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Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital' (www.bbc.com)

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[–] Cherry@piefed.social 15 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (2 children)

The guy Bill Winters boasts a CBE, its on his workpage profile, and wiki.

Winters received a CBE in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to the Economy and UK Financial Services Industry.

FIGHT BACK

It could be worth emailing the hounours department 📢 📢 📢 honours@cabinetoffice.gov.uk 📢 📢 📢 to request he is stripped of his order, arguing he brings the honours system in disrepute.

Standing for Commander of the Order of the British Empire, CBE is the highest ranking Order of the British Empire level (excluding a knighthood/damehood), followed by OBE and then MBE.

An individual may be appointed a CBE for having a prominent role at national level, or a leading role at regional level. The honour may also be conferred for a distinguished and innovative contribution to any area.

His statement stains the CBE values because it devalues people, it prioritises technology over employee welfare, undermines responsible leadership, and conflicts with the public‑service and ethical expectations associated with the honour. -

Let them know. its not a big thing but its something us plebs can do

[–] Cherry@piefed.social 6 points 9 hours ago

Looks like his wife directs a a London theater. I bet her job isn't on the line. I know its not her fault but these rich arseholes need to feel consequence. I would be boycotting the theatre too. You lie with dogs you get fleas.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

His statement stains the CBE values

Bahahaha that's fucking rich. The British Empire, scion of good values 🙄

[–] Cherry@piefed.social 9 points 8 hours ago

Look history...I cant argue. But the thing is this is something he values. So lets try and get that removed. We have to start using the system they built and manipulated - against these people.