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Supervisory No-Nos
Unforgivable and Sometimes Unlawful Behaviors by Supervisors
1. Treating individuals unequally because of gender, culture, age, educational, religious
background, etc.
2. Not keeping a trust with an employee
3. Blowing hot and cold
4. Failure to follow basic policies and procedures and laws
5. Losing your cool in front of others
6. Engaging in a personal relationship with someone you supervise
7. Being indecisive
This list is possibly longer but these seven seem to stand out as unforgiveable.
8. Not clearly communicating — or changing without notice — goals, needs, expectations
9. Lying about current or past employees in an effort to keep them from getting another job (if anyone knows me on this list, I hasten to add that my direct experience with this was over 25 years ago, but it still stings).
Caryn…I’m with you, but on a more recent experience…It has put a dent on my career and I am still trying to get it out of my head.
Hi Diane … nice running into you again! I have one to add to the list: How about supervisors who forget about rules of civility when talking to their employees, or who treat their employees like children?
And forget to say thank you, and please, etc…etc…etc…
Definately agree with Andre on communication, but not just communication. Consistent communication…ie if you tell it to one make sure EVERYONE gets the relay. Otherwise you can’t hold accountability with anyone.
10. Treating your employees more like “resources” than humans.
It seems that there are more to add to this list. Most around communication skills, honesty and civility. I will edit the list to incorporate your comments and repost. Any more???
Not acknowledging your staff when they perform above-n-beyond duties. One is never “that” busy.