Workplace Morale

It's been something of a dream of mine to run my own business. I think I'd be a good boss. I'm pretty sure everyone else who knows me would heartily disagree, but never mind about that.

Anyway, if there's something I've learned from being on the other side of the CEO's desk, it's the importance of morale. So, if I end up running a business, I'll be sure to take inspiration from the British Rural Payments Agency. Because if this story is true, this group probably has the highest morale of any organization on the planet.

A whistleblower based at the agency's office in Newcastle made a series of allegations to the Evening Chronicle newspaper, claiming members of staff:

• Were caught on CCTV leaping naked from cabinets
• Vomited in cups and left them to fester in cupboards
• Took drugs and had sex in the toilets
• Swore and held fun-fights in the reception area
• Held break-dancing competitions during working hours.

I think my favorite is the break-dancing competition.

I'd just like to know who the killjoy whistleblower was. Who would possibly blow the whistle and put a stop to that? Well, okay, I can think of dozens of prudes who might do that. But still.