""I noticed there's a delay in your response on our chat earlier today. We have a 5 minute rule. I just wanted to check in to make sure everything is okay and to remind you of our policy," the boss began in the email. "If you're stepping away from your desk for a break or any other reason, such as going to the bathroom, please notify the team so we're aware of your availability.""
"The boss explained that employees constantly checking in during their workday helps everyone to stay aligned and ensures that nothing is missed. However, the major problem with this kind of micromanaging of your employees is that it tanks productivity. Instead, resentment tends to brew between the employees and their boss, especially when they feel that they're not being trusted to do their work and handle the business that needs to be taken care of by the end of the day."
A boss required remote employees to check in every five minutes during the workday. The boss sent an email reminding staff of a 5-minute rule after noticing a delayed chat response and asked employees to notify the team when stepping away for any reason, including bathroom breaks. The boss claimed constant check-ins help everyone stay aligned and ensure nothing is missed. Such micromanagement reduces productivity and breeds resentment when employees feel untrusted to complete tasks. A Monster.com survey found nearly three out of four workers consider micromanagement the biggest red flag in a workplace.
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