My friend and co-worker has a boss who's an absolute jerk. my desk is next to hers and her boss will come to her desk every now and again and talk to her like she's an idiot (she's very bright) or is no older than 5. I've overheard and other coworkers have overheard him do these things on several different occasions. My friend doesn't want to go to another manager in the company and complain, but me and a few other coworkers do. Should we? What should we do in the alternative? We all think he doesn't realize he acts this way and he's very irrational, so it's hard to tell him otherwise. He also talks to the other managers in the company in a similar way. I really don't want my friend to quit because of him!!!
2007-06-19 01:10:26 · 6 answers · asked by KT 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Well - if you want to complain about him go ahead. There's nothing stopping you.
Your HR department can help you here. Most companies have policies against bullying in place.
At least I hope they do.
2007-06-19 01:14:22 · answer #1 · answered by ShoCh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should do nothing. That's right! You friend is the victim here, so she should report this to HR or speak to her manager directly about it. But you also mentioned that this manager also talks to other managers in a similar way. So, at least his behavior is somewhat consistent and not just toward your friend. Maybe his communication needs some improvement.
My recommendation for you is to ask the people who received this kind of talk and their opinion about this, quietly.
If they all feel the same way as you, then you will have a much stronger case. Then, you may go to HR to report him and go from there.
2007-06-19 01:35:34 · answer #2 · answered by coldrain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, she should start documenting these "occassions" Time, date and what was said... Also, if other's are hearing the same behaviors from said "boss" it would be nice for them as well to document these issues... If she can tape the said, comments even better, although hard to do... I would definelty get a higher up involved. No one deserves to be dispespected to that degree at work... If the problem persists, I would have a mtg. with this boss with a mediator that way only the problems are discussed w/o being insulted. You and the other co-workers should support your friend...
2007-06-19 01:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually people like that are what you call the one minute manager, Loosie Goosie. Find out his home address and send him the Jehvouh Witness, if anybody can talk about "SELF" adjustments, they do a pretty good job.
This is not negative or a joke, I'm serious.
2007-06-19 01:21:14 · answer #4 · answered by honker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you as a group, do not report this, he will think he is getting away with it, and the crap will continue on and intenisify.
Boss or not, the employee, has the absolute right to work in a hassle free work place.
2007-06-19 01:16:58 · answer #5 · answered by duster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your friend should speak on her own behalf. if u have a problem with the way he is treating you and his demenour than speak on y our behalf. i think thats the best way to handle it if everyone speaks on their own accord so no mixed messages are put out there.
2007-06-19 01:15:25 · answer #6 · answered by spadezgurl22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋