SECRET tarot card readings for council workers last night were called ‘absolute madness’.
Two clairvoyance sessions entitled Are You Seeking the Future? are part of an internal training.
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But they were kept under the radar and published only in a pamphlet by local authority bosses in Aberdeen, Scotland, drawing fury from politicians alerted by The Sun.
SNP Councilor Stephen Flynn said: ‘Someone on the council should buy an 8 Ball, shake it and see if it makes sense.
“It’s a huge waste of public resources. This is the first time I’ve heard of it, but I’m amazed that anyone thinks tarot cards are appropriate or appropriate.
Classes taught today and tomorrow by an employee at Marischal College headquarters offer a ‘tarot session-based psychic reading’ aimed at helping staff deliver better services.
Staff from the CEO’s office and corporate governance team can also learn the story behind the scary cards.
The brochure suggests that the sessions could “open our eyes to unforeseen opportunities”.
MSPs demanded that the cost of the superstitious bash be revealed to taxpayers.
SNP’s Kevin Stewart said: ‘I suggest we tell them straight away rather than expecting to stare into a crystal ball for the answer.’ Eben Wilson, of the Scottish Taxpayer, added: “It shows a cavalier attitude to the time of public sector employees.
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“Why can’t the council just strap in and do their thing?”
The authority – facing a £2.4million black hole – said the event “wouldn’t be expensive”, but it’s unclear how many man-hours will be lost.
A spokeswoman said: “The annual conference is designed to help staff provide better services to customers.”
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