Timing

Such fun. Lord Hall announces details of cuts to jobs and budgets just as his HR Director invites staff to complete the annual online survey in order to indicate exactly how much they are enjoying their work.

The regular thermometer-in-the-armpit-of-the-corporate-body asks for scores on questions such as "I have confidence in decisions made by the BBC Executive Team" and "There are fair open processes for filling internal vacancies".  Last year only 42% agreed with the first, and 38% with the second.

Meanwhile, it always seems to be manana in BBC HR. Valerie Hughes-D'Aeth was up before the Trust in September (13 months after starting as Director) and said she would have some new ideas to bring them in the New Year. What was wrong with the Amey handbook, Val ?

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