Labour Day: How we can save the world

LONDON — There’s no sense bring timid about it: Let’s save the world.

Everyone seems to agree that the planet is in dire shape. And we are making it worse father than better. Al Gore and now John Prescott (sic) are evangelising about the need for action.

But there’s one important thing that’s missing…

…And I [...]

MacLeod Report: Can’t we go faster?

LAKE DISTRICT — I really like David MacLeod. And I am very pleased that the Prime Minister is excited about the idea of employee engagement. I like that he sees it as a possible source of competitive advantage for Britain.

(I am a bit disappointed that with so many delays they only issued it this week, [...]

Treating people right… it’s good business

SOUTH WEST LONDON — I was talking to a senior HR person at a client’s conference this week. She was asking about Able and How. I started explaining our HR set up. And she was quite surprised.

“Wow. You do all that for such a small company?! That’s remarkable.”

And I guess she’s right.

We try not to [...]

How processes communicate; sleeveface and political correctness

FULHAM ROAD — I am the unfortunate victim of some stupid processes gone wrong. Like most people.

1. The City of Westminster is trying to charge me for a parking violation they agree is wrong. The “voice recognition system” inverted a T and B on my car registration (licence plate). So now [...]