Layoffs layoffs layoffs
Laying off a dozen finance staff 3 months before Christmas, just so the CFO can employ new people into the same roles but closer to where he lives doesn't give 'Together Stronger' vibes, like their tagline states.
Over the last few years, starting when the 5 legacy companies combined and a board was created, there has been more staff leaving, whether by their own fruition or by way of 'redundancy' than the company are able to re-employ and fill previous positions.
This doesn't stop the CFO using (not so) critical thinking and deciding to completely lay-off the accounts department before securing new staff, in Milton Keynes.
Obviously, not just putting a strain on what staff is left in accounts but also on the other departments that require information from Account as well as those who Accounts need information from - creating an atmosphere of dread, sorrow & despair.
But, don't worry. Surely the 'powers that be' know what they're doing, right? right??
They're all experienced in the sector that they're now trading in, right?..
They've spent years mastering their trade, by successfully managing people/teams/departments, as well as years in civil engineering/traffic management/ contracting, right???
No?.. oh, well.. good luck to them, then.
To the staff, the do-ers - not the board, not the senior management;
Good luck!
Good luck for the next few years of insecurity, for the fear of the unknown.
Here's to you being able to get out, before you're forced out. Do it on your accord, when you say, when you're comfortably ready.
But, do it sooner rather than later.
- MM
1 października 2025
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