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Comment on Business Continuity – Plan for the Unplanned by Business Essentials Conference » dohr: » Business Continuity – are you prepared for a disaster?

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:15:16 +0000

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Comment on Recruiting Blind by Barry Viniker

Barry Viniker — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:44:30 +0000

Brilliant article, thank you Donna. Looking forward to hearing much more about this from you in person at the Business Essentials Conference (http://www.businessessentialsconference.co.uk) on February 29th.

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Comment on Recruiting Blind by Dinah Carver

Dinah Carver — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:09:47 +0000

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Comment on Are your beliefs ‘protected’ in law? by Donna@dohr

Donna@dohr — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:19:28 +0000

Comments which have been emailed directly to me ……..

Beverley said
That's extremely interesting, and worrying. As a Jew, I am torn – on the one hand I believe in all the things that make Britain and its democracy great like freedom of speech – but on the other hand I know what happens when extremist views are allowed to go unchecked. Indeed, I have recently been involved myself in trying to stop some BNP propaganda being spread.

You absolutely hit the nail on the head when you say how can you define philosophical belief. It is human nature that people holding & voicing extreme views in opposition to the majority in a workplace (or anywhere else) are likely to be marginalised, if not persecuted. Which is why there are these laws, I suppose.

Comment on Are your beliefs ‘protected’ in law? by Darren

Darren — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:30:16 +0000

In an ever increasing multi-cultural society, it is even more important to be respectful and understanding of other peoples beliefs and philosophies, however deep rooted they are. I do not believe people should be discriminated against.

Although it is important to be respectful to individuals, it is also important for individuals to be respectful of the beliefs and philosophies of the company they choose to work for. If company A has a certain ethos or philosophy that contradicts the employee’s beliefs, then it would seem quite hypocritical for the employee to consider working for company A. If the employee felt strongly about their beliefs, then surely they would work for company B. It is important to have two way communication between the employee and employer so they can understand each others beliefs.

Comment on Are your beliefs ‘protected’ in law? by Graham

Graham — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:44:11 +0000

Some thirty years ago, a work colleague was an active supporter of a certain political party. However distasteful, he had a fundamental right to support,debate and publicize his cause according to the law. It did not prevent his promotion, until he relayed his more radical political views to customers, who found his extreme stance somewhat at odds to their own. However, the acceptability of a deep rooted way of life is very much in the eyes of the beholder.. who is qualified to judge what society will bear and what is right? Philosophical belief diversity should encourage healthy debate, and, however difficult to accept, not affect opportunity.

Comment on Are your beliefs ‘protected’ in law? by Aly

Aly — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:57:20 +0000

Personally, i think the law is going completely nuts… Not just in regard to employment law, but everything. There's barely any freedom of opinion any longer and I think it's only a matter of time before this all backfires in a massive way. Time will tell though.

Comment on Do we need a high pay commission by Asit

Asit — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:35:40 +0000

Hi Donna, good article. topical.

My twopeneth:

Unfortunately not all organizations in the public or private sector agree on how to address this delicate crucial issue.

Some points for discussion:

1) We live in a society where individuals consider the public sector as a means to generating wealth (i.e. adopting private sector business ethos)instead of serving the public. They achieve this because they are not 'effectively' accountable. They should reap rewards from achievement based on outside independant measurement (not internal where they can bypass systems). I agree, if they fail, they do not receive.

2) The private sector adopts performance based pay commissions. This is essential in a competitive environment. How much one gets is based on how well the company is structured and specifics to their industry. This will always bve the case.

The question is more applicable to the public sector than private.

All the best, Asit

Comment on Do we need a high pay commission by shelleyfishel

shelleyfishel — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:51:48 +0000

Hi Donna

This is the first time I have read your blog and it is well written concise and to the point. I was not aware of a High Pay Commission! I own my own company which is a small business looking to grow and I always want to be able to pay and be paid fairly and at the top of the scale. I don't see any value in someone outside of my business setting how much I can pay myslef or my employees.

Keep up the great work.

Regards

Shelley