BrewDog: yet another hip company using 'rebel' language to sell its stuff

[DaphneM]

Here's how many people signed that open letter to Brewdog. Most have used their real names:

An Open Letter to BrewDog, Punks With Purpose

9th June 2021 (Published on behalf of former BrewDog staff) Dear BrewDog, In the last few weeks, we have witnessed what will hopefully be the start of...

www.punkswithpurpose.org

Lets try to be slightly more accurate shall we.

221 signed the letter 97 of them just used initials or their first name
106 anonymous signed

 

[editor]

Lets try to be slightly more accurate shall we.

221 signed the letter 97 of them just used initials or their first name
106 anonymous signed

Yes. And? You don't think that's a fucking huge number of people to be accusing a company of creating a toxic work environment?

And since that letter there's been the BBC documentary where several brave employees went on camera to tell of their experiences.

So what's your point? And why do you think some chose not to post up their full names? Any ideas? Go on, I'm sure you can work this one out.

 

[DaphneM]

Yes. And? You don't think that's a fucking huge number of people to be accusing a company of creating a toxic work environment?

And since that letter there's been the BBC documentary where several brave employees went on camera to tell of their experiences.

So what's your point? And why do you think some chose not to post up their full names? Any ideas? Go on, I'm sure you can work this one out.

i shall await your apology for misrepresenting the facts (i suspect in vain)

i understand, toxic work environment isnt very nice but

hes not the mafia, hes a twat in a suit, hes not going to hunt them down, dont be a silly

 

[Spymaster]

i shall await your apology for misrepresenting the facts (i suspect in vain)

i understand, toxic work environment isnt very nice but

hes not the mafia, hes a twat in a suit, hes not going to hunt them down, dont be a silly

This is definitely correct.

 

[Spymaster]

Well, it's an astonishingly generous offer. I'll let you know if I change my mind.

It won’t be one that’s open for ever. As you’ll appreciate, I’m in high demand.

 

[Spymaster]

Maybe the fact that he's now suing the director of a media agency for a campaign of untrue allegations about him?

As I said earlier, this could be a very interesting case.

I think there’s quite a high likelihood that certain people on this thread will go all quiet when the truth comes out. It’s pretty clear that a lot of the charges against him are made up nonsense, and as we’ve seen on this thread, the haters are experts at massaging the facts to suit their agenda.

 

[ElizabethofYork]

Its will also be interesting to see the result of Ofcom's investigation into the BBC documentary.

BrewDog triggers Ofcom complaint over BBC documentary

Chief executive also complains directly to broadcaster about personal attacks within it

www.google.co.uk

 

[pbsmooth]

Lets try to be slightly more accurate shall we.

221 signed the letter 97 of them just used initials or their first name
106 anonymous signed

they're estimated to have 882 employees so around 75% of staff didn't sign it... god I hate lawyers.

 

[equationgirl]

they're estimated to have 882 employees so around 75% of staff didn't sign it... god I hate lawyers.

But a quarter of the workforce did sign it. That's a huge amount. We don't know how many of the 75% wanted to sign it but were too scared/ persuaded not to etc

 

[ddraig]

jesus wept, the apologists

 

[pbsmooth]

I was kinda joking.

 

[nastyned]

More on the court case: Conspiracy Weary — BrewDog CEO Files Fraud Lawsuit Against Woman He Paid for Information — Good Beer Hunting

 

[equationgirl]

I was kinda joking.

I know, it's just that some people might conveniently forget the pressure that can be put on people in this type of situation. I personally think more wanted to sign but needed the job more than the grief.

Where the main brewery and bottling factory is located, there's not a lot of other jobs available.

 

[teuchter]

they're estimated to have 882 employees so around 75% of staff didn't sign it... god I hate lawyers.

It seems they have about 800 employees at their HQ, but something like 1,500 employed in their bars.

If you assume that staff turnover is quite high (it usually is with bar staff) then you have to multiply that by some number related to the number of years Brewdog have been in business.

The total number of people who have been employed by Brewdog since it was established must be a few thousand at least.

 

[ElizabethofYork]

jesus wept, the apologists

Or realists.

 

[editor]

i shall await your apology for misrepresenting the facts (i suspect in vain)

i understand, toxic work environment isnt very nice but

hes not the mafia, hes a twat in a suit, hes not going to hunt them down, dont be a silly

Misrepresenting what 'facts' you tiresome, dull troll?

 

[editor]

More on the court case: Conspiracy Weary — BrewDog CEO Files Fraud Lawsuit Against Woman He Paid for Information — Good Beer Hunting

Fucking hell (edited)

The article you are looking for has been temporarily removed pending a legal review after the receipt of a “Cease and Desist” letter from the attorneys representing James Watt in an active criminal proceeding in the UK. This article was about the parties and claims of that case. Pending further legal review and determination of compliance with the UK’s “Contempt of Court Act of 1981” that prohibits potential influence via media for ongoing court cases, regardless of the accuracy and the veracity of the reporting. The article may be republished and/or, updated at that time. Contemporaneous details revealed in the case will be part of our regular and ongoing reporting, at which time sections of this article may once again be published

 

[friedaweed]

It seems they have about 800 employees at their HQ, but something like 1,500 employed in their bars.

If you assume that staff turnover is quite high (it usually is with bar staff) then you have to multiply that by some number related to the number of years Brewdog have been in business.

The total number of people who have been employed by Brewdog since it was established must be a few thousand at least.

My calculations based upon your formulae bring me to the number Twelvety

 

[equationgirl]

Describing a toxic workplace as 'not very nice' is missing the point by a mile DaphneM

One can put up with a not very nice workplace a lot more than a toxic one destroying one's mental health and actual will to live.

 

[billy_bob]

Fucking hell:

So ... 'yes, I did instruct her to commit fraud - but not that one, the one I wanted her to do!'

 

[nastyned]

Fucking hell:

The court case that it was strongly implied was about Punks With Purpose and the BBC documentary ... is in fact about a woman he paid to spy on ex-staff!

 

[editor]

And let's not forget why some workers have been reluctant to be named:

BrewDog boss accused of trying to intimidate ex-staff over TV exposé

James Watt appears to warn sources who gave evidence to BBC that their identities could be revealed

www.theguardian.com

And here's what the union said about it:

A spokesperson for the Unite trade union criticised Watt’s comments. “Any attempt to intimidate current and former workers taking a stand on systemic mistreatment will not be tolerated,” said Bryan Simpson, an industrial organiser for Unite Hospitality. “We will represent all Unite members fully against efforts by a multimillionaire to silence them.”

 

[Spymaster]

Or realists.

Non-sheep

 

[Spymaster]

So ... 'yes, I did instruct her to commit fraud - but not that one, the one I wanted her to do!'

Your critical faculties really do need working on, Billy. The sooner we get out for that beer the better.

 

[friedaweed]

This one still makes me bork



Does anyone else think he looks a bit Chris Martin?

 

[editor]

That excellent Good Beer Hunting article is rightly getting praised by a craft beer mag:



And this summary highlights what a bizarre story this is

 

[Spymaster]

This one still makes me bork

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Does anyone else think he looks a bit Chris Martin?

I reckon that's a shop. Looks like a Putin pic with the head changed.

 

[editor]

This one still makes me bork

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Does anyone else think he looks a bit Chris Martin?

It just sums up the twat.

 

[friedaweed]

I reckon that's a shop. Looks like a Putin pic with the head changed.

I reckon if you offer to turn up like this billy_bob will meet you for that pint.

I's not a shop it's from this shoot they did.

BrewDog founder launches stinging attack on alcohol marketing watchdog

BrewDog founder launches stinging attack on alcohol marketing watchdog. From PR Week

www.prweek.com

 

[teuchter]

Looks like he was intentionally impersonating Putin, as part of launching a beer aimed against homophobia, with 50% of profits going towards relevant charities. Disgusting.

Hello, My Name is Vladimir

Not for gays

www.brewdog.com