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'Corporate greed' | Why the leadership at BT has been hit by stinging criticism

Why the leadership at BT has been hit by stinging criticism
Why the leadership at BT has been hit by stinging criticism

In this myGrapevine+ exclusive article, we explore the problems being experienced by the leadership at BT. It includes:

  • A look at why BT workers are striking

  • Why BT's CEO Philip Jansen has justified the decision to give a below-inflation payrise to low-paid workers, despite the company recording a £1.8billion profit

  • How this is the latest in a troubling catalogue of events for the company, including the opening of a "food bank" at its Newcastle call centre.

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