Remember Back in the Day You Were an Entry-Level Employee?
Being the person in charge does have its perks, but do you remember being the one who was “in” the circle of trust for opinions? You were the average Joe, the one chatting up a storm by the water cooler, whispering ideas that would help efficiency in the office if it were done your way, or even the person who sends the email from one co-worker to another about your then boss’s managing style. However, you have been promoted and now you’re the boss that everyone loves, hates, or loves to hate.
So What’s the 411?! What’s the Hot Gossip?
So I have asked around to see what employees would love to tell their boss but can’t either because of fear of retaliation or simply because they believe saying it to their boss isn’t going to change anything. Maybe (and hopefully) by keeping the inputs of the opinionated people anonymous, they will have more of an impact because there will be little to no bias based on a certain individual. I also hope employers will realize this is the voice of their hard working employees.
Employee #1
Works in the IT department at a doctors office. “We need to be included more in meetings and projects. She tends to engross herself in everything and then we are left waiting for her to give us something to do or sends out a message with plans for the next project and its something the rest of the team had no idea was going on. It is frustrating because if we work as a team we need to be included in every aspect. It’s also frustrating and difficult since shes going on maternity leave for three months and then we are left to fill her shoes…”
Employee #2
Works in the sales department at a home improvement company. “My manager is really great…probably the best in the whole office. However, he’s a huge flirt. Business and pleasure, buddy… separate ‘em! And if I could send a message to the overall boss of the company…I’d highly recommend we get our IT problems resolved. Such a simple problem could be the downfall of this Fortune 500 company! It’s the foundation of our entire company!!!”
Employee #3
Works in public relations for a management company. “Same day deadlines are not okay for jobs that should take a week. It is not my fault that you have fallen behind and it certainly shouldn’t be taken out on me. Also, just because you work 24/7 doesn’t mean I do. When you e-mail me at 4 a.m. asking for something by 7:30 a.m…. SORRY LADY, it’s just not going to happen. I already work 50 hours a week for you when you hardly pay me enough for 20. You are very talented, you know your stuff and I’d even say you are the best in the business. I thank you for the experience you have given me, and my new appreciation for the movie The Devil Wears Prada.”
Employee #4
Works as a salesperson for a communication company. “More positive reinforcement, less impending doom/gloom…”
Let’s Review Shall We?!
As mentioned above, here is a bullet summary of the main issues some employees are having with their bosses:
- Teamwork with their supervisors is necessary.
- Harassment, sexual or not, at the work place is NOT professional… or legal…
- They are your employees not your own personalized work horse.
- To increase productivity you might want to try keeping up morale.
