Openness in the Workplace

Posted by stephen on Tuesday, 17th January, 2006 @ 23:16

Today it's been brought home to me just how lucky I am to have ended up in my current job.

Not only do I get to work on some really interesting projects, work with some really cool people and have a load of fun, but the company I work for has a great approach to business.

Perhaps because we're a social enterprise, so driven not to make a profit but to benefit the local community. It's not my local community, but still, it feels good!

Maybe it's to do with our tiny size, a board of incredibly experienced directors, our tireless, doggedly determined and excitable MD, my long-haired, PBX loving, Jesus lookalike boss and me. And our tiny team is passionate about the stuff we do.

Whatever it is, what I've ended up in is the most flexible, transparent and open company I've ever worked in. There's no politics involved, except the politics of the work itself (as most of the cash at this point comes from various government sources).

There's no secrets. Even though I'm the smallest cog in the gearbox (or however that expression should go), I was copied in on the company's account return to Companies House today, so I know just what's happening, even financially. And that's great! It means I can appreciate exactly how much money we need to make to keep us paid and where our costs are.

And that helps motivate me to make sure we keep things working. So thank you the directors of Newham.net, Richard S and Richard O, you help me love my job!