Does anyone else have a situation where women are having these spats in the office? It's really becoming disruptive. I think part of the problem is that one woman is a secretary and the other is her superior on the flow chart. The one that's a secretary doesn't like that. They each keep playing "gotcha" - trying to make the other look bad. For awhile, I thought it was amusing. Now, I'm thinking about calling them both in and telling them to cut it out or they're both going to be fired.
2007-06-01 02:51:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Administrative and Office Support
hell yeah!
because those spats creating negative energy and will infect others around them.
call them separately, explain what you expect from them and really put your eyes out there.
It's not healthy and professional relationship and can cause much bigger problem later on.
Wish you the best out of the situations.
Always use your power in wisdom!
2007-06-01 06:29:40 · answer #1 · answered by Blue Moon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in a position to change this situation, what you are waiting for? It's frustrating to see managers who can't "manage".
Personal issues should be left at the door. They both, separately, need to be reminded of where they are. It's not the secretary's place to undermine any member of the company. It's not the other co-worker's place to be petty and negative at the workplace.
If they can't be positive, polite and productive, all the time, They are gone! Make sure you start your paperwork right - take notes on everything you can remember you witnessed, then a list of "hearsay" incidents, then a list of complaints from the company employees and especially any correspondence where either was reprimanded. Firing someone is easier if you've been keeping a paper trail...
Good luck.
2007-06-01 10:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is very common almost anywhere you go. There is always office drama. The best advice is to remain neutral. I wouldn't be worried about them losing their jobs. Only grown ups should fill those spots and franklly they sound like they are most focused on one antoher than actaully getting their jobs done right.
Just stay out of it. Don't favor one over the other. Don't become friendly with both of them because you will get caught in the spiderweb. Also, by staying away from it all you will end up looking like the more reliable one who people can count on.
PS - I hope you're not their supervisor because you seem pretty lousy at it and frankly, you would never be my boss if you had no back bone. If you are their boss, GROW SOME BALLS and take control of the situation!!!
2007-06-03 10:44:48 · answer #3 · answered by Coqui 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are in a position to speak to them, I have only one question- why have you waited so long? This kind of behavior can really be toxic in an office- the constant bikering just undermines moral, and the credabilty of the people arguing, especially if one of them is a manager. Definately call them in - seperately or apart, and tell them they have to put their differences aside, and work as a team, and you will evaluate the situation again in xxx days, and if the situation is not better, someone will be heading to the unemployment office. And make sure they know you mean it.
2007-06-01 10:30:58 · answer #4 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are these womens supervisor then it is up to you to get control of this situation. Constant bickering between staff members can be very disruptive in the work place. This behavior usually spreads to other staff members also and working conditions becomes intolerable.
The secretary is out of line treating her supervisor like this and the supervisor is not accepting her authority and handling this issue! If this problem is not taken care of, it will only get bigger!!
2007-06-02 09:31:17 · answer #5 · answered by angel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming that you are their Manager? If so, yes, I would call them in and let them know that their behavior is inappropriate for the workplace. If it is affecting their work and others around them, it needs to be addressed. Let them know that part of their job is how well they work with other people and that it is part of their job expectations. I would speak to them about it individually to hear both sides of the situation.
2007-06-01 10:01:16 · answer #6 · answered by scaredy cat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At least you have your own office. For the people out on the floor who have been suffering this for a year it's hell. This is the kind of thing that makes good people quite and demoralizes those who do stay. Calling them on the carpet is long, LONG overdue!
2007-06-01 09:59:20 · answer #7 · answered by brownieleslie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Women are like this. It's a power struggle. If you have the "power" why don't you redraw the hierarchy in the office and give each one an "important job" . But make sure they are not in one another's chain of command. Physically separate them. Good luck.
2007-06-01 13:03:17 · answer #8 · answered by kathy s 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unless they are your direct reports otherwise, its not your business to get involved. You are employed to do your job and not find faults with others.
2007-06-02 03:56:59 · answer #9 · answered by SGElite 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋