Andy Parker
@parkerandrew18.bsky.social
Retired financial adviser, now enjoying watching the finance sector from the sidelines. Escaping Musk’s hell app.
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“A drafted presentation in January showed that JPMorgan management anticipated so-called “quiet quitting” and attrition as a result of the new policy.”
The bank was willing to take an actual productivity hit just to force staff back to the office 5 days. Pathetic
www.fnlondon.com/articles/jpm...
The bank was willing to take an actual productivity hit just to force staff back to the office 5 days. Pathetic
www.fnlondon.com/articles/jpm...
JPMorgan internal memo shows morale took a hit on return to office
The results of the bank’s latest internal opinion survey showed fewer employees than last year say they view their health and well-being as a corporate priority
www.fnlondon.com
June 10, 2025 at 7:38 AM
“A drafted presentation in January showed that JPMorgan management anticipated so-called “quiet quitting” and attrition as a result of the new policy.”
The bank was willing to take an actual productivity hit just to force staff back to the office 5 days. Pathetic
www.fnlondon.com/articles/jpm...
The bank was willing to take an actual productivity hit just to force staff back to the office 5 days. Pathetic
www.fnlondon.com/articles/jpm...
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happy bank holiday weekend to everyone except these people
May 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
happy bank holiday weekend to everyone except these people
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Hard to believe they’re talking about the same event.
May 25, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Hard to believe they’re talking about the same event.
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Voters can see that, in the world of Trump and Putin, Britain’s future is European. Westminster is playing catch-up.
In the never-ending Brexit Wars saga, reality is finally fighting back | Rafael Behr
Voters can see that, in the world of Trump and Putin, Britain’s future is European. Westminster is playing catch-up, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
buff.ly
May 25, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Voters can see that, in the world of Trump and Putin, Britain’s future is European. Westminster is playing catch-up.
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So many historians who are thoughtful and interesting in books and then complete lunatics in the pages of the Telegraph and the Mail. Surely they don't need the money that badly?
May 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
So many historians who are thoughtful and interesting in books and then complete lunatics in the pages of the Telegraph and the Mail. Surely they don't need the money that badly?
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PERHAPS THE BIGGEST IN HISTORY!!!!!
February 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
PERHAPS THE BIGGEST IN HISTORY!!!!!
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it's quite relentless, isn't it
January 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
it's quite relentless, isn't it
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The head of the senior civil servants’ union has written to Keir Starmer urging him to rethink his “frankly insulting” criticism of Whitehall for being comfortable with falling standards
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Civil servants’ union boss writes to Starmer over ‘frankly insulting’ criticism
Exclusive: FDA general secretary urges PM to rethink ‘Trumpian’ language about Whitehall
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2024 at 4:58 PM
The head of the senior civil servants’ union has written to Keir Starmer urging him to rethink his “frankly insulting” criticism of Whitehall for being comfortable with falling standards
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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DWP rules to stop scams during pension transfers are important, but data consistently shows they aren't being applied as intended, with thousands of transfers held up for 'unknown reasons' or because of low-risk overseas investments - as @pensionsdave.bsky.social says, a balance needs to be struck
December 6, 2024 at 4:58 PM
DWP rules to stop scams during pension transfers are important, but data consistently shows they aren't being applied as intended, with thousands of transfers held up for 'unknown reasons' or because of low-risk overseas investments - as @pensionsdave.bsky.social says, a balance needs to be struck
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Terrible idea back then, even worse now with the knowledge of what this did to US education and social compact.
I find this troubling. 'Tapping into philanthropy' is hardly an innovative suggestion: lots of universities already invest huge time and effort in fundraising. And a solution to the funding crisis that seems to presuppose it would work only for a handful of institutions isn't much of a solution.
The most prestigious unis should be more like US colleges in how they are funded, Oxford chancellor hopeful Dominic Grieve told @matildamartin.bsky.social
The ex-Tory MP said Oxford & Cambridge should embrace "philanthropy" & be less dependent on tuition fees
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
The ex-Tory MP said Oxford & Cambridge should embrace "philanthropy" & be less dependent on tuition fees
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
November 20, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Terrible idea back then, even worse now with the knowledge of what this did to US education and social compact.
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thoughts and prayers for the struggling parents who sent their child/ren to a school which currently costs *checks notes* £52,749 a year
With new figures showing that more than one in three children in the UK are now living in poverty, with deprivation hitting a record high, it's good to see the Times focusing on the people who are really struggling
November 20, 2024 at 12:07 PM
thoughts and prayers for the struggling parents who sent their child/ren to a school which currently costs *checks notes* £52,749 a year
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This is really getting quite remarkable
• BlueSky user numbers have doubled in the past week and now total 3.5 million across US & UK 🚀
• Number of people deleting their X/Twitter account remains way up
And the next chart is particularly notable...
• BlueSky user numbers have doubled in the past week and now total 3.5 million across US & UK 🚀
• Number of people deleting their X/Twitter account remains way up
And the next chart is particularly notable...
November 19, 2024 at 9:39 PM
This is really getting quite remarkable
• BlueSky user numbers have doubled in the past week and now total 3.5 million across US & UK 🚀
• Number of people deleting their X/Twitter account remains way up
And the next chart is particularly notable...
• BlueSky user numbers have doubled in the past week and now total 3.5 million across US & UK 🚀
• Number of people deleting their X/Twitter account remains way up
And the next chart is particularly notable...
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Almost £1billion funding confirmed to help sustain / improve bus service levels across the U.K.. I grew up in a village with one bus service a day that was cut to zero services a day - no way in or out without a car. Hope those kinds of areas see some benefit
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
£1 billion government funding boost for bus services across England to help end postcode lottery
Funding will keep fares down, protect local routes and deliver more reliable services.
www.gov.uk
November 18, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Almost £1billion funding confirmed to help sustain / improve bus service levels across the U.K.. I grew up in a village with one bus service a day that was cut to zero services a day - no way in or out without a car. Hope those kinds of areas see some benefit
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Umm. This is like first day at school. I’ve joined up
November 18, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Umm. This is like first day at school. I’ve joined up
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The government's latest data on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) is really interesting/concerning. The figures show over a third of the 1.3million people who challenged the DWP's decision on what PIP they should get in the last 5 years got their award changed - that's 455k people 1/5
Personal Independence Payment: Official Statistics to July 2024
www.gov.uk
November 18, 2024 at 1:10 PM
The government's latest data on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) is really interesting/concerning. The figures show over a third of the 1.3million people who challenged the DWP's decision on what PIP they should get in the last 5 years got their award changed - that's 455k people 1/5
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If Starmer really wants to reset relations with the EU, he can't keep looking this gift horse in the mouth.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brussels presses ahead with bid for youth free movement deal
Exclusive: The bloc is formalising its negotiating position on a youth mobility agreement
www.independent.co.uk
November 15, 2024 at 7:19 AM
If Starmer really wants to reset relations with the EU, he can't keep looking this gift horse in the mouth.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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📣 Mutuals and co-operatives business council launched
📣 support for credit unions
📣 focus on co-operative growth
Important for the co-op movement to have such a focus in building a strong economy.
@coopparty.bsky.social
📣 support for credit unions
📣 focus on co-operative growth
Important for the co-op movement to have such a focus in building a strong economy.
@coopparty.bsky.social
November 14, 2024 at 10:22 PM
📣 Mutuals and co-operatives business council launched
📣 support for credit unions
📣 focus on co-operative growth
Important for the co-op movement to have such a focus in building a strong economy.
@coopparty.bsky.social
📣 support for credit unions
📣 focus on co-operative growth
Important for the co-op movement to have such a focus in building a strong economy.
@coopparty.bsky.social
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pretty huge news for credit unions - the government is reviewing the requirement for members to have a “common bond”, like the same employer or locality, to help them grow - credit unions are really valuable & under-utilised so it’s just good to see the gov’t taking an interest
November 14, 2024 at 10:48 PM
pretty huge news for credit unions - the government is reviewing the requirement for members to have a “common bond”, like the same employer or locality, to help them grow - credit unions are really valuable & under-utilised so it’s just good to see the gov’t taking an interest
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Excellent starter pack for those interested in UK politics and Brexit
🚨🚨 It took me ages and I am pretty certain I missed a number of people that should be on the list but I made my first starter pack now for #brexit and #ukpolitics here: go.bsky.app/NZG5maf
November 14, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Excellent starter pack for those interested in UK politics and Brexit