Have a look at HR Direct...on the intro page (at 'Proceed to HR Direct'), there's a picture of HH with 'I cannot thank you enough for your contribution. I promise to keep investing in your future'. I know it's pretty sketchy evidence for anything, but that seems a little unusual doesn't it?
Anyone think maybe that, pay review aside (cue tangent from thread), there is a hint of changes coming from the top? Could be the start of a charm offensive. Not sure how much will be charm and how much will be offensive of course...