2006-07-25 09:07:51 · 20 answers · asked by jcjw 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
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2006-07-25 09:10:36 · answer #1 · answered by noodles_the_clown 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, be polite!
Make sure the letter is factual - do not use opinions
It depends upon what you are complaining about as to who you should complain to. You do not say if you are working for a small or large organisation. If you work for a large organisation, send the letter to HR. You may be better speaking to them before you put things in writing. They will be able to advise you who you should write to.
Make sure you write the letter, leave it for a while and then redo it! (that way, you get your anger out of the way and can then write with a clearer head!). Get someone else to read the letter - preferably someone who does not work for the company and does not know the people concerned. Then you will be able to get good feedback. If you send me a draft (before Sunday as I am going on holiday!) I shall have a go at wording it for you, if you want.
Just remember that the letter may not mean the person leaves the company and you will therefore have to work with them in the future!
2006-07-25 16:18:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this colleague is causing you distress or problems you need to lodge what is called a greivance against them. This is an official statement of an issue to your manager, or someone of similar stature if your manager is the problem. I would also advise speaking to your union, as it is possilble the person will make a counter claim against you and this can be problematic, without the backing of a union. Bring the issue up in a 1-1 meeting with your line manager, and discuss it and get them to contact HR to discuss the best way forward.
It's not great, but somebody has to do it, as if you just leave, or say nothing, someone else may become the victim.
2006-07-26 07:34:41 · answer #3 · answered by H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, if it's somerthing like "she snaps her gum too loud" or "talks too loudly on the phone", I would address the issue with the colleague directly. If it's something more serious, I would go to your supervisor and file the complaint in person. If you write a letter or send an Email, it can end up in the wrong hands. Another possibility is going to the HR department if you're company has one.
2006-07-25 16:23:55 · answer #4 · answered by ediblealto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think carefully about the short and long term consequences of your action. If you feel you are justfied take time to organize all your facts that move you to make this complaint. Type the complaint up like any formal business letter and submit it to the appropriate people in your organization. Save a copy for your self.
2006-07-25 17:15:03 · answer #5 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you address it to the approriate line manager & copy in Hr. /Keep it factual listing dates and events, if applicable, try not to make it sound like a personal vendetta. Keep any opinion of yours out of the letter, this way you make it sound that you are highlighting these issues as you are extreemly concerned, an dunhappy, however more so if the behaviour continues how it will effect other colleagues!
Good luck
2006-07-29 15:22:44 · answer #6 · answered by Pepper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way is to keep it "business" only...
do not include any personal ideas or comments...make it factual and all about business.
if you give concrete proof regarding how your colleague is hurting the business, your management will listen...
otherwise it will be regarded as a gossip from a jealous colleague who can't handle the colleague.
2006-07-25 16:14:09 · answer #7 · answered by Incognito 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there are proceedures about this, you first talk to your boss or supervisor in person, if that doesn't work then write them a letter, after this you go to the company HQ, after this theres like an employee board or somthing. Sorry I can't be more helpfull, I'm in this hole myself! (very creepy supervisor keeps stroking me, can't decide to report him or not because I don't think he's right in the head - you know the story!)
2006-07-25 17:23:55 · answer #8 · answered by floppity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is don't. Lot's of times the complainer is fired first, the other person you complained about - promoted to permanent employee.
Unless of course the other person is guilty of sexual harrasment or something really, really important.
2006-07-25 16:12:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One word... tactfully!!! Adress the problem but provide a possible solution aswell. The most important thing about confrontation is not to critisize, but restore!!
2006-07-25 16:12:46 · answer #10 · answered by Munchkin_05 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,you are on dodgy grounds it could come back to bite you.If you are going to put in a complaint try talking to your boss.
2006-07-27 06:19:05 · answer #11 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋