A kind-hearted manager is helping staff get through the cost-of-living crisis by stocking up a work cupboard full of Cup-a-Soups - though critics suggested they could just be paid more. Conor Edwards, who is assistant manager at a Travis Perkins branch proudly shared an image of the cupboard loaded with hot food supplies to LinkedIn.
The 28-year-old explained that the initiative was for employees of the builders' merchants who might be struggling with 'ever increasing' bills at home and that the stash would be available to all staff 'no questions asked'. The post, which showed pasta pots, soup and oats in the cupboard, has received more than 400 comments, as many users applauded Conor for being 'generous' and so considerate of his team's needs.
However, some were more critical and questioned why any staff members should be struggling financially - suggesting they could simply be paid more in their salary so they could afford to eat properly. Having previously used food banks and experienced poverty in his younger years, Conor is glad that his post has sparked a conversation about modern-day poverty - and pointed out that he had no control over pay.
