25th February 2009, 11:54 AM
Good points Tileman... and so lets not let this thread spin off. Listing things that people do is not relevant... The point is... we can all do it... we can all list how busy we are... so whjat.??
I am not having a go at IfA staff (and yes they are here, and can defend themselves, but don't need to) I even say the words..
" they work very hard " can't be clearer than that.
My question is if this is such an urgent issue, requiring speed of action... should not somebody like Kenny be coming up with what is in essence the minutes of the meeting? I do hope that there will be more, whereby the concepts that were discussed are explored, - however, it seems that Peter Hintons 36 bullet points will be the start.
" it is not reasonable to expect people to do unpaid overtime and sacrifice their free time " but we all do it when needs must, however, this can be done in normal working hours. I have already stated clearly it will be well presented. In a list of important things... this is quite high though.
However, the recent BAJR Survey of over 100 companies is showing interesting trends. It was unfortunate that a previous offer to Kenny at the IfA for this additional short survey was greeted with a thanks but your survey is not repeatable and we have got enough organistions. There I was offering info to the IfA, and I am not even in it! I also gave them access to my entire list of contractors database. I help with the Tax and Accommodation and other issues, though it has been some time since we talked of producing a joint statement... I expect other things have got in the way.
So its a bit rich that a non-member offers so much, for no possible gain, other than the fact that we need to work together and place petty squabbles to one side..... It should be pointed out that this is not about who does what... it is about what is done.
I look forward to the IfA Recession seminar results, though I have seen enough from Paul excellent appraisal.
To return to the thread... the time for action is looking increasingly passed.. when the BAJR survey results are published, I feel people may get a surprise.
ps... nice news about baby in april
?When a sinister person means to be your enemy, they always start by trying to become your friend.?
William Blake
I am not having a go at IfA staff (and yes they are here, and can defend themselves, but don't need to) I even say the words..
" they work very hard " can't be clearer than that.
My question is if this is such an urgent issue, requiring speed of action... should not somebody like Kenny be coming up with what is in essence the minutes of the meeting? I do hope that there will be more, whereby the concepts that were discussed are explored, - however, it seems that Peter Hintons 36 bullet points will be the start.
" it is not reasonable to expect people to do unpaid overtime and sacrifice their free time " but we all do it when needs must, however, this can be done in normal working hours. I have already stated clearly it will be well presented. In a list of important things... this is quite high though.
However, the recent BAJR Survey of over 100 companies is showing interesting trends. It was unfortunate that a previous offer to Kenny at the IfA for this additional short survey was greeted with a thanks but your survey is not repeatable and we have got enough organistions. There I was offering info to the IfA, and I am not even in it! I also gave them access to my entire list of contractors database. I help with the Tax and Accommodation and other issues, though it has been some time since we talked of producing a joint statement... I expect other things have got in the way.
So its a bit rich that a non-member offers so much, for no possible gain, other than the fact that we need to work together and place petty squabbles to one side..... It should be pointed out that this is not about who does what... it is about what is done.
I look forward to the IfA Recession seminar results, though I have seen enough from Paul excellent appraisal.
To return to the thread... the time for action is looking increasingly passed.. when the BAJR survey results are published, I feel people may get a surprise.
ps... nice news about baby in april
?When a sinister person means to be your enemy, they always start by trying to become your friend.?
William Blake