Seven months in I'm still thoroughly enjoying this new role. I love the fact that it's as varied as it is. Who'd have thought I'd be employing almost 30 nationalities, interviewing people who'd won medals for gallantry, travelling to somewhat dodgy sandy environments, learning about the Nepalese cast system, or being taught to use firearms...all massively interesting. One of the other things which captivates me is the human performance qualities and mental health assessment we conduct for existing & prospective employees. These activities are carried out on our behalf by the charismatic Dr. E & his team who are based over in the good old US of A. This week he's been to visit and he and I have had much to natter about. During the working day we've addressed a whole load of employment/employee issues but he's also kept us entertained over dinner with his amusing anecdotes...stories of patients (anonymous obviously) plus stuff from his colourful past...ex Navy, prize fighter, who qualified in psychology and became a specialist in cognitive behavioural therapy...more of the 'you couldn't make it up if you tried' variety.
I wish the company I work for bothered about employees mental health, rather than just adding to our existing problems. Maybe we should borrow Dr E sometime?
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