McDonald's suspends operations in Russia and plans to continue paying salaries to 62,000 employees

As sanctions against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, countries and companies around the world have announced sanctions such as embargoing resources and suspending product sales. On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, McDonald's newly announced 'suspension of the restaurant business in Russia'. Meanwhile, it has indicated that it will continue to pay wages to its 62,000 employees.

McDonald's To Temporarily Close Restaurants & Pause Operations in Russia
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The world-famous restaurant chain McDonald's also operates in Russia as McDonalds Russia. McDonalds Russia employs about 62,000 people, and the working environment and employee education system are recognized as 'excellent employers in Russia' in Top Employers Global 2022 , which evaluates excellence in personnel affairs. It is highly evaluated.

However, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 'In close consultation with Chairman Enrique Hernandez and McDonald's Board of Directors, all restaurants in Russia were temporarily closed and all. We have decided to suspend our business, 'he said, announcing the suspension of the restaurant business. 'McDonald's can't ignore the unnecessary suffering in Ukraine,' Kempchinsky said about the reasons for the suspension of the business. 'Do the right thing,' said former McDonald's CEO Fred Turner. It is revealed that the decision is in line with the guideline.

'I understand the impact of this decision on Russian employees,' he said, indicating his intention to continue paying wages to all Russian employees. In addition, the operation of the humanitarian aid facility ' Donald McDonald House ', which has been set up all over the world in collaboration with medical institutions, will continue in Russia.