25th April 2012, 10:59 AM
Probably the most sensible thing you've ever posted Unit, you feeling alright?
You're absolutely correct though. Everyone effectively has a 'patch' even if some like to think their patch is the whole UK. It is surely self-evident that, if everyone is being paid about the same amount and the staff are equally skilled and experienced, then travel/accommodation costs are often going to be the deciding factor. Of course, you could invest in training staff so that they get more skills and experience, but how often does that happen? In my experience the larger companies are the worst for taking the piss with regard to travel time as far as their own staff are concerned. Another cunning plan is the multiple 'office' route where you can win work in another location, and then not provide accommodation because it the place of employment is some PO box in an industrial estate close to the site. Nice!
You're absolutely correct though. Everyone effectively has a 'patch' even if some like to think their patch is the whole UK. It is surely self-evident that, if everyone is being paid about the same amount and the staff are equally skilled and experienced, then travel/accommodation costs are often going to be the deciding factor. Of course, you could invest in training staff so that they get more skills and experience, but how often does that happen? In my experience the larger companies are the worst for taking the piss with regard to travel time as far as their own staff are concerned. Another cunning plan is the multiple 'office' route where you can win work in another location, and then not provide accommodation because it the place of employment is some PO box in an industrial estate close to the site. Nice!