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This Month Liz Kentish
Friday 17th February, was ‘Random acts of kindness day’. Normally I don’t get too enthused about these things, because it seems that every day is national or global day of something, most of which are very worthy in their own right, possibly with a few exceptions, such as, ‘Take your budgie for a walk day.’
But this day got me thinking. Why should there need to be a ‘random acts of kindness day’ (world kindness day falls on the 13th November) shouldn’t kindness be shown throughout the year?
Being genuinely kind is a selfless act, and shows that you really care for others. Families would show more respect and love towards each other if kindness were at the top of the agenda.
There is a lovely quote that is always at the back of my mind, ‘If you have to choose between being right or being kind, choose kind’. It would be wonderful if this were normal practice. Unfortunately it isn’t. Too many times, especially in business we see people trample over others in their quest to be right about everything and to gain an advantage on the corporate ladder. They care not for the damage they inflict on their colleagues, the performance of their team or the business. Their behaviour has consequences far beyond their own imagination.
If kindness and concern were shown to those same colleagues, their increased wellbeing would show positively in the way they perform at work, helping their team and the business. The ripple effects would show at home too. Choose kind.
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Cromwell Polythene’s employees celebrate
long service The job market is often much more short-term than it used to be, but family-run business Cromwell Polythene is proud to be bucking that trend as a succession of staff members celebrate 10 or 20 year anniversaries with the company.
Cromwell Polythene is a UK-based supplier of sacks, bags and speciality products for the storage and collection of waste and recyclables. The length of service of many of its employees is testament to the vision and values of the company which is to supply products that are not only lower cost to the customer, but also the environment.
Six members of staff have reached at least 10 years with the company. These are Dean Roper (13 years), Paul Kendal (12 years), Mark Robinson (12 years), Alex Lewis (11 years), Richard Rowling (10 years) and Leigh Winckles (10 years).
Many, like Dean Roper, have progressed their careers with Cromwell Polythene. Dean began as a warehouse operative, moved onto be a warehouse supervisor, then a despatch assistant, then a purchasing assistant and is currently a buyer.
Alex Lewis, who also began as a warehouse operative and is now a quality control technician, said: “I have enjoyed my time at Cromwell
and seeing the company grow as it has over the last 10 years”.
Amanda Briscall is even longer serving. She began life at Cromwell Polythene as assistant to the managing director and is now his PA. As well as contracts and tenders, Amanda controls quality and leads the team responsible for upholding standards like the CHSA Refuse Sack Standard, she has been with the company for 16 years.
20 years and counting
Kevin Marshall, Craig Jackson and Paul Fleetwood have all reached an even more impressive landmark with 20 years’ service each this year.
Paul Fleetwood, said: “I feel privileged to work with James and the Cromwell Polythene team, and what a team it is. Positive, productive and committed friends that have helped make this business the biggest, and the best in our market. Who wouldn’t want to work for or deal with Cromwell Polythene!”
Cromwell Polythene Managing Director, James Lee, said: “It’s been a long, slow burn but after so many years our business is now thriving and that is largely down to the commitment, dedication and talent of the hardworking staff. I’ve watched so many people grow and develop, personally and professionally, over the years and I’m proud that we can all share in Cromwell Polythene’s success.”
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