My boss is a Director of Human Resources. He has done some non-ethical/unfair things to employees and continues to procrastinate important things. He expects me to cover him and act like I dont know anything when people ask questions. What should I do?
2006-10-10 14:53:32 · 7 answers · asked by Jeffry 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Tell him outright you won't cover for unethical behaviour. If he tries to make it difficult for you, explain that there is the legal concept of 'constructive dismissal' which is where someone feels forced out of their job by the behaviour of superiors. It is recognised as unlawful dismissal and he will realise that it will jeopardise his career.
This is very hard to do but if you can do it in an assertive, calm way, things could change. Your boss might even (grudgingly) admire your courage.
2006-10-10 15:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by Barks-at-Parrots 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is your position and how long have you held it?
If you are relatively new to the HR arena, what may seen to be unethical/ unfair/ procrastination is merely "business as usual". I've been in HR consulting for some time and there are things affecting business that I would rather not do from a personal standpoint, but which are necessary professionally.
I do procrastinate, to let things "smooth over", or to get a better perspective, but I don't lie or cheat or disrespect anyone. If your boss engages in any of the latter behaviors, I think that his/her superiors should be informed. You have protection under the "whistleblower" laws, as well as an action under the wrongful discharge umbrella.
2006-10-10 15:39:03 · answer #2 · answered by PALADIN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anonymous phone call, email, secretly record/film him. Unfortunately I dont think there is anyway to avoid him finding out and it will undoubtedly affect your position. If he goes and your left behind everyone will know and treat you accordingly. You may have to go the same time as him. Think long and hard about this and seek legal advice. You may be in trouble for knowing what he is up to and keeping quiet for a length of time.
2006-10-10 15:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by DeeDee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In line with IRS (International Reporting Standards) / Corporate Governance - you can report him to powers higher up the heirachy or the company's auditors.
If the company has a policy on "whistle blowing" - you would remain annonymous.
2006-10-10 19:31:41 · answer #4 · answered by Basil P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Approach him by asking him to rundown company policy on the issues concerned . If he wants to proceed with the question he will most certainly be interested in why you asked .
if he brushes the subject aside do not pursue it
2006-10-10 15:00:38 · answer #5 · answered by kevin d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if these things are truly wrong then every company usually has a whistleblower policy adn your job should be protected, although you have been covering for him without questionign so you might be in the firing line as well.
2006-10-10 21:28:29 · answer #6 · answered by caroline17nov 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are his activities illegal? Can you describe his actions? That will help.
2006-10-10 14:56:36 · answer #7 · answered by asking-a-question 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋