The one at the helm had started bringing in his brothers and relatives to our project, and sacking those who has gone hostile to his style of management. This anomaly has been reported many times to our Human Resources Dept. but to no avail. What should we do? Is mass resignation appropriate?
2006-12-02 21:43:30 · 12 answers · asked by Scent of Nutmeg 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Nepotism is alive and well, due to freedoms of employment. I have worked in both unions and non-unionised positions, so this is not a union issue so much.
The problem is is that a worker knows exactly when a position opens, almost before it opens. How many of you knew a co-worker is leaving before the boss did? And knowing that, how many of you mentioned this to family/friend/etc. who was looking for employment? And then mentioned to the boss, etc., that this is a trustworthy person?
Nepotism happens both directly, and indirectly, and can produce some incredibly hard workers, who are incredibly loyal to the company because of the relationship to it. This can also backfire though.
I have helped friends into entry-level positions, because I KNOW they can be trusted and loyal. Is this worse than hiring someone with the same credentials whom you have no idea what kind of personality they have? A question for the ages.
2006-12-03 12:19:22 · answer #1 · answered by shaclare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In federal and state/provincial bureaucracies, nepotism is prohibited. Merit is the only way to get a job there, and if you are related to a bureaucrat and want to work in the organization, you have to go through special testing or wait a certain amount of time before you can apply (that's how it is in canada). However, in other sectors,ie., private sectors, nepotism still exists very much so. I don't see anything wrong with it, that is why networking is so important.
2006-12-02 22:10:28 · answer #2 · answered by Tulip 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How do you think that you got that "RETARD" for a boss, he's somebody's worthless, stupid relative, that is such a moron, nobody else can give him a job ! "Right to work" states are very dangerous, I would much rather be under the protective umbrella of a strong union, I'm a union worker, proud of it, give it my all, and are very thankful to the union, for helping me when management pulls their "LITTLE TRICKS" ! They really tried to stick it to me once for something that was their fault, I was lucky I was'nt killed, they held a kangaroo court at the co. the union was present for me, the B.S. charges were announced, it was discussed, I was blamed. It was a great feeling of relief, having the Marines rush in when my union said "WE STAND BEHIND OUR MAN, IF YOU WANT TO TAKE THIS ALL THE WAY, WE ARE PREPARED TO DO IT, the b.s charges were dropped the next day. I LOVE MY UNION BROTHERS !
2006-12-02 22:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nepotism exists as long as employment is of free will. Sorry, but if the management thinks that the folks they are hiring are profitable, there's nothing you can do except quit. I work in theatre, and well, you mostly get jobs through who you know, not by your talent. Yes, it sucks, but look at your contract carefully.
2006-12-02 21:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by CruelNails 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in Right To Work States, little can be done. Nepotism exsists big time in the Southwestern United States and it is the realm of certain cults...
2006-12-02 21:48:14 · answer #5 · answered by Sassy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
big time. my former employer prohibited nepotism, but when a manager brought in his brother-in-law, it was stated that since they didn't have the same last name, it didn't count. and there were many other examples, most of them involving certain foreign ethnic groups.
2006-12-03 14:54:22 · answer #6 · answered by grumpy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all times and all places. Either try to marry into the family or else seek a new position
2006-12-02 21:51:52 · answer #7 · answered by Tony B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. My managers sister got a job here and she didn't even need a interview and doesn't work at all.
2006-12-02 21:53:53 · answer #8 · answered by Secret Cola Ninja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is alive and thriving. Starting at the top, like the Whitehouse, also called crony capitalism.
2006-12-04 05:50:12 · answer #9 · answered by mary57whalen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't stop it it's everywhere. If there was a great job opening at work and your son was not working wouldn't you try to get him the job?
2006-12-02 22:20:02 · answer #10 · answered by locksniffer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋