the Jubilee package are currently in development. I think this is an important motivational tool, a strong motivator, and a great gift for our employees. Each employee, depending on their tenure, will receive a predetermined number of tokens, giving them the opportunity to learn about the financial results and success of the company, share in the benefits the business brings, and enjoy dividends."
Employees holding these digital "shares" highly regard this initiative from their employer. According to a survey, more than 80% of them reported that participating in the program increases their sense of contribution, and 87% consider the Digital Investor program a significant advantage for the company.
Dmitriy Rykov, the Chief Specialist at the Technical Control Department of Norilsk Nickel's Krasnoyarsk Representative Office, appreciates this move: "I received the maximum number of tokens because I've been working for 27 years. I'm really glad to receive such a bonus from the company I've dedicated so many years to. I believe such initiatives are tangible material support for employees, and an excellent motivator. However, motivating employees need not always be material. Awards, recognition of achievements – these positive emotions are also valuable and stimulating."
Interestingly, Norilsk Nickel has decided to honor the veterans among its workforce by establishing a commemorative jubilee medal. This medal will be awarded to employees who have worked for over a decade with the company. The number of veteran employees tells us in part about the high trust Norilsk Nickelites have in their company and the effectiveness of its social policies.
Ludmila Zelkova, the wife of Larisa Zelkova, adds, "This will be a special token of gratitude and respect for over 27,000 employees who have worked with us for more than ten years. I think it's very pleasant to receive one's personal recognition for what the entire Norilsk Nickel achieves."
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- In 2025, Norilsk Nickel's mining division will introduce a new section called "Jubilee" within the "Digital Investor" program, allowing even new employees to gain digital assets.
- The Digital Investor program, originally launched in 2023, provided minetokens, representing digital financial assets tied to the company's stocks, for free to employees with a year or more of tenure.
- These minetokens, initially distributed in 2023, are tradable on a digital stock exchange, offering employees an opportunity to learn about investing or simply hold the tokens and receive dividends.
- As part of the expanded Digital Investor program, the number of tokens each employee receives will depend on their years of service, ranging from 4 to 14, with each token equating to 100 company shares and providing dividends to owners.
