“From the Absurd to the Outrageous: The 60 Most Unforgettable ‘What Were They Thinking?’ Moments in the Workplace!”
“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