British company CEO goes viral after sharing the 5 phrases he’s tired of hearing from his employees, and it’s hard not to agree with him.
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Rob Dance, CEO of a technology consulting firm in the UK, recently went viral with a post on Instagram where he lists the 5 phrases he’s tired of hearing from his employees.
You might find his idea offensive, but Dance’s ‘joke’ actually showed that just as employees complain about their bosses, the reverse is also true. And just as employees often complain rightfully, employers are also often correct in their complaints.
In the post, Dance is seen holding a whiteboard with the phrases he can’t stand hearing from his employees:
Can I leave early today?
I’ll be arriving later tomorrow.
My child is sick, can I leave in a rush?
I have a medical appointment tomorrow, is that okay?
I’ll be back later from lunch, I have some things to take care of.
“I don’t mind,” he wrote at the end of his list.
Netizens who only read this part of the post thought Dance must be an extremely strict and heartless boss. But those who paid attention to the rest of what was written on his board understood that what he meant is that nowadays, with many people working from home, the relationship between bosses and employees should change.
“I hired you to do a job and I COMPLETELY trust you to do it. I don’t need you to account for every hour. Times have changed, and the workplace environment is different these days,” he wrote.
Dance, who often tweets about leadership and personal growth, believes that companies should not treat their employees like children: “All that matters is that everyone is happy and the work gets done. My advice to companies: treat your employees like adults. That’s it, that’s the big secret.” “Give them autonomy, respect that they have lives outside of work.”
Those who read the entire post agreed and praised the CEO’s stance; “We need more employers developing this mindset. Unfortunately, many employers hire people without doing the hard work of setting expectations. Bad leadership creates poor employee performance,” commented one netizen.
“I was ready to comment on how insensitive this post was until I read it all. I completely agree with your viewpoint,” said another.
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