OPINIONS OP EMPLOYEES. 
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Messrs. J. II. Ladyman & Co., grocers, write : — 
“We are still of the opinion that our system of profit-sharing is 
“ beneficial by creating a greater interest in the welfare of the 
“ business.” 
The Birmingham Dairy Co., Ltd., writes : — 
“ Profit-sharing is considered on the whole to have proved satisfac- 
“ tory. At the same time, the Bonus given is rather regarded as part 
“ of regular wages than as an incentive to extra zeal. 
“ This Company have up to the present time been able to satisfy 
“ their employees as regards remuneration and have not therefore 
“ been troubled with strikes or collective disputes.” 
“ C. C.” writes: — 
“ Our senior assistants and warehouseman and our travellers (most 
“ of whom have been a long time with us) make the interests of the 
“ business their own. Our relations with the whole staff are very 
“ pleasant ones. 
“ A. B.” writes : — 
“ We consider that our system of deposits promotes interest in the 
“ business and good feeling so far as it extends.” 
Messrs, Robinson Bros., Ltd., tar distillers, write : — 
“No results observed.” 
“ C. D.” writes: — 
“ Usual harmonious relations between employers and employed.” 
Messrs. John Rowntree & Sons, grocers, restaurant proprietors, 
etc., write :■— 
“ The amount of Bonus for the last two or three years has been so 
“ small that we do not think it has exercised any appreciable effect 
“ upon the employees. We believe, however, that the scheme is 
“ appreciated by them, and that its general effect is to call forth 
“ extra zeal, and to promote harmonious relationships between 
“ employers and employed. We are glad to say, however, that these 
“ have always been good in our business.” 
“ D. D.,” corn, seed, etc. merchants, write: — 
“ Trade Union regulations and practices causing some disturbance, 
“ which is likely to cause withdrawal of profit-sharing.” 
“ M. M.,” flour millers, write : — 
“ We consider the result has been satisfactory. The Bonuses have 
“ been valued and appreciated, a good feeling has existed and har- 
“ monious relations maintained and possibly difficulties have been 
“ avoided because the men know we study their interests.” 
Messrs. Stainsby & Lyon, Ltd., tar distillers, write: — 
“ There have been no strikes or labour disputes for the past 35 years, 
“ and it is thought that the profit-sharing scheme does encourage 
“ employees to work with greater zeal, and that it tends to promote 
“ harmonious relations between employer and employed.” 
The Yice-President of the Valvoline Oil Co. (Successors to 
Boult Bros. & Co.) writes: — 
“ The scheme • • : 
“ has been of advantage in encouraging careful work and stimulating 
“ exertions.” 
Messrs. Thomas Brakell, Ltd., printers, write: — 
“ We find our system of Bonus quite satisfactory.”