“From the Absurd to the Outrageous: The 60 Most Unforgettable ‘What Were They Thinking?’ Moments in the Workplace!”
“Unethical or immoral behavior should never be accepted,” warns Hyken. “In some cases, it may be ‘legal’ but that doesn’t mean it’s acceptable behavior.
Cranking up Trumps inauguration speech on 100% volume on your PC….like multiple people.
When my creepy senior citizen coworker said in his best Austin Powers voice “Do I make you horny?”
She adds that managers can be just as bad by playing favorites, dismissing concerns, or setting unclear expectations only to blame the team when things go wrong. “In the end, unprofessional behavior like this chips away trust and weakens teamwork,” cautions Chan.
“The way you treat someone is the way they will treat you and others,” adds Hyken. “This is especially important for leadership, who set an example of how fellow employees and customers should be treated.”
One of my bosses who hadn’t seen in a long while greeted me and went for a hug then loudly said “come closer, you hadn’t been hugged by a man in a long time”. I was so shocked I said nothing.
I saw him again 5 months later and confronted him about it, he laughed and said “was I lying?”
I don’t know this man at all outside of work.
“As you notice some consistency in the better behavior, continue to acknowledge and praise. The goal is to not just spot and criticize negative behavior, but to turn it into a good habit that aligns with the culture of the company.”
My boss storing his urine sample in the work refrigerator. He had a lab test later that day and figured it would be fine to put the sample in the communal fridge.
“A private conversation is usually the best first step as no one wants to be called out in front of their peers. If the issue keeps happening, though, there need to be consequences. A casual warning might work for small slip-ups, but if someone keeps disregarding workplace norms, it’s time for formal steps like performance improvement plans or even disciplinary action.”
When I was working in a restaurant when I was about 18/19, my manager got pissed we were talking during a downtime. He threw a bottle of aspirin at me. Then he got pissed when I called the owner and told him what his manager did. The manager was made to apologize to me and he was salty AF afterwards.
Working in hospitality for pretty much my whole life soooo many but the craziest thing was a chef (male) grabbing the assistant manager (female) by the neck
He adds that poor communication, or failing to share constructive feedback when criticizing employees, will not make things better. “Managers unwilling to coach and mentor a ‘struggling’ employee will result in little change over time,” said Hyken.
My coworker sleeps everyday. Not on lunch or break. Just at her desk. Falls asleep while scrolling fb
A girl twerking on the showroom floor at a luxury car dealership. And she was the receptionist.
