Ikea gives workers a free bike

New York City -- Ikea US sent a holiday ‘thank you’ to each of its 12,400 associates with a free bike, the retailer said Tuesday.



The gifts were part of Ikea’s “strong commitment to good health and being environmentally conscious,” while rewarding employees for a good year, the company said.



“It’s been a good year for Ikea, so what better way to celebrate our success than to thank our Ikea co-workers who made this happen,” said Mike Ward, president of Ikea US, the Swedish company’s U.S. subsidiary.