If an employee (office worker) doesn't do anything all day and is paid very well for it. Is it the employee or employers fault? Who should I (as a busy colleague) be frustrated with?
2006-11-09 00:32:37 · 14 answers · asked by shano 2006 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I would be frustrated with the colleague, you should tell them to pull their finger out or tell your employer of the situation.
Good luck.
2006-11-09 00:40:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What baffles me is the office politics that back this question up. You work with this loser everyday knowing they do nothing all day and get away with it.
In any other situation you would just tell them to pull their weight or make it known that you know they aren't doing what they are supposed to.
Put a group of people in a room with a management structure and money involved and they change. Is anyone actually themselves at work?
I am a temp and I see the same relationships in different offices everywhere I work. As a temp there is a certain freedom to observe everyone else bitching and sniping at each other behind their backs and then being nice to their faces. It's comical.
I think businesses and bosses alike would work better if people were more up front with each other. Workers are often not trusted to work and pathetic rules enforced like, no eating at your desk, restricted internet access etc to force them to work harder.
Bosses often ignore some workers for an easy life or are moody and unapproachable.
I think if you work for a company you should do what is expected and they should pay a fair amount for the work that you do.
People naturally work hard if they are trusted and feel a sense of worth and achievment.
That, or if they are dobbed in! You should report your colleague or stop worrying about it. They will get found out in the end and are probably bored and miserable anyway!
2006-11-09 08:47:24 · answer #2 · answered by Tarnibee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to me that the fault is with the employee and the employer. Why not mention to the employer that "(name)" seems to be so quick at their work that they seem to have loads of spare time and surely there is other work they can be given. If you put it in a positive way instead of a negative, it'll be easier on everyone. Don't stay frustrated. Even if nothing changes, just think how bored you'd be if you had nothing to do! Good luck!
2006-11-09 08:38:44 · answer #3 · answered by moonlighting54 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be frustrated with both!
However, if the employee is not being reprimanded for not doing work and is still being paid, then the problem is the manager's. The manager should take this in hand. The need to set performance targets for the employee and if they don't respond they should be sacked. Harsh but fair I think.
You should complain to their manager and to your own if this is impacted on your work.
2006-11-09 08:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends for how long its been going on. If its over a month than its the fault of employers for not controlling the productivity level of the employees.
2006-11-09 08:36:07 · answer #5 · answered by Ruski 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is employer's fault.
There was one guy in my office and he did not work hard...
But he was paid much money which was very frustrating.But the thing was employer did not care about it... She paid much money for nothing...Stupid....
2006-11-09 08:49:06 · answer #6 · answered by limelisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are your motives for this question?
Is the work of this person affect you from a business point of view? Does his work affect you work?
If yes, then you really should be talking to your boss, it is not your responsibility to approach about productivity or try and discipline colleagues, it's not your job.
If there is no affect to your work or hinderance to you working then you should mind your own business.
2006-11-09 08:38:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
neither. do your job and worry about YOU. Unless you are the boss it doesn't concern you. Some people work and don't look busy or may be they finish their projects quickly and have free time. It really not your business.. perhaps if you were doing your work you wouldn't be noticing that they are not busy!!
2006-11-09 08:39:42 · answer #8 · answered by careermom18 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say both. The real problem here is whom does the other person report to? If it is within your chain of command then I would mention something. If not then I am not sure what you can do.
2006-11-09 08:40:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a squeeze ball and take out ur frustration on that. as life is to live and frustrate others rather than getting frustarted by someone.
2006-11-09 08:49:06 · answer #10 · answered by nitin v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋