The Invincible Arthur Gardner novel Chapter 82

Upon the arrival of ten new members joining the executive seats at the grand meeting room in the Brown Company Building, it naturally caused a stir of admiration and raised many questions among the employees.

The remaining five veteran executive members, however, were not pleased. They felt slighted that these young faces were now a part of the same circle they had been part of for years. Nevertheless, they kept their grievances to themselves, knowing full well that Arthur was the one in charge.

"Well, what an eventful day this is!" Arthur exclaimed. "Thank you all for being so enthusiastic about this big change."

All eyes in the room, as well as those watching via the large screens, were eagerly anticipating Arthur's next words. Everyone knew that, on that day, he would be announcing the people who would be taking up important positions in the company.

“I don't want to spend too much time on what I need to say today,” Arthur said, motioning towards the ten individuals seated in the executive chairs.

"I've been conducting interviews and researching the backgrounds of the prospective executive members of the Brown Company for some time now, and I'm certain they are the most qualified for these positions." Arthur said confidently.

He added, "Therefore, I am proud to announce that they will be filling some of the vacant positions here. To answer any questions and to satisfy your curiosity, I have asked them to do a presentation after this so that everyone can assess their capability and their plans to move the company forward."

"Wow, it's true," exclaimed someone. "These are the people our boss has chosen to fill the vacancy in the executive chair."

"I'm familiar with several of these young talents, and even though they were in fairly low positions before, I can say with confidence that those I know do have quite a lot of potential. Plus, some of them I know are really hard working people."

Another one added, "Doesn't this suggest that our boss really chooses someone based on their potential and performance? If the company can treat its employees fairly, I'm sure more and more people will strive to work even harder, because they will be confident their efforts will be genuinely appreciated."

Arthur then revealed the company's new line-up on the screen behind him, much to everyone's surprise. He had placed the ten new people almost entirely in the most significant positions within the company, and the other five veteran executives were mostly beneath them.

This caused some of the veteran executive members to be outraged at the decision, feeling as though Arthur had disregarded their experience and instead granted important roles to those with no relevant experience.

"Sir," someone then raised his hand.

"Yes, please," Arthur granted him permission to speak.

"Sir, if I may be so bold, those new employees may be intelligent, but they lack experience in this area. Are you certain that entrusting them with such important roles in the company is a good idea? Despite whatever intelligence they may possess, it is essential to have the necessary experience to do the job properly. I believe you should reconsider your decision." the man said.

Arthur nodded in response to the complaint presented by the five veteran executive members. Despite their objection to his decision, he still held them in high regard as they were still committed to working hard for the company.

"Alright," Arthur replied, demonstrating his willingness to listen. "I'm grateful for any opinions and complaints you may have about me or the company. A successful company should always listen to the voices of its employees. I can assure you that all of my decisions were made with careful consideration."

Arthur then displayed additional data on the screen behind him. “The people I selected have some leadership experience, albeit not extensive, and have demonstrated their capabilities while working here,” he continued, “I'm confident that the opportunity I gave them was not a mere bluff.”

The atmosphere in the room was thick with anticipation. Everyone knew that their position within the company would be reflected in their salary; as humans, everyone wanted to make the most of their work. So when Arthur stood up to speak, everyone leaned closer.

"And, with this announcement, I want to emphasize that I will be periodically evaluating the performance of all employees. I will make sure to give proper credit to those who work hard and diligently," he said before returning to his seat.

"Now, let's hear presentations from the ten people I have selected for their new positions."

After that, one by one, the ten people presented their plans to the company, displaying confidence and competence in their respective presentations. It was evident that they had earned their places in the company and that Arthur was right to select them.

Each of them had demonstrated a knack for excellent research and their work performance was beyond reproach.