Hostile workplace?
Is there anything to be done about a VP ( my direct manager) who consistently berates individual subordinates in a group setting? I’ve tried speaking the them about this. 2 weeks later after I mentioned I really hate it being done to me, it happened again. It happens with both managers and ICs. I have a thick skin, that’s not the main issue. Org morale suffers as a direct result of this behavior.
Time to change teams or company, unfortunately VPs have a high responsibility, to implement a good culture but they abuse drugs
Sit at your manager’s desk tomorrow, known power move and will impress both your manager and the execs.
Smartass.
Have a team building activity in which you all watch Jeff Weiner’s Managing with compassion videos along with the VP 😉
Is your VP a man or woman?
Here’s the thing. I hired a few people in who I really like. I hate the thought of leaving and abandoning them to be subject to this abuse. Yes, some people in management do actually have a conscience.
Would it not make a difference if enough people who feel the same way took a complaint to HR? There have been a number of individuals who have transferred out or left my company as a result of this practice. I like where I’m at otherwise. I’d like it to be a good place.
Machiavellian collusion? VP will find out and specifically put those people on the shitlist/PIP list. It could work if HR is a serious org and not toilet paper to be used by Sr. Management.
Blog post. With names
I’m brave but not crazy.
You can't force people to change, but Karma generally kicks back. I've seen a manager get terminated when someone was promoted to a position above the manager. A VP does have someone to answer to. ;)
As long as its directly equally to everyone nothing.
Transfer teams, or shop around. You can't change managers.