Update: Party at Public Works

I just received another response from the City they neglected to include in the previous FOIA response: Nice of them to totally change the story two days later!  Why aren’t vending machine profits City money?  More FOIA’s —————————————————————————————————- By:  Diane Benjamin I heard a rumor that morale at Bloomington’s Public Works was so low, Jim […]

Morale cratering at State Farm

By:  Diane Benjamin It’s not hard to find someone at State Farm willing to talk.  The employees have no idea whether they will have a job tomorrow, 3 months from now, or 6 months from now.  I’m told 2018 is going to be worse for downsizing than 2017 was. Keep your eyes on this site:  https://www.thelayoff.com/state-farm […]

I hope Renner and Hales read it today

by:  Diane Benjamin The INTERNATIONAL City Mangers Association sends an email everyday.  For once they have an article Renner and Hales need to read. Hales and Renner have mentioned morale is low at the City because employees have trouble balancing work and home life.  (Like everybody doesn’t!) Hales is the direct supervisor of employees.  The […]