Re: Sorry to hear we lost some good staff members.
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Whonnock Boy
For sure. The record has now been straightened by a former employee that was, at least it is my understanding, disgruntled. I could be wrong, and I apologize in advance if I am.
It's pretty obvious to see who sent him, where he's been getting his info, and whose agenda he's following.
So now I'm "disgruntled"? What happened to the part where I was "let go"? Did you decide that perhaps that story was a lie and you didn't know what you were talking about after all? Thank you for editing that smear out of your comments.
My post was motivated by the nonsense that was being posted about the staff. That's it. Do you think they are unaware of the things that are said about them here?
Re: Sorry to hear we lost some good staff members.
I did not wish for my comments to be misconstrued as you being fired. "Let go", can mean many things. A lie? Not from me.
I'm quite certain staff have their hands of the social media pulse.
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Originally Posted by
Kermit
So now I'm "disgruntled"? What happened to part where I was "let go"? Did you decide that perhaps that story was a lie and you didn't know what you were talking about after all? Thank you for editing that smear out of your comments.
My post was motivated by the nonsense that was being posted about the staff. That's it. Do you think they are unaware of the things that are said about them here?
Re: Sorry to hear we lost some good staff members.
Under the current Director of Operations and Finance Coordinator, the BCWF's financial health has improved considerably.
Some people don't like a corporate culture that instills accountability and sober second thought to ensure that members' funds are being used wisely. And that's okay, there are other places for them in the job market.
As a BCWF member, I'm very happy that our money is being used to grow the organization and is being strictly controlled by competent management who have insisted on procedures and policies to protect our financial position. Not everyone likes to work in an organization with policies and procedures in place, and that's okay too, as there are other places out there that are better suited to them.
Re: Sorry to hear we lost some good staff members.
Thank you for your post Kermit, it's good to see the truth finally confirmed.
Re: Sorry to hear we lost some good staff members.
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Originally Posted by
Fisher-Dude
Under the current Director of Operations and Finance Coordinator, the BCWF's financial health has improved considerably.
Some people don't like a corporate culture that instills accountability and sober second thought to ensure that members' funds are being used wisely. And that's okay, there are other places for them in the job market.
As a BCWF member, I'm very happy that our money is being used to grow the organization and is being strictly controlled by competent management who have insisted on procedures and policies to protect our financial position. Not everyone likes to work in an organization with policies and procedures in place, and that's okay too, as there are other places out there that are better suited to them.
So to sum up, rather than having genuine concerns about their work environment, staff are resigning en masse because:
1 - They don't want to follow rules and procedures or be held accountable for their work.
2 - They are not able to spend BCWF money however they choose.
The staff have always been subject to well-established rules and procedures in nearly all aspects of BCWF operations, and this is especially true when it comes to spending the organization’s money. They worked under very strict financial controls right from the start, and didn’t have the ability to use BCWF funds "unwisely" in the first place, even if they wanted to.
Of course, your position on the BCWF Finance Committee means that you already know all of this.
If by chance you truly do believe the explanation you have offered up, why were these staff not shown the door a long time ago? Better yet, why on earth would one of them have been promoted recently if she was mismanaging money, lacked accountability, and was not a fit for the “corporate culture”?
You should really consider taking your own advice by applying some of that "sober second thought" to the information you are being given, because this nonsense turns to dust the instant facts enter the conversation.
Re: Sorry to hear we lost some good staff members.
touché Kermit, only one small mistake, the head of staff seems to be able to spend on a whim.
Re: Sorry to hear we lost some good staff members.
It sounds like you intimate knowledge as to why these employees left. Maybe you could fully explain the situation? The details?
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Originally Posted by
Kermit
So to sum up, rather than having genuine concerns about their work environment, staff are resigning en masse because:
1 - They don't want to follow rules and procedures or be held accountable for their work.
2 - They are not able to spend BCWF money however they choose.
The staff have always been subject to well-established rules and procedures in nearly all aspects of BCWF operations, and this is especially true when it comes to spending the organization’s money. They worked under very strict financial controls right from the start, and didn’t have the ability to use BCWF funds "unwisely" in the first place, even if they wanted to.
Of course, your position on the BCWF Finance Committee means that you already know all of this.
If by chance you truly do believe the explanation you have offered up, why were these staff not shown the door a long time ago? Better yet, why on earth would one of them have been promoted recently if she was mismanaging money, lacked accountability, and was not a fit for the “corporate culture”?
You should really consider taking your own advice by applying some of that "sober second thought" to the information you are being given, because this nonsense turns to dust the instant facts enter the conversation.
You are, without a doubt, one of the last people who should be throwing out accusations regarding the misuse of Federation funds. If you wish to go there, I will happily oblige.
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fowl language
touché Kermit, only one small mistake, the head of staff seems to be able to spend on a whim.
Re: Sorry to hear we lost some good staff members.
The biggest waste of money at the BCWF, IMO, was having to defend itself in court against a guy who sent racial and sexual emails to a female staff member.
The question I have is, has the loser in that court case paid the costs to the BCWF as demanded by the judge, and if not, why not?
Re: Sorry to hear we lost some good staff members.
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Fisher-Dude
The biggest waste of money at the BCWF, IMO, was having to defend itself in court against a guy who sent racial and sexual emails to a female staff member.
The question I have is, has the loser in that court case paid the costs to the BCWF as demanded by the judge, and if not, why not?
Good choice - I wouldn't have responded to my post either if I were you.
Re: Sorry to hear we lost some good staff members.
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Originally Posted by
Kermit
I wouldn't have responded to my post if I were you either.
What's to say? I've dealt with disgruntled ex-employees before in my career, and there's little that can be said to make them let go of bitterness and move on with their lives if they aren't ready emotionally to think about what is best for their careers.