A Dutch lesson on staff management
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.From Mr Peter Vintner
Sir: At the press conference following the takeover of Barings bank, Aad Jacobs, the chairman of the Dutch bank ING, confirmed that staff would receive their 1994 bonuses; a matter previously in doubt ("Dutch clinch Barings deal", 7 March). What is more, he announced that payments would be in ascending order of heirarchy the most junior employees being paid first.
Irrespective of the merits of the bonus, Barings' staff will feel valued, fairly treated and more kindly disposed towards their new employer. Productivity and service are likely improve as a result.
Contrast this attitude of management towards staff with that of, for example, the privatised utilities or high street banks in this country. Senior management here take the view that it is better to sacrifice staff in order to pay their own bonuses.
As a consequence, remaining staff feel unvalued, unfairly treated and unkindly disposed towards their employer.
Potential standards of productivity and service will never be achieved.
Yours faithfully,
PETER VINTNER
London, SW19
8 March
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments