Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade is the first unit in Ho Chi Minh City, and perhaps the whole country, to announce the Tet bonus in 2026 with the amount of 25 million VND/person.
However, the point of attention is not only the early announcement or the Tet bonus of 25 million VND/person, but the absolute equality in this policy: the same bonus for all staff, lecturers and employees of the school, from principal to employee.
It can be said that this is something that not every organization can do, and it is even more valuable that Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade has maintained this policy consistently for nearly 10 years, from Tet 2016 to present.
Tet bonuses, of course, are different from regular income. Salary is often associated with the capacity, job position and degree of the employee. The Tet bonus, in essence, is a year-end benefit to help workers prepare for the reunion season.
The decision of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade to "eras all borders" in this bonus not only creates fairness in welfare, erasing the quite common "tradition" of "daily road from top to bottom", but also shows true respect for workers.
In the context that many places are witnessing a huge gap in Tet bonuses between departments, even within the same unit, the equal Tet bonus model of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade is a positive bright spot.
This policy not only satisfies workers, but also contributes to creating a united and cohesive working environment. In particular, the stability of this model from 2016 to present shows that this is not a temporary decision, but a philosophy maintained by consensus and financial internal strength of the school.
From a Tet bonus policy, it can be seen the organizational culture of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade: putting people above the title, attaching importance to contributions in all positions, and not letting career gaps, education, and work positions become barriers in caring for workers' lives during Tet.
In the context of many educational institutions across the country struggling to retain quality human resources, the equal Tet bonus model of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade also sends a beautiful and strong message: a strong collective is made up of many factors, including ensuring fairness in enjoying benefits.
That is the foundation for each person to feel respected and work with the mindset of being treated kindly.
Finally, giving the same Tet bonus, regardless of title, position, qualifications... also contributes to creating identity and becoming a great endogenous strength for the organization if maintained long-term and sustainably.
