BEIJING, Sept. 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Song Penghua, a
rider for Quhuo Limited (NASDAQ: QH) ("Quhuo" or "the company"), a
leading gig economy platform focusing on local life services, was
honored as the model worker, as the only delivery rider, in
Henan Province. This accolade
follows his previous recognition as a model worker in Zhengzhou City last year. These honors affirm
his personal achievements and underscore the growing significance
of new forms of employment in China's economic and social development.
In recent years, roles such as delivery riders and ride-hailing
drivers have become integral parts of China's workforce. The Ninth National
Workforce Survey conducted by the All-China Federation of Trade
Unions reveals that out of a total workforce of approximately 402
million, 84 million, or 21%, are engaged in these emerging job
categories. This trend underscores the role of new forms of
employment as essential avenues for enhancing worker income and
broadening career development opportunities.
Song Penghua's journey vividly illustrates the evolution of
these new employment forms. At the age of 26, he has spent four
years in the on-demand delivery sector and currently serves as the
deputy site manager at the Yingcai Station in Huiji District,
Zhengzhou, Henan. Initially facing the typical challenges
of crowdsourcing, namely fluctuating income and a lack of
professional training, Song encountered significant hurdles in
navigating unfamiliar areas and communicating effectively during
service delays. His career trajectory took a positive turn when he
joined Quhuo, which marked the beginning of a transformative
chapter in his life.
Quhuo provided Song with comprehensive professional training and
career guidance from the start. The company implemented a
mentorship program that paired him with an experienced mentor who
offered one-on-one guidance. With this support, Song quickly
mastered the necessary application functionalities and efficient
order handling, and he honed his communication skills with both
merchants and customers. Quhuo also ensured that its riders were
well-equipped with essential gears, including helmets, uniforms,
food delivery bags, and motorcycles. This robust support system
from training to daily operations exemplifies Quhuo's commitment to
empowering its workforce, laying a solid foundation for Song's
career in on-demand delivery services.
Leveraging his experience, Song mentored over 70 apprentices,
teaching them to navigate various business districts and impart
practical experience. During the pandemic, he consistently managed
to deliver 30-40 orders daily, even through restricted areas, to
ensure swift service. This commitment not only earned customer
appreciation but also highlighted the success of Quhuo's training
programs, which seamlessly integrate professional ethics into the
operational standards of its riders.
Furthermore, Quhuo is dedicated to fostering career growth,
offering structured pathways for progression from delivery rider to
management roles. Within just four years, Song advanced from a
rider to deputy site manager, now leading a team of 40-50 people.
He said, "The company has provided the opportunities for me to
advance. I look forward to achieving even more and taking on
greater responsibilities."
Song Penghua's success is not by chance. Wu Pengpeng, the city
manager for Quhuo's on-demand delivery service, said that the
company is committed to enhancing the skills and overall
capabilities of its riders. Song has exemplified outstanding work
ethics and professionalism, setting a benchmark for his peers. The
company places a high priority on identifying and cultivating such
exceptional talent.
Quhuo, a leading gig economy platform in China focusing on local life services, boosts
the professional development of its riders through online and
offline training, as well as mentorship programs. With meticulous
recruitment strategies, phased training, and stringent daily
management, Quhuo ensures that every rider can efficiently complete
their tasks. Committed to staff welfare and demonstrating social
responsibility, Quhuo provides watermelons and drinks to mitigate
the summer heat and organizes team-building activities to alleviate
workplace stress. The company also creates special care initiatives
for women and people with disabilities, prioritizing the physical
and mental health of all its workers.
Currently, Quhuo's on-demand delivery service spans over 30
provinces and 105 cities, employing more than 53,500 active workers
monthly and completing an average of 38.1 million service orders.
Quhuo riders excel in order acceptance, on-time delivery, and
customer satisfaction rates, significantly surpassing industry
averages by 15-30 percentage points.
Leslie Yu, Founder, Chairman, and
CEO of Quhuo, stated, "Song Penghua's success illustrates that
every rider can find their own platform at Quhuo. As new forms of
employment gain significance within the labor force, Quhuo
continues to lead the industry. We provide extensive career
development opportunities and actively promote the development of
these new employment models, contributing to the nation's economic
and social progress."
About Quhuo Limited
Quhuo Limited (NASDAQ: QH) ("Quhuo" or the "Company") is a
leading gig economy platform focusing on local life services
in China. Leveraging Quhuo+, its proprietary technology
infrastructure, Quhuo is dedicated to empowering and linking
workers and local life service providers and providing end-to-end
operation solutions for the life service market. The Company
currently provides multiple industry-tailored operational
solutions, primarily including on-demand delivery solutions,
mobility service solutions, housekeeping and accommodation
solutions, and other services, meeting the living needs of hundreds
of millions of families in the communities.
With the vision of promoting employment, stabilizing income and
empowering entrepreneurship, Quhuo explores multiple scenarios to
promote employment of workers, provides, among others, safety and
security and vocational training to protect workers, and helps
workers plan their career development paths to realize their
self-worth.
Safe Harbor Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
All statements other than statements of historical or current fact
included in this press release are forward-looking statements,
including but not limited to statements regarding Quhuo's business
development, financial outlook, beliefs and expectations.
Forward-looking statements include statements containing words such
as "expect," "anticipate,"
"believe," "project," "will"and similar expressions
intended to identify forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements are based on Quhuo's current
expectations and involve risks and uncertainties. Quhuo's actual
results and the timing of events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these
risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks
and uncertainties related to Quhuo's abilities to (1) manage its
growth and expand its operations, (2) address any or all of the
risks and challenges in the future in light of its limited
operating history and evolving business portfolios, (3) remain in
its competitive position in the on-demand food delivery market or
further diversify its solution offerings and customer portfolio,
(4) maintain relationships with major customers and to find
replacement customers on commercially desirable terms or in a
timely manner or at all, (5) maintain relationships with existing
industry customers or attract new customers, (6) attract, retain
and manage workers on its platform, and (7) maintain its market
shares in relation to competitors in existing markets and its
success in expansion into new markets, as well as the development
of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Quhuo's business and
industry. Other risks and uncertainties are included under the
caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Company's filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without
limitation, the final prospectus related to the IPO filed with the
SEC on July 10, 2020 and the
Company's latest annual report on Form 20-F. You are cautioned not
to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which
speak only as of the date of this press release. All
forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this
cautionary statement, and Quhuo undertakes no obligation to revise
or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances after the date hereof.
View original
content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/from-delivery-rider-to-model-worker-quhuo-empowering-workers-sets-industry-benchmark-302244786.html
SOURCE Quhuo Limited