Guangdong Dongpo Paper Co, based in southern China, has flipped the traditional bonus structure on its head by tying annual payouts not to performance reviews, but to physical activity — specifically, how far staff run each month.

100km per month → up to 130% of monthly salary as an annual bonus
50km per month (approx.) → bonus equivalent to one month’s salary
Lower distances → sharply reduced bonuses, with some employees receiving as little as 30% of the full payout

And there are extra perks. Maintain consistent mileage around 50km per month for six consecutive months and you’ll even bag a free pair of running shoes.

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Would you run 100km a month for an extra cheque?