Screaming into the Void: The Pointlessness of the Employee Opinion Survey

All companies claim its most valuable assets are its staff, and their feedback is essential. Happy employees are productive employees. And a productive employee makes for a happy company. Therefore, any company survey is treated with great fanfare. Like a new testament - if the Messiah had a People and Productivity department. A survey is … Continue reading Screaming into the Void: The Pointlessness of the Employee Opinion Survey

Corruption, Corporate Greed and Orange Juice with Pulp Triggering the Collapse of Society: A Theory

“It’s got a lot to answer for.” He said, apropos of nothing. I was in the Supermarket, reaching for some orange juice, when the gentlemen next to me declared this. My first impression was that I was being brought into a domestic dispute between this man and his personified orange beverage. And in those kind … Continue reading Corruption, Corporate Greed and Orange Juice with Pulp Triggering the Collapse of Society: A Theory

Demand More From Your Declarations of Affection

‘Happy anniversary, baby. I love you to the moon and back.’ an acquaintance posted on Facebook. ‘Thank you, baby. Love you too.’ Was the reply, alongside a litany of other equally tepid and tiresome responses from others unable to let five minutes go by without forcing themselves into someone else’s life. But, of the responses, … Continue reading Demand More From Your Declarations of Affection