#employee-relations

#employee-relations

I manage a team of four. One of my staff members, Jeff, asked to go to a conference that was about a five-hour drive away. I approved the request as the conference would be good for his professional development. Three other staff members from our closely connected teams were also going. Jeff registered for the conference. A couple of weeks later, he asked me about booking a flight to it. I was surprised by this, as the conference was a reasonable driving distance. I explained that the department would rent a van and the attendees would drive there together. (Our department wants to minimize expenses when reasonable, so this is normal unless it doesn't make sense logistically or financially.) He pushed back with a couple of reasons that he wanted to fly, such as it would save time and he didn't feel comfortable driving.

A reduction in support and responsibilities signifies that a manager is trying to extinguish an employee's ability to grow, indicating the use of quiet firing tactics.

Bullying is always a serious allegation and must be treated with the appropriate seriousness. It is essential not to let initial impressions overshadow the need for proper procedure.

The company culture at Hancock Prospecting encourages staff to express gratitude to Gina Rinehart, with annual requests for messages tying appreciation to bonuses and profits.