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4th January 2024 | 18:26

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212man

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All change at CHC

https://www.chcheli.com/blog/tom-burke-appointed-ceo-of-chc-helicopter

theories on a postcard…..

6th January 2024 | 06:57

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I suspect the American board members didn't like his Scandinavian attitude towards workers and workers rights, something I'm afraid to say American companies just don't get. Am I wrong ?

6th January 2024 | 17:51

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Originally Posted by Impress to inflate

I suspect the American board members didn't like his Scandinavian attitude towards workers and workers rights, something I'm afraid to say American companies just don't get. Am I wrong ?

When I retired after +-40 years I didn’t even get a “Thanks for your service” AKA “ The Golden Doorknob Award ” form letter.

7th January 2024 | 00:04

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jimf671

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I suspect the American board members didn't like his Scandinavian attitude towards workers and workers rights, something I'm afraid to say American companies just don't get. Am I wrong ?

I don't know in this case but there does appear to be a constant battle between civilisation and the American way of life.

7th January 2024 | 04:10

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malabo

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I don't know in this case but there does appear to be a constant battle between civilisation and the American way of life.

Tom might be from the UK...

7th January 2024 | 10:37

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ericferret

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When I retired after +-40 years I didn’t even get a “Thanks for your service” AKA “ The Golden Doorknob Award ” form letter.

Having retired recently they didn't even organise a P45 never mind any acknowledgement from management.
Only upside was that I rate the people I worked with as some of the very best. Company didn't deserve them.