From: HR / Subject: Employee Value
 
the board has concluded that
in the interests of the business
going forward
we shall be evaluating all staff
based on the sum
of their
parts
 
points will be given
for tenderness and elasticity
deductions will apply
for clicky hips
fatty livers
false teeth
tough meat
 
going forward
in the interests of the business
broken hearts will be considered
a disciplinary offence
broken
minds
likewise
 
the board has concluded that
this bottom-up approach
will help us realise
true employee value
in a way that is measurable
person-centred
fair
 
employees are advised
not to replace parts themselves
or to attempt self-tenderisation
we have policies in place
to manage
such procedures
centrally

Nina Parmenter


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