A tiny rant
It never ceases to amaze me how people can treat others just because they have an authoritative position. Why is there a need to project such behavior when kindness and common sense is all that is needed? I mean how does one belt out to another person, same age or slightly older, to come near to pick up a piece of paper that is under a shoe? I mean what is the point to call someone over to pick up something you are already standing on?
Is there a mention of common sense or decency to just make it your prerogative to pick up the piece? I mean is it not a safety hazard when you saw it or when you are standing on it? Clearly, common sense, states yes.
Unfortunately I have had time and time again those in the higher position of me come, beckoning me to their standing place to just pick up a piece of paper or plastic. Much worse is signage or fixtures. How is that not part of your job to do too? Tell me, please? I thought that team means everyone takes initiative to the safety of the environment and if they are unaware of how to be safe then someone needs to teach them.
In that case, please can someone send a memo to the upper crust of positions that safety is a whole CEO or whoever, application not just those who work on the floor? I must say I do really miss a team environment. This constant I have a diploma or degree crude is nonsense because the ego that goes alongside of certain people is driving many insane.
I find that with my many years in a variety of positions I have kept my work ethic. Sure I have my health issues but I never once stopped working. I may have taken more breaks but that is expected. Even more is that as my trails into up and down the corporate or retail ladder I haven't had the ego that said, sorry not my job. Only times I have denied being able to do something is when communications were mixed or when my hearing has gotten worse.
So why this rant? Well to tell you straight up. I had a manager, who likes to tell people to pick up paper from beneath her shoe, gets inside personal spaces and just plainly tells us to hurry up. If really, the hurrying up is necessary, pick up your share as well. Come out and help. That is what is really needed in work environments.
Communications and showing by example. All could learn from that. If there is communication on all aspects then nothing would be messed up. And if the sales floor looks trashy or could use the help with the merchandise go backs or ringing on the registers, don't be a manager that calls someone to do it.. Just jump in and help. Don't be pressing that egotistical mannerism of I am an upper position person, I don't have to help. Stores and companies NEED managers to become sales clerks or cashiers to show that in case of emergencies you are NOT afraid to step out of your office and help.
So that is my rant. I am tired of all this miscommunications, the misunderstanding of what team means, the upper positions thinking because they have a title they don't need to come help when it is called out for back up, to fold tables or to put away merchandise and for all those who say "that isn't my job" or "I am your boss" - so. Seriously the titles are there to say you worked your way to that position, not that you dropped into it. If you are unclear on the aspect of how things are done in an area - cross train or get reacquainted with the positions below you. For you never know when you will be asked to show how it is done.
It really is about being kind, sensitive, helpful and a mentor. That is what keeps people working with you. That is what you want to say in your company brochures. The friendly, not hostile, work environment.
The basic rule is be willing to jump in no matter what your title is and don't be pushy with the quantity. It is quality and genuine concern that make people want to stay and help. So take the initiative and be a mentor to yourself, coworkers and employees. The environment will be healthier and enjoyable.
Is there a mention of common sense or decency to just make it your prerogative to pick up the piece? I mean is it not a safety hazard when you saw it or when you are standing on it? Clearly, common sense, states yes.
Unfortunately I have had time and time again those in the higher position of me come, beckoning me to their standing place to just pick up a piece of paper or plastic. Much worse is signage or fixtures. How is that not part of your job to do too? Tell me, please? I thought that team means everyone takes initiative to the safety of the environment and if they are unaware of how to be safe then someone needs to teach them.
In that case, please can someone send a memo to the upper crust of positions that safety is a whole CEO or whoever, application not just those who work on the floor? I must say I do really miss a team environment. This constant I have a diploma or degree crude is nonsense because the ego that goes alongside of certain people is driving many insane.
I find that with my many years in a variety of positions I have kept my work ethic. Sure I have my health issues but I never once stopped working. I may have taken more breaks but that is expected. Even more is that as my trails into up and down the corporate or retail ladder I haven't had the ego that said, sorry not my job. Only times I have denied being able to do something is when communications were mixed or when my hearing has gotten worse.
So why this rant? Well to tell you straight up. I had a manager, who likes to tell people to pick up paper from beneath her shoe, gets inside personal spaces and just plainly tells us to hurry up. If really, the hurrying up is necessary, pick up your share as well. Come out and help. That is what is really needed in work environments.
Communications and showing by example. All could learn from that. If there is communication on all aspects then nothing would be messed up. And if the sales floor looks trashy or could use the help with the merchandise go backs or ringing on the registers, don't be a manager that calls someone to do it.. Just jump in and help. Don't be pressing that egotistical mannerism of I am an upper position person, I don't have to help. Stores and companies NEED managers to become sales clerks or cashiers to show that in case of emergencies you are NOT afraid to step out of your office and help.
So that is my rant. I am tired of all this miscommunications, the misunderstanding of what team means, the upper positions thinking because they have a title they don't need to come help when it is called out for back up, to fold tables or to put away merchandise and for all those who say "that isn't my job" or "I am your boss" - so. Seriously the titles are there to say you worked your way to that position, not that you dropped into it. If you are unclear on the aspect of how things are done in an area - cross train or get reacquainted with the positions below you. For you never know when you will be asked to show how it is done.
It really is about being kind, sensitive, helpful and a mentor. That is what keeps people working with you. That is what you want to say in your company brochures. The friendly, not hostile, work environment.
The basic rule is be willing to jump in no matter what your title is and don't be pushy with the quantity. It is quality and genuine concern that make people want to stay and help. So take the initiative and be a mentor to yourself, coworkers and employees. The environment will be healthier and enjoyable.
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