Religion and Ethics Forum
General Category => Politics & Current Affairs => Topic started by: Humph Warden Bennett on September 23, 2018, 02:22:13 PM
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Credit where credit is due, this seems a good policy to me,
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jeremy-corbyn-workers-boards-labour-conference-one-third-union-a8550946.html
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Credit where credit is due, this seems a good policy to me,
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jeremy-corbyn-workers-boards-labour-conference-one-third-union-a8550946.html
I certainly think some representation for the workforce on the board is a good idea. It's important that the entire workforce feels that they are part of the company. When you get an us v them situation, it's rarely a good thing.
I'd be interested to find out where Corbyn gets this "reckless corporate culture" thing from. Does he think it is a serious problem? Has he got examples? How many companies' corporate culture is reckless.
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I wondered that too. Decisions taken at board level which cause employees to be insecure in their jobs?
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There are companies that do stand out; Sports Direct comes to my mind; as being run ruthlessly. Is that the same as recklessness?
A definition is needed of "reckless corporate culture", I feel.
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It's a soundbite.
'Ruthless' is something I'd agree with - but ruthlessness is widely seen as essential for economic success in business.
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I agree, Mr Corbyn does need to explain exactly what he means. Sure he knows what he means but it's not immediately obvious. Reckless means rash, thoughtless, impulsive amongst other things, none of which are professional attitudes. If you did work for people like that you would be insecure.
Perhaps he means 'uncaring'. He wants industry to be more nurturing and inclusive.
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He's not stupid. He's hinting at the kinds of behaviour that brought about the banking crisis.
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And maybe Carillion as well.
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True.