31st October 2006, 05:04 PM
The point is Gizmo. That smaller units have demonstrated that they can cope with change and some have even embraced it by both supporting (and in some cases exceeding) IFA and BAJR pay scales and joining the IFA RAO scheme. This has clearly not sent them to the wall - but instead may have actually improved their position. By attracting larger and more discerning clients, contracts via arch. consultants, and by increasing the morale of their entire workforce by implementing better pay and training. Your management's unenlightened attitude in this instance could be compounding the problem. What they should instead be doing is responding to these fundamental changes in archaeology and looking at ways to gradually improve pay and conditions over time. Not just ruling it out of hand. Loyalty is a 2 way street, why anyone should reward an employers intransigence with loyalty is beyond me.