An unhappy client has slandered my company on his blog.
And it was the only project that fell through. A leading company in the field, all our other products are well recognised in the field, and we have won several awards as well.
The fiasco ended 6 months ago, but I came across the blog today which shows the entry on Google Search when I type in our Company name. This could harm the companie's integrity. Should I tell my boss (company owner?)
2007-06-05 17:57:18 · 14 answers · asked by Tashamster 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Sure I would make him aware of it. There might not be anything he can do but he will appreciate the information.
2007-06-05 18:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by DOT 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Familiar with the old saying "don’t the kill the messenger because you don’t like the message"? Well, just keep in mind that it doesn't always apply in the real world, especially business. As a general rule of thumb, upper management does not like to have corporate short-comings brought to their attention, regardless of how much they may like to stress an "open-door policy."
If it really bothers you, you may want to do is bring it to the attention of your legal department. They would know what course of action to take. Unfortunately, if the unhappy client in question is griping specifically about the project that fell through, then there may not be much that they can do; it's only libel if they are stating mistruths.
2007-06-05 18:13:02 · answer #2 · answered by teknomancer73 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should tell him...i mean, most probably him might just let it be... As your company has done other projects which are recognisible your field, this is just a complain from some unhappy grumpy client...most probably he won't take it to his heart...it might probably be good for him to be aware taht there are people out there who has some says to your company's product inefficiency...so it could be a chance for a self-reflection for your boss..
2007-06-07 21:35:56 · answer #3 · answered by JaneHong 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When something is written its libel not slander. Slander is the spoken word. But don't worry about it, any company that doesn't have a least one unhappy punter isn't doing much business.
2007-06-08 01:02:32 · answer #4 · answered by thebaldchemist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you hesitate to approach your boss directly with the "unpleasant" info, then do it "anonymously"...
If they already know about it, you have nothing to lose...
But if it is news to them, you might well be helping your company to take remedial measures (and so avoid as much damage as possible)... You MUST inform them, if not for the sake of your company's future (and so your job), atleast for goodwill...
2007-06-05 19:54:17 · answer #5 · answered by lemmethink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to bring it up with the bosses' secretary (if they have one) first to see if he already knows about it. (Trust me, secretaries know EVERYTHING). At my old corporation we used to joke that the VP's secretary was the one who really ran the company.
If the boss already knows, then there is no need to bring it up. If not, then tell him/her. Honestly, there really isn't anything they can do about it. Slander is a long shot and hard to prove in court.
2007-06-05 18:12:02 · answer #6 · answered by Kathy H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as its not only your company at risk its your job as well as things could have a knock on effect all round
2007-06-05 18:08:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, cos the messenger always get shot, find someone you trust, give them your bosses email address and then let them inform him/her what they came across whilst surfing the net.
2007-06-05 20:59:50 · answer #8 · answered by Gerry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make him aware definately. Publicly slandering a person or organisation can be considered a crime
2007-06-05 20:27:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes girl because thats ur job at risk
2007-06-05 18:02:01 · answer #10 · answered by maritza 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋