This week the billionaire owner of sports direct pulled out a wad of £50 notes during a security check. On the back of a committee investigation into the work practices of the company relating to their employees this 'act' has caused a bit of a stir.
I have a couple of initial feelings about this, again I am not defending anyone.
1) billionaire has wad of £50 notes, So what is being said here? "a rich/successful man has money" or "OMG he still uses cash"
2) the commons committee which has investigated the sports direct issue has clearly put the blame at the feet of the top brass within the company and this is ultimately correct. But having seen large organisations it is often difficult to change and control cultures at all levels of management. where did the ban of toilet breaks during a shift come form? was it from the top ? should the top have been aware? if they are looking at these issues who grows the business and who reports to and from HR departments?
To me I do wonder about the naming and shaming of owners and directors however in this case it is leading to changes in the organisation, so Yes the work of the committee has been done but the practicioners within the company who may well have been responsible for many of the conditions are able to move around under the radar.
Just some thoughts.
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