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Friday, December 03, 2004
Pinnacles
It's not hard to be a cynic when the organisation you work for stuffs you with sugary foods and beer, at the same time handing out laminated A4 sheets to celebrate the achievements of individuals.
Once a month here we're all herded into a meeting room where a table covered with donuts, lamingtons and fruits awaits us. Then a guy an executive in a blue shirt (no tie) and slacks reads out the list of people celebrating their birthday during the month. Fortunately there's no group signing of 'Happy Birthday'.
Then he reads out the names of those of us who have been nominated for a 'Pinnacle Award'. These awards come in three Tiers - Tier 1 gets you a laminated A4 certificate, Tier 2 gets you a framed certificate and gift voucher, and Tier 3 gets you $10,000.
I don't know what you have to do to get $10,000, but I intend to find out.
As I said it's not hard to be a cynic. Think about how much a good employee is worth to an organisation, and then measure it against a laminated A4 certificate. Still, it's better than some places, where they don't even attempt to motivate their employees at all.
Once a month here we're all herded into a meeting room where a table covered with donuts, lamingtons and fruits awaits us. Then a guy an executive in a blue shirt (no tie) and slacks reads out the list of people celebrating their birthday during the month. Fortunately there's no group signing of 'Happy Birthday'.
Then he reads out the names of those of us who have been nominated for a 'Pinnacle Award'. These awards come in three Tiers - Tier 1 gets you a laminated A4 certificate, Tier 2 gets you a framed certificate and gift voucher, and Tier 3 gets you $10,000.
I don't know what you have to do to get $10,000, but I intend to find out.
As I said it's not hard to be a cynic. Think about how much a good employee is worth to an organisation, and then measure it against a laminated A4 certificate. Still, it's better than some places, where they don't even attempt to motivate their employees at all.
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Dumplings back in play
After the 37 individual violations of the food hygiene regulations, I had removed the Camy Shanghai Dumpling Restaurant from the lunch rotation. Despite never having been sick there, and clearly enjoying the wonderful flavours of the dumplings, red bean pancakes and noodle dishes, I felt that knowing what I knew would spoil the experience for me.
Today I went back - and it was still good. The flavours aren't quite the same as they were - the steamed Peking and vegetable dumplings in particular seemed a little odd, but the fried pork dumplings were excellent, as was the hot chicken noodle and fried rice stick.
And at $5.50 for a plate of dumplings, it's still one of the Best Value Meals in Town.
Therefore I am announcing that as far as I am concerned, Camy Shanghai Dumpling Restaurant is Back in the Game.
Today I went back - and it was still good. The flavours aren't quite the same as they were - the steamed Peking and vegetable dumplings in particular seemed a little odd, but the fried pork dumplings were excellent, as was the hot chicken noodle and fried rice stick.
And at $5.50 for a plate of dumplings, it's still one of the Best Value Meals in Town.
Therefore I am announcing that as far as I am concerned, Camy Shanghai Dumpling Restaurant is Back in the Game.
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