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It’s disgusting. Just seen this I mean WTAF

I’ve steered clear of the thread as it’s veered so far away from the original topic, just devastated for the poor families The riots/violence last night was totally unacceptable though. What is wrong with people ? What did it achieve apart from bring more fear and upset to the local community...

Been saying for years there should be a bursary and/or refund system for tuition fees for certain subjects and jobs as part of a wider industrial strategy. For certain public sector jobs ie teachers or nurses it could be part of an agreement to gradually write off tuition fees after years...

I honestly think Torp could end up being top quality player. I just don’t know if Robins would start with a three off sheaf, Rudoni and Torp as it might leave us a bit light defensively and he’s naturally cautious. got some good options though

I was saying one of those playing alongside Sheaf and Rudoni (probably Eccles for me)

Im not say we don’t need some depth but Saddle was suggesting none of those lads had the quality to start alongside Rudoni and sheaf. I disagree.

Im not having that. Eccles, Torp and Allen all very good. Yes, if sheaf gets injured I’d be concerned but I wouldn’t say we’re lacking

Never realised clay pigeon/trap shooting could be so nervy Ps Looks like he could be Mark Robins kid !

Mott been sacked as white ball coach. Been coming. I always thought it was a bit of a strange appointment

Ive always believed that if an organisation/ business can afford it and an employee is doing their job, pay rises should be at least the level of inflation. Those that work hard, go above and beyond should get more than inflation. Those that aren’t delivering shouldn’t expect a pay rise I’m a...

Yeah, if you look back at my previous posts I’ve always said flexible/hybrid working is best. I believe that a majority of civil service is now back to the office at least part of the time which should hopefully help productivity figures

Im not sure that’s correct though Dave https://fortune.com/2023/07/06/remote-workers-less-productive-wfh-research/ Many people will be more productive, many won’t be. It depends on role, personal circumstances, office/home environment, drive, experience, IT/Comms access, commute time etc etc...

The ONS obviously used various measures (which have gone on for years). The things that sprang to my mind across the public sector were strikes, ill health and WFH. They’ll be others around processes, focus on increasing people numbers in nhs but not the same on capital equipment, higher agency...

It’s a genuine comment about productivity. If you read through the previous posts my point was that productivity should/needs to improve to maintain inflation/above inflation pay rises. There are unlikely to be strikes due to the proposed pay rises so that should naturally lead to higher...

As you know, I was talking about Reeves messaging yesterday ie what she can afford to do going forwards.

Id argue if you keep giving people above inflation payrises without condition and improvement in performance (which is running below where it was/needs to be) you’re unlikely to have a business to employ any staff Ps ‘withhold pay from workers’ is a bit different to saying we can’t keep paying...

Im not talking about GDP and agree I don’t think public services should be involved in this. I’m talking about productivity. It was increasing pre covid (and since 2010) and although bounced post, hadnt increased again since 2022 and remains 6.8% below pre pandemic I personally think without...

Then there’s basics like processes in hospitals but it’s all been discussed before. We’ve now got more docs and nurses but something like 15% beds blocked by people who should be released/in social care. I presume that in itself causes a massive negative productivity impact I might be wrong but...

These are ONS and IFS numbers not mine. Productivity was rising pre covid something has happened since. Public sector has received above inflation rises, i haven’t objected to this. I’ve just said in future you can’t continue with reducing productivity and higher than inflation payrises. As I...

The private sector will be driven more by tightness of labour market (is there limited amount of workers and large number of vacancies). Vacancies are dropping. Also if a business isn’t making large enough profits they can’t pay employees above inflation pay rises 🤷‍♂️ Soon find out anyway