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Working from Home: physical distancing but social proximity
Christopher Bruton, Published on 31/03/2020
» During these times of crisis worldwide, there has been much talk of "social distancing". This term is regrettable, because the last thing one wants when situations are challenging and personal anxieties and tensions are acute, is social distancing. This is a time for closeness and communal solidarity. One needs to reach out to people, whether family, friends or working colleagues. The necessity is for physical distancing, but social proximity.
Thailand's got Talent -- but doesn't develop it
Christopher Bruton, Published on 10/07/2017
» "Thailand's got talent" is a good title for a TV talent-spotting show. But talent-spotting and developing in order to attain world ranking does not appear to be one of Thailand's strengths.
Creating a safe office environment
Christopher Bruton, Published on 17/10/2016
» There is no such thing as a completely safe office environment. Unless an organisation has the need, and the resource allocation necessary, to make its offices into a secure fortress, as does the US Embassy in Bangkok, then one always runs the risk of penetration by unfriendly forces. But let’s assume that you are not at risk from rocket attacks from a distance, or a bomb dropped off from an unmanned drone. Under normal circumstances, an organisation can at least take reasonable steps to assure security for staffers and welcome visitors, as well as protecting staffers from visitors who turn out to be unwelcome guests. We asked Chuck Krueger of Ackerman Group for his suggestions, and the following are some of the salient points from his experienced advice.
Assuring airport and airline safety for staffers
Christopher Bruton, Published on 03/10/2016
» In last week's article, we considered the important topic of residential safety for corporate staff. This week a second, equally vital topic of assuring, as far as practically possible, the safety of staff when travelling overseas on business or vacations is discussed.