Recently, one of our workers quit because she hated the job. My boss blames us and not only refuses to speak to us, but when she does, it is in a rude, condescending tone, almost as if we were children. She acts as if everything we say is wrong, and everything we do is wrong. I find myself constantly having to look over my shoulder to make sure she isn't breathing down my neck. Her boss, the department head, refuses to acknowledge the situation, and his boss, won't do anything until he does. It is very frustrating...how do you deal with a person like this??
The bottom line is, this is a grown woman who acts like a child. She is more than twice my age and is acting like, for lack of a better term, a spoiled brat in the playground. Any advice?? She is really ruining our work environment.
2007-01-03 21:58:21 · 8 answers · asked by Jason K 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
In my opinion, it is best to work as a " team" when you are in this kind of position. It's happening to you as a whole group of employees. So have a private meeting and discuss all the things that has happened from beginning to end. Put all of this in writing and approach the owner. Explain that the health of the business is in danger of going downhill with the atmosphere in the office. That in order to have a product at the end of the day it's very important that the mental health of the office staff is kept free of stress and anxiety. I'm sure your coworkers and yourself will come up with the proper words for the owner. So he or she can bring peace and better working conditions for everyone concerned. Best wishes to you and all 2007, let us hear what happens!
2007-01-03 22:17:42 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Jazzy Geri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a union? Try the phrase "creating a hostile work environment" whether or not you have a union. That may work and I think it's grounds for suing too!
Your boss sounds insecure - have you tried running her off? There are books out there that can teach you how. I'm not kidding.
Not speaking to co-workers falls under "workplace bullying", and that DEFINITELY includes a boss giving his/her employees 'the silent treatment'. I suggest you google or yahoo that right now and gather your ammunition.
2007-01-03 23:01:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a death sentence on her part. Doesn't she realize that you & your co-workers are basically the reason she gets paid? Without y'all she doesn't get paid. You have the power in this situation. Maybe she's going through some personal issues, or maybe she's just a total *****. Nonetheless talk to her first to find out what the problem is. If that doesn't work, go over her head because something needs to be done.
2007-01-03 23:52:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't really mention what sort of heirachy your company has, but maybe if you all asked for a meeting with the general manager and explained that you all like your jobs and wish to do your best for the company but this person offers no incentive to try to do your best and makes the workplace a misery. The General manager should know that a happy work enviroment encourages people to do their best for their employer and a miserable one just makes people hate their jobs and they just don't bother to put in the effort.
2007-01-03 22:14:22 · answer #4 · answered by fire462 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In today's paper they had an article. A study showed that people never left jobs, they just left their bosses. Like you say, try and keep her 'out of control' of things.
Mine is a guy, but a biatch. He says to the sepoy I phoned you and you did not answer, and does not speak to him for a day.
2007-01-04 01:03:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've had similar experiences before, but that was in the national service and i couldnt ask to be transferred out. well you can either talk to her straight if u dare, and risk losing ur job. or request for a transfer, if possible. otherwise, get another job. the most effecient(not effective though) way would be to just accept watever comes, and do it, she'll definitely sense but nothing much more she'll do to u.
2007-01-03 23:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the other employees feel as you do and are willing to group together against her, I would suggest that you start looking for other employment.
Women usually win in these battles, because they sue and call it sexual discrimination. They are likely to even claim sexual battery if they can possibily get away with it.
2007-01-04 00:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start recording each of the incidents just to cover yourself. and take them to the human resource Department.
(If you have one)
If all else fails...you may have to look for a new job. No one deserves that type of treatment and only you have the power to stop it....even if its by leaving!!!
2007-01-04 01:06:10 · answer #8 · answered by Wife~and~Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋