A fresh cohort joined the Slough branch, and David wasted no time in introducing them to his particular methods. Meanwhile, Tim appeared to be approaching his advancement with considerable earnestness.

He discovered, during the annual staff appraisals, that the team from Swindon were decidedly unimpressed with their new manager. A lunchtime visit to the pub offered little respite. But Tim, however, was thriving; he was getting on exceptio…

A welcome diversion for the employees of Wernham Hogg was the unfolding series of practical jokes directed at David and Gareth, sparked by a shared birthday celebration. Meanwhile, David found some respite from his mounting frustrations wit…

The evening of his first motivational seminar began with a discordant note. A ripple of new nicknames had circulated amongst the staff, and their discovery stung. Adding to his discomfort, Neil delivered another reprimand for perceived negl…

The event was a fundraiser, and the atmosphere buzzed with purpose. Dawn, in particular, was a focal point, her "kisses for one" stand proving surprisingly popular and offering Tim the chance he'd longed for. However, when David presented a…

David found himself in a curious position, charting his future while simultaneously being interviewed for an article in *Inside Paper*. Yet, the news of Dawn's departure – her decision to relocate to the United States with Lee – sparked a d…