Placate between-meal hunger pangs with snacks at the pool bar, or an array of coffee, tea and pastries at daily afternoon tea time.

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Most companies approach the prospect of a dialogue with remuneration governance professionals as if they were about to waste precious time with an eccentric grandmother having afternoon tea.

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Yes, it is an investment of time and effort to have lunch (or breakfast or afternoon tea) with your direct reports and get to know them as people.

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