Outsiders

The FT has noticed that the BBC has been using HR consultancy Croner, of Hinckley, to supply independent people to sit on internal grievance hearings. The BBC 'fessed up to this in January last year.

Perhaps Auntie should have gone for Croner's full service HR offer, which claims 90% success rate at tribunals. For 20,000 employees, their fees would be £1.3m p.a.