Pacifiers and Diapers

Sometimes it just transforms us. A great CEO understands how infantile and dependent the underlings can become. They can become so institutionalized that they begin to believe they have a predominant right to their job and that the employer must provide for them in all parts of their lives. I just discovered that one of our money loser divisions has still not implemented any plan to correct its course yet productive time is being spent with employees attending meetings for safety. Certainly I understand we all want to feel safe but to hold a meeting, monthly or weekly, is plain silliness. I was astounded and decided to attend one of these meetings incognito. Since Corporate Dick produces nothing at the headquarters office I could not imagine what this safety discussion could entail. I sat and listened in amazement and disgust. They were discussing healthy dinner meals, allergies for playing outside, lightning dangers when away from work, driving safely, exposure to the sun and sun screen, then they started discussing impending layoffs. Nothing had to do with safety on the job! Unbelievable time wasting folly! I asked the head of this division why this was being allowed. The response was attributed to corporate liability to prevent lawsuits. Have we lost our marbles? Should not the company counter sue for employee stupidity? How an employee chooses to live and act outside of work should not be grounds for them to blame the company for not guiding them through life. In retrospect I see costs are increasing. Maybe we should look at moving some of our operations to countries where employees live on their own. There are countries where children are more responsible for their actions than adult employees. What am I paying for? I called Trolly to set up a meeting with our lawyers. It is time to fix the wagon or is it baby strollers. Stop pandering. Perhaps pacifiers and diapers should be given to each employee.

CD