I work for an IT department in a big company and my teams supports all the server hardware in our datacenters. The server hold vital information and also run our company's internal and external webpages. I just got a new boss and he handed out little poster which he would like everyone to stick on their cubes. Basically the poster refers to the datacenters as sanctuaries and temples and to keep them holy and clean. Yeah, it doesn't say anything about specific religion, but I found his analogy strange and athiests in our group are more uncomforable with the situation. Is this strange?
2007-01-19 15:42:10 · 9 answers · asked by 6th Finger 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
He is out of line.
I'm sure there's a chain of command, start climbing!
2007-01-19 15:54:41 · answer #1 · answered by PogieLuke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he's trying to make a reference to a particular religion without coming right out and saying it...trying to avoid potential legal issues.
The boss can just list some basic housekeeping guidelines for being neat and organized...should be discussed beforehand with all employees with an explanation and posted in a general area.
2007-01-19 16:43:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's trying to make a point, religious or not people will get the point. It might have been said a little better but I hope we have not gotten so "sensitized" that a simple sticker with that phrase on it is enough to enrage the masses.
2007-01-19 16:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by patti duke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like this poster didn't have its intended effect...but he is the boss and he is supposed to set priorities for the department, and you are smart enough to know what me means, even if you don't want his poster on your worstation. If he turns out to quote bible verses about everything I can understand why people would be bugged, but this one instance seems more awkward than offensive.
2007-01-19 15:52:37 · answer #4 · answered by njyogibear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is referring to a passage in the Bible. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, file a complaint. If the guy who asked you to post it, isn't the owner, he probably voilates of some company policy.
2007-01-19 15:53:03 · answer #5 · answered by foreverquilting2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it doesn't refer to a specific religion then they shouldn't have a problem with it. Why shouldn't they consider it as analogy?
2007-01-19 16:17:22 · answer #6 · answered by Phyllobates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that it is inappropriate and that you will not do so. Also, discuss the matter with his supervisor.
2007-01-19 15:46:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At best it is inappropriate at worst it may be illegal
2007-01-19 15:51:29 · answer #8 · answered by al 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
makes sense..to him-- no religion pushed...but he can't do that...
his supervisor needs to be informed............or even higher...
2007-01-19 15:46:46 · answer #9 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋