Citation
(2000), "Still civil", Work Study, Vol. 49 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/ws.2000.07949baa.002
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2000, MCB UP Limited
Still civil
Still civil
I have had a few dealings with civil (public) servants recently. What struck me about them - the dealings and the civil servants - was the difference that has taken place in the last decade or so. Such "servants" are now sharp, dynamic people with high levels of communication skills - and, the real shocker, an awareness of the wider world and a desire to be helpful. Perhaps I have just been lucky - "my" civil servants were in the Department of Trade and Industry, after all, but it was refreshing to see their attitude. Then again, perhaps the fact that I was surprised is just my prejudice showing! I must learn to set aside my prejudice. I must learn to ...