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10 Stupid Workplace Rules That Employers Should Eliminate
10 Stupid Workplace Rules That Employers Should Eliminate
You need to post them.
Going to that 11 page slideshow and getting bombarded by pop-ups and video ads is a no go as far as I am concerned.
You need to post them.
Going to that 11 page slideshow and getting bombarded by pop-ups and video ads is a no go as far as I am concerned.
You need to post them.
Going to that 11 page slideshow and getting bombarded by pop-ups and video ads is a no go as far as I am concerned.
The wonders of adblockers. Here is the list:
1. Drug testing
2. No telecommuting
3. Inflexible scheduling
4. No food/drinks
5. Requiring a doctor's note to take a sick day
6. No beards
7. No hats
8. Annual performance reviews
9. Dress codes
10. Scheduled breaks
I have to agree.
The wonders of adblockers. Here is the list:
1. Drug testing
2. No telecommuting
3. Inflexible scheduling
4. No food/drinks
5. Requiring a doctor's note to take a sick day
6. No beards
7. No hats
8. Annual performance reviews
9. Dress codes
10. Scheduled breaks
I have to agree.
I strongly agree with 2 and 10. I partially agree with 5.
1. Drug testing is usually required for Gov't positions. This is kinda important.
2. Some people will abuse this so I understand why it's not standard. If you have a position that you can do telecommute from, then I don't see why you can't ask.
3. How do you do away with inflexible scheduling if the company needs you during regular hours?? Most companies are pretty good about this, however, if you are working in a sweatshop that doesn't let you take care of your family. Should you really be working there?
4. Some places like hospitals cannot have food or drinks in the workplace. Will never go away completely.
5. Agreed this can be burdensome on the employee. If they are sick and their doctor is not technically literate. How in the blazes are they going to get a note??
6. I wear a beard myself and I am happy my company lets me. However, I understand why others don't. Plus there are those red necks who would abuse this.
7. I just don't think hats are appropriate in the workplace. Don't know why they have to be there.
8. My company does not do these, however. I understand why others have to.
9. Dress codes are hugely important and your company will look more professional with a dress code. I wish mine did. I wear a collar polo and khakis everyday but some people (girls in particular) wear nothing but leggings. Gross!
10. You should be able to take your break whenever you want. However, know this. You shouldn't take a break during peak lunch hours. Pretty simple.
1. As long as you can do the job safely what does it matter?
3. That is why the concept of flex hours has core time.
4. It makes sense in certain workplaces but for an office worker why not?
5. My issue would be say for example you have vomiting and nausea, how are you goign to drive or take transit to a doctor without an appointment?
8. The problem with performance reviews is that they require quantifiable measures which are very hard to create effective ones and there are aspects that simply cannot be quantified.
The wonders of adblockers. Here is the list:
1. Drug testing
Response: So, when an employee is drunk you should ignore it or just go with your personal evaluation. Me? I tested.
2. No telecommuting
Response: I like telecommuting for workers. The management, it's a scam. I was appalled at how many worked from the golf course.
3. Inflexible scheduling
Response: Right. There is no reason customers should determine when people work.
4. No food/drinks
Response: People should be paid to sit at their desk and pour milkshakes over the keyboard.
5. Requiring a doctor's note to take a sick day
Response: A woman where I worked took off four days every twenty-eight days. I guess some don't see a problem with that. Another employee was sick every Monday and every third Friday. Other employees were asking why they had to work five days a week when Chuck didn't.
6. No beards
Response: Where I worked no women could have beards. Men could if they were cared for. Beards with braids and facial tattoos were not allowed.
7. No hats
Response: I don't get that unless it's inside. I'd go with no hats inside.
8. Annual performance reviews
Response: I never had a problem with annual performance reviews but ours had peer reviews, supervisor reviews, and subordinate reviews.
9. Dress codes
Response: I wish that wasn't necessary. I got tired of telling women that sheer blouses and no bras were not acceptable. Halter tops have no place in an office. I know you'll be shocked but I guy who showed up for an interview wearing shorts, a tank top, and rubber flip-flops didn't get hired. When he came back in, similarly attired, to ask why he didn't get a job I told him. "You were hiring my clothes." "We weren't hiring you or your clothes."
10. Scheduled breaks
Response: Absolutely not. Why shouldn't everyone be able to take their break when it gets busy.
I have to agree.
But, you missed some really important ones.
11. There shouldn't be a set time to show up at work or a set time to leave. Coming in an hour late and/or leaving an hour early isn't a problem if it's someone as special as you.
12. There should be no competition for promotion. All promotions should be based on absolutely nothing but seniority.
13. I should never have to do anything that's not part of my job description.
I'm pretty sure the person who wrote the article has never actually had a real job.
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