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The office 'scolding email' thread

Naughtiness going on downstairs, but vigilant management are keeping 'em Peeled.


"Hi all,

We continue to have multiple instances of IT equipment being removed or unplugged from staff hot desk locations in our ... and ... locations. Equipment on our hot desks is there for all employees to make use of, so removing them reduces the usability of that workstation.

Going forward we’ll be keeping a much closer watch on individuals who are purposefully removing equipment as there is a cost that we are incurring when equipment is removed.

Thanking you in advance for your co-operation."
 
Work queen dead email?

Dear colleagues

Like many across our nation, I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

For many this is an upsetting time, especially given Her Majesty's dedication to a life of service, duty and devotion to our nation over so many decades.

In light of this news, if you need support there are a number of options:

  • talk to your line manager
  • contact one of our mental health first aiders
  • access one of our free of charge confidential employee assistance support providers

We are waiting, along with the nation, for more information about the period of mourning. As soon as we have that information and understanding how it applies to us, we will communicate that to you.

In the meantime, I am sure you will all join me in keeping the Royal Family in our thoughts at such a sad time

CEO
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Is this a roundabout way of saying we're waiting for the bank holiday announcement?
 
The Queen was our patron, so a bit more wordy than the above but amounting to much the same thing: "Nothing to see here, get back to work"
 
Our was more neutral

Good morning,

Following the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the Government has announced a 10-day period of national mourning, beginning today.

If (as we expect) there is a bank holiday declared in respect of the Queen’s death, we will observe it. Organisers of time-sensitive external meetings should however take a view with attendees of whether the meeting should go ahead, recognising that such meetings could take a while to reschedule. Once the date is announced the Resources team will review any external meetings scheduled for The office and discuss with organisers. From a leave perspective this will be treated like any other bank holiday.

Regarding external communications across all our brands, we will be following best practice during this period which aims to limit mass communications and promotion with public audiences including social media (both organic and paid for). We’ll share a link to Gov.uk advice on the intranet once it is published.

The comms team will be in touch with relevant colleagues to discuss any activity which had been planned for this time. If you have any questions or concerns about this or any aspect of your work during this period, please get in touch with your usual member of the comms team and we’ll advise.
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Not really an email, but we have decided to increase the fees we charge customers. Looking at our twitter page, seeing a lot of posts against the price increases-especially mentioning how we are increasing charges, but spending money on staff Christmas parties-despite the fact that the last 4 years, our Christmas "party" has been just gathering in one of the meeting rooms in our building and eating croissants and mince pies. Unfortunately, prices have to go up.
 
But seriously, what are they for? If you want to thank someone, wouldn't going up to them and telling them be more effective than stashing a note in the box? Has everyone gone stark staring mad?
 
it doesn't help that I despise the people responsible (upstairs housing office) and nearly had a full on meltdown at work today trying to deal with the fallout they have caused by not answering their tenants' phonecalls and refusing to come down and see any of them, some of who have been sent letters informing them their block is being demolished and they have six months to find somewhere else to live. These same tenants are also coming in to my workplace in tears because their roof is leaking/window is broken and no one has come to fix it in MONTHS.
Soz, not the thread for this :oops:
 
ouirdeaux said:
But seriously, what are they for? If you want to thank someone, wouldn't going up to them and telling them be more effective than stashing a note in the box? Has everyone gone stark staring mad?
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I have no idea!
But seriously tempted to use it as an opportunity to make some kind of point.
WIll probs get in hot water for that. I've already sent two emails today that will probably get me a carpeting.
 
Had to leave this note recently
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What is it with compulsive unpluggers? You don’t unplug a microwave! It’s got a clock on it!
 
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