There are guys where i work that constantly play cds or tapes of their favourite music eg heavy rock.
I reported this to my supervisor sometime ago that i couldn't concentrate on my work because of this. She spoke with her manager and it was agreed that only radio 1 could be played on the radio.
This happened and all was well, now the same is happening again. I feel like walking out. What is the law regarding the playing of music surely i shouldn't have to put up with this.
2007-12-27 07:59:46 · 10 answers · asked by padervan 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Do you have an employee handbook where you work? If so, check it for policy on this. Then get your supervisor or human resources person to enforce it.
If not, speak to your supervisor about it again. If she fails to enforce her previous decision on the matter, either go to HR or her supervisor and get them to enforce it.
Good luck.
2007-12-27 08:08:57 · answer #1 · answered by kcbranaghsgirl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since management obviously isn't doing anything to the extent that they should, perhaps it's time to confront your co-workers personally. There are two things you could do with this approach:
Approach #1: Leave an anonymous letter on said co-workers' desks letting them know that, although they may not realize it, their music can get pretty loud and rather distracting. Finish with asking if they could turn the volumes down on their radios or if they could invest in headphones.
Approach #2: This one's a little gutsier. You go up to the co-workers face-to-face and state what you would've said in the letter in Approach #1. This one doesn't tend to work as well because tempers could unintentionally flare no matter how polite you are.
Good luck!
2007-12-27 16:22:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm pretty sure there's no law, but your company may have a policy. If nothing else, they're disobeying an earlier mandate, and the manager needs to be made aware of it so that they can be disciplined. Insubordination is not a good thing!
2007-12-27 16:35:52 · answer #3 · answered by bainaashanti 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your supervisor again. "I'm sorry to be a bother, but the music in the office is bothering me again. I find it hard to do my work and I was hoping you could help."
You might also consider finding another job, one where the workers respect company policies and the supervisors are around to supervise.
2007-12-27 19:41:40 · answer #4 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
speak to your manager then or put your feelings about this in writing, but you shouldnt walk out.or you could jump on the cd player lol.the more you moan tho the more they'll do it just to anoy you. i'm sure that there is a level of volume acceptable for all to work with.look in your H and S hand book.
2007-12-27 16:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is definetly not a good thing, you should highlight to your supervisor that the previously "fixed" problem has come back again, and that you reiterate that you need peace and quiet to work.
2007-12-27 16:13:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Does your company have a written policy regarding music in the workplace? If not, maybe you should suggest that they formulate one before they lose some valuable employees, and see what happens.
2007-12-27 16:07:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could build a rapport with your co-workers and be all nice at first then address the problem later. For example you could say this:
"Hey man how's it going? (wait for response)
"What kind of music are you listening to? That sounds awesome man. (wait for response.)
"Listen, I got a bunch of work to do and it sux man. You got any headphones to use for a couple of hours?" (wait for response).
2007-12-27 17:37:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Earphones.
2007-12-27 16:06:04 · answer #9 · answered by Bad Answer Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your supervisor again they need to work out a compromise
2007-12-28 02:24:43 · answer #10 · answered by Diamond 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋