Political correctness is not one of my favourite things, but the eradication of bullying is definitely something I agree with.
It usually starts at primary school and unfortunately continues to permeate all types of organisations and workplaces to some extent.
Individuals or small groups acting alone are usually the types of offenders we read or hear about, however, it is the institutionalised forms that are often the more harmful to long term human relations.
In some larger organisations it creates a toxic culture where employees simply are unable to express a view contrary to their bosses and formal procedures are not in place to report unacceptable behaviour.
You can hardly complain to the boss about their own behaviour! Let’s face it, if you could he or she wouldn’t be a bully.
Whilst employers are usually singled out for attention it is the absence of appropriate ‘whistle blower’ protection at a government level which allows these activities to continue unheeded.
Dobbers have historically been discouraged in this country, a tradition that probably dates to our earliest convict roots, but clearly something all levels of government should re-examine as a matter of urgency.
And if they don’t, I’m going to go around and punch them all on the nose!
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We lost the Origin but the local team’s doing OK
In an area obsessed with the NRL a winning team can make life worth living
Looking back, the prospect of living in the 21st century always seemed to offer so many positive attractions, but the reality of the noughties has been one shock after another.
Of course, whether the simple changing of centuries on the calendar should make any real difference is debatable, but like New Year it was always perceived as a change point in how we all would live our daily lives.
Quite bizarrely, I think, our lives have changed dramatically and the so-called War on Terror combined with environmental challenges, rapidly escalating interest rates and rising fuel costs have engendered a feeling of uncertainty and unease within our community probably not experienced for at least 30 or 40 years.
Will it last? Will it get worse? Is this how we will live from now on? Are all questions people are starting to ask themselves.
If my experience in market research has taught me one thing it is to not extrapolate trends too far into the future. By this I mean, just because petrol prices are escalating rapidly now does not mean they will always continue to do so.
I guess it’s a bit like superannuation returns. Sure, last year was bad, but on balance after years of brilliant results we are having a correction. Not a time to make a change, better to sit it out.
Which is all very well, but increasing superannuation and share prices give you a nice warm feeling and the opposite … well you know what I’m talking about.
Which brings me finally, in a round about sort of way, to your favourite footy team.
Whether it be St George, the Eels or the Sharks, securing a vital two points over the weekend may be the highlight of your week.
No problem … enjoy. One day you will look back and say: “What was all the fuss about?”
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