Grants grows its own grapevine

Article Abstract:

Grants of St. James's, a UK winery, developed a program to help managers communicate organizational changes to employees. Changes in the marketplace caused Grants to make changes in its culture and structure in 1988. Over two-thirds of the employees would be adversely affected by the changes, so management felt that an effective employee communication system was needed. Grants obtained the support of middle managers by openly explaining the changes, allowing managers to question the strategy, involving managers in the implementation of the changes, and providing managers with time to make personal adjustments.

Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits, Wine industry, Wineries, Organizational communication, Grants of St. James's

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Negotiating and training for the dairy industry

Article Abstract:

Jane Calnan is industrial relations director of the Dairy Trade Federation in Great Britain, which negotiates sale conditions and milk prices with the Milk Marketing Board. Calnan is involved in arranging dispute committees. The Federation's philosophy reflects the industry's commitment to training and to milk quality and hygiene. Calnan was a personnel manager with Debenhams before joining the Federation.

Dairy Products, Dairy industry, Human resource directors, Great Britain, Calnan, Jane, Dairy Trade Federation

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'I'm in personnel'

Article Abstract:

A profile of Angela Chris, personnel manager for Paterson Candy International, a water treatment firm that has undergone wracking changes in the past decade is discussed. She has had to help create a new management structure after the company shrank following an industry restructuring. Her management development program for workers is also examined.

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