My boss is always late, and sometimes doesn’t even show up to meetings. At the same time, he boasts about how experienced and professional he is. We’re left waiting around because we need his approval to proceed, and then have to rush to catch up. It’s very stressful. Is there anything we can do?
What an inspiring role model you have there. Is it any wonder two-thirds of employees surveyed say they don’t respect their boss? You can ignore and live with it, or look for a new job, but it’s usually worthwhile to try to remedy a situation first.
Whoever has the best relationship or most senior position with the boss should privately give the boss this feedback. If there are formal review periods, it could occur then.
If not, then at a time when the boss is focused and most likely to be receptive. Explain that the team wants to deliver great results and the manner in which they are operating is preventing them from that.
If the boss doesn’t respond well, you’ll have to deal with it or find a new job — but no one should be stressed and unhappy.
I’m 50 and have worked for a handful of large companies all my life. I’m set financially, so I took a job with a very small company for far less money and love it. Then, two months in, the company was sold to a large company. Turns out, they were already in negotiations when I was interviewed, so now I feel betrayed. Am I wrong to want to walk away?
You are very fortunate to be unburdened financially so that you can choose to do whatever makes you happy. But before you walk, why not give the new situation a shot?
I don’t think you should feel betrayed. Mergers and acquisitions are highly confidential deals that can come together or fall apart very quickly, and they had no obligation to tell you during the interview process that they may have a new owner.
Also, not every large company is bad. They may even allow the smaller company you work for to operate as it has, just with a new owner (although I wouldn’t bet on it, honestly). I would see how it goes before you look for something new, safe knowing that you can walk whenever you want.
Gregory Giangrande has over 25 years of experience as a chief human resources executive. Hear Greg Wed. at 9:35 a.m. on iHeartRadio 710 WOR with Len Berman and Michael Riedel. Email: GoToGreg@NYPost.com. Follow: GoToGreg.com and on Twitter: @GregGiangrande
