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I thought that I might get asked this. I'd rather not go public with the name on here. There are some posters on NSC (not necessarily on this thread) who seem to revel in being cynical and malicious. I have no desire to expose the company to that. There are enough clues in the posts I've...

Quite. It is only a change in role. The step into the first managerial role is difficult for many people; suddenly they are responsible and accountable for the performance of their team, most of whom were their peers until the day they were promoted.

Yes, it's a major problem if the market crashes. Cost becomes a key driver to maintaining a company at all for some businesses. I believe that it is however essential to maintain the employee benefits if one hopes to retain goodwill through the downturn and, critically, to retain your staff...

The rules for me are the same for me as for everyone else. They have to be, otherwise the culture will fail quickly and spectacularly. Each location does work for all three markets, with limited exceptions. Automotive is particularly well represented in the UK (for F1 and performance vehicle...

Post #44 :thumbsup: "This one is a technical science/engineering consultancy providing full product development (from a blank piece of paper through to product in the market) to the medical, automotive and consumer markets."

I am very sorry :down: Hope you get something sorted soon...

I don't understand your question. If you're referring to the Staff Board seat, someone has been elected by the staff and appointed by me every year the scheme has been running. If you're referring to why no one has chosen to join a union (afaik), no, I don't know why. The only way I could find...

Some examples of unusual things that we've instigated over the last few years: A member of staff has a full Board seat. They are elected for a one year term by the staff. Managers have no vote. Each year, we invite Unions in to pitch for members. in 2013, no staff member (to my knowledge)...

This is precisely why I do it. Both reasons you cite are important. I want to create a workplace where management and staff respect the other, which, if successful, leads, imo, to a more productive, and therefore, more profitable business. A more profitable business allows me to reward the...

Ha! One in app development, one in imaging, one in software development (for semiconductor designers) and a restaurant (financial stake only)

We don't have one! We do have a guy who works in the post room though - that do? :wink:

I know. :down: But, 1% hit rate is about average for our recruitment anyway. :smile:

We're pretty much always hiring, and will definitely hire a truly exceptional candidate even if we don't have a specific vacancy at the time. Truly exceptional people will get themselves busy anyway. Typical new employee: Minimum: 2:1 (from a decent uni) in a science/maths/engineering...

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This one is a technical science/engineering consultancy providing full product development (from a blank piece of paper through to product in the market) to the medical, automotive and consumer markets.

Yeah, I know. I did wonder whether I should put that bit in. TBH, this thread has helped cement my views on the subject. So many people get so little from their employers and I know we provide a great deal. That's always been my policy: treat people how you would want to be treated. So I...

Blimey. Having read this thread, I'm going to have to review my policy! In 2013 (not all at Xmas) we will have given: Each department has a meal out once a quarter, budget £30 pp each time A Summer party for staff, their partners and their kids. Free food (we bring in 5 external caterers)...