Teuchter Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I noticed this story today. The scheme supposedly to improve workers well being looks suspiciously like a big brother type ruse to weed out, who they might view as, malcontents. Treating staff as adults and with respect seems to be beyond them. As for the institutional shareholders, it is worth noting that it is not the fact that the staff are maltreated that is the issue for them, but the fact that it is causing bad publicity. A problem that I imagine will be solved by PR rather than changes to business practices. "Which would you press?We reported earlier on how Sports Direct chairman Keith Hellawell is facing a vote of no confidence from some big shareholders next week. One of their concerns has been the retailer's bad press over treatment of staff.Well, The Guardian reports that Sports Direct has come up with a novel way to try improve things at the Shirebrook warehouse, in Derbyshire. When the 3,000-plus workers clock in, they are asked to press a touchpad featuring a happy or sad face emoji to indicate if they are satisfied with working conditions. The system uses fingerprint recognition tech, and those who press 'sad' can be called to see a manager to discuss their situation.The Unite union isn't happy, calling it a bogus system that glosses over major discontent. Sports Direct says it's just one of many ways to address staff concerns." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Mike Ashley is involved. I suspect something quite legal is afoot, but Id suggest he'll spin an interpretation of the grey area to his benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Riva Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 The phrase, "I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him", could easily have been coined with Ashley in mind. The people who work for him at Sports Direct will have been carefully selected. Having an almost perpetual Tory Government, means that they can carry on pretty much as they like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_K Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 "The system uses fingerprint recognition tech, and those who press 'sad' can be called to see a manager to discuss their situation."Can you imagine how that discussion would go?"So, you're sad here?" "Yes, but...""You're fired!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 "The system uses fingerprint recognition tech, and those who press 'sad' can be called to see a manager to discuss their situation."Can you imagine how that discussion would go?"So, you're sad here?" "Yes, but...""If you dont want to be here, **** off" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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