My boss hired a cousin to work at her business and this cousin basically only works when she wants to because she is on Salary. She will come in around 10:00 and leave at 3:30 or 4:00. She started in Sept. and has already missed like 12 days. 4 of those days she didn't even call to tell us she wasn't coming in. Then the whole time she is at work she is just complaining about something in her life and it's all about drama with her. I am sure my boss sees it but she hasn't said anything to her cousin to change the situation. At first I was going to let my boss figure it out on her own but now other employees are making comments and I feel as a manager it is my duty to tell my boss what's going on as far as it bothering other employees. I know that it is going to upset my boss because evidently she is wanting her business to be a family gig but it's turning out that all her family members are taking advantage of the fact that they are family. Should I talk with my boss about it?
2007-11-22 23:30:47 · 6 answers · asked by Nicole 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Administrative and Office Support
Yes.
Perhaps the boss isn't around enough to see all of the behavior.
Make sure you are able to talk to the boss privately, at a time when others aren't around and you have enough time to discuss the particulars.
Not calling to say you aren't coming in is a nono on the job, period, not just for family.
Explain the drama aspect also.
I had one of those a couple of years ago - it was all about her.
If the boss has questions, or perhaps in some denial, have names ready of a couple of coworkers who can back up the behavior for the boss to talk to.
This situation can also chip into employee morale for the ones who are actually working. People don't want to be as productive if they see one of these really slacking and getting away with it.
Document in and out times for awhile also.
That gives you some ammunition with the boss.
The boss may think Boopsie is working longer than she really is.
2007-11-22 23:44:44 · answer #1 · answered by ceviche queen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are the manager, you should talk to the cousin first and try to set her straight. Give her a written warning so she cant go to your boss and say you said something else. If that doesn't help then go to your boss and complain. If she wont do anything then then you should go somewhere else to work because she IS going to make it a Family business and you will get canned anyway. Let her know the rest of the staff is unhappy and might quit then she will have to rely on her cousin only.
2007-11-23 07:38:16 · answer #2 · answered by dkgroce 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to guess that your boss is already fully aware of what's going on, and has already done all the figuring it out herself that she's going to. Obviously she is reluctant to address the situation.
But as a manager you do have responsibility to your employees, otherwise they'll start leaving in droves. Choose your words carefully, and think through what you are going to say. But maybe you could say something like "I feel that you need to know that morale among employees is sufferent a lot because of Susieq not pulling her weight or even showing up reliably, and people are getting really upset about it. I'm afraid we're going to start losing employees over this - how can we prevent problems" or something like that.
Good luck, this is a sticky situation.
2007-11-23 11:57:31 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given your description, yes, talk to the boss (no point in talking to the cousin, she is a lost cause) but don't expect any changes. I worked once in my llife for a family owned and run business and I left because of this exact same sitaution. I was doing all the work and the family member I worked with did virtually nothing and blamed me for things he had done himself. Family do NOT belong in business together and if they insist on it they need to keep the entire business within the family as they always take terrible advantage of outsiders.
What you describe is common and awful; it creates a terrible atmosphere for everyone else.
2007-11-23 08:14:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, tough one this. It depends on your relationship with your boss. If you're the manager, will she respect your decisions? I'd have a word, and ask for help, rather than complain.
Tell her it is affecting staff morale and confide in her, rather than report it as a problem.
2007-11-23 07:40:44 · answer #5 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i will agree with the 1st answer since your the boss. give her a 1st and only warning. if she doesnt listen then tell the boss
2007-11-23 10:19:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋