This is run by a couple of drivers at WB we’ve seen that the divides between Drivers on the coal face, Control, the techs in the workshop and on the road, the Managers perched up high and all the support staff scattered around. We all strive towards the same goals but with different roles and lets be honest we sometimes don’t understand where the others are coming from and it creates confusion (read frustration/them and us situations) I’m lucky to live on HQ’s doorstep and visit regularly and often wander through allowing me to get to know people as individuals, I know a lot of the staff can’t always put a face to the name/voice they are talking to and it’s creates a division in the company, and creates a them and us, but I really don’t think that is truly the case.
The objective here is to create social events to break down these divisions, from an unofficial gathering in a pub to organised ‘Team Building’ type events! There will be a contact form at the bottom and all thoughts, ideas and suggestions of different things to do will be considered (I.E. please send help!!!)
This is an initiative being run by a couple of drivers at WB, with one simple aim: to bring people together.
We all work towards the same goals, but we do it from very different positions. Drivers out on the road, Control, the technicians in the workshop and out on the road, management seemingly high up looking down, and all of the support staff across the business each have their own challenges, priorities and perspectives.
And, if we're honest, sometimes we don't fully understand what the other side is dealing with. That can lead to confusion, frustration and the occasional “them and us” feeling.
But does that really reflect who we are as a company? We don't think it does.
I'm lucky enough to live close to HQ and visit regularly. Wandering through the building, having a chat and getting to know people as individuals has shown me just how much difference simply putting a face to a name or a voice can make.
For many people across WB, that's not always possible. You might speak to someone regularly on the phone, over message on Apex or by email without ever having met them. Over time, that can create distance between people who are actually working towards exactly the same thing.
The idea is simple: let's get people together outside of the usual day-to-day work.
That could mean anything from an informal gathering in the pub, to organised social activities and proper team-building events. The format isn't important — getting people together is.
This isn't about forcing everyone to become best friends or sitting through awkward corporate team-building exercises. It's about giving people the opportunity to meet the people behind the names, voices and job titles, have a laugh, and hopefully understand each other's roles a little better.
We'll be putting together different events and ideas, but we want your input too.
There'll be a contact form at the bottom of the page where you can send us your ideas, suggestions or even just tell us what you'd actually be interested in doing.
No idea is too sensible, too ridiculous or too ambitious. (Well a company paid trip to Australia for 3 weeks might be a bit too ambitious)
This is early days, the 1st event that will be published is embarrassingly close to HQ (the eastern area) but with support from everyone we are hoping that we can move locations to include central and Western drivers.
As a 24/7 company with all of us on different rotas, it’s also going to be hard to pick a single date that allows everyone who wants to join to do so, the dates are randomly picked so there is no favouritism!
So get involved, send us your ideas — and, quite honestly... please send help!!!
To be clear, this website has no official affiliation with Macpherson & Colburn LTD T/AS Westbourne motors.
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