Bad memories of Riley's
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
The situation at Riley's Hotel is disheartening. A certain manager there is indeed 'vengeful' and acts and talks as he pleases to his staff without any regard for any labour laws in the country. In 2006, prior to his dismissal by the then Assistant Minister Oliphant Mfa, there was a petition written to Cresta Head Office by Riley's staff. What transpired during the general meeting that followed, perhaps gives the said manager all the rights to abuse, not only staff, but also all other resources at Riley's.
Another manager who attended the meeting to resolve the staff complaints, boldly said that whoever did not wish to 'cooperate' with the manager that staff were complaining about should leave their job, because the manager is there to stay, without any trace of shame.
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