Hector
This is what I will advise Hector, marketing director, on Dana’s preferential treatment for the employee she has started dating and their public display of affection: “Hector, I know you concerned about Dana’s relationship with another employee. We do not have policy prohibiting dating. However, our handbook states the following, “Although this policy does not prevent the development of friendships or romantic relationships between coworkers, it does establish very clear boundaries as to how relationships will progress during working hours and company premises. During working hours and at work location, employees are expected to keep personal exchanges limited so that others are not distracted or offended by such exchanges. Employees …show more content…
You have to consider the time and place of the meeting. I recommend sending Dana an email about setting up a meeting. Work around her schedule. The meeting should take place in the conference room. Be mindful that she might become defensive during the meeting. Therefore, I recommend that you mentally prepare how you are to approach her.
Convey Positive Intent
‘The second step is involves stating the issue you would like to discuss and why. You have to convey positive intent and not blame Dana for the situation. I recommend you saying the following, “Dana, thank you for taking some time out of your busy schedule. You have given exceptional work direction to our support staff. I want to take the time to discuss with you your relationship with one of the support staff employees and its impact.”
Describe what you have observed
“Hector, the third step is describing what you have observed. You have to specific and to the point. I suggest you tell Dana the following, “Dana, we have a collaborative environment where professionals like you give work direction to the support staff. However, it has been brought up to my attention that you and the other employee are being too affectionate during work. Employees have also noticed that you have preferential treatment for him. We do not tolerate preferential treatment nor public display of affection during
This is what I will advise Hector, marketing director, on Dana’s preferential treatment for the employee she has started dating and their public display of affection: “Hector, I know you concerned about Dana’s relationship with another employee. We do not have policy prohibiting dating. However, our handbook states the following, “Although this policy does not prevent the development of friendships or romantic relationships between coworkers, it does establish very clear boundaries as to how relationships will progress during working hours and company premises. During working hours and at work location, employees are expected to keep personal exchanges limited so that others are not distracted or offended by such exchanges. Employees …show more content…
You have to consider the time and place of the meeting. I recommend sending Dana an email about setting up a meeting. Work around her schedule. The meeting should take place in the conference room. Be mindful that she might become defensive during the meeting. Therefore, I recommend that you mentally prepare how you are to approach her.
Convey Positive Intent
‘The second step is involves stating the issue you would like to discuss and why. You have to convey positive intent and not blame Dana for the situation. I recommend you saying the following, “Dana, thank you for taking some time out of your busy schedule. You have given exceptional work direction to our support staff. I want to take the time to discuss with you your relationship with one of the support staff employees and its impact.”
Describe what you have observed
“Hector, the third step is describing what you have observed. You have to specific and to the point. I suggest you tell Dana the following, “Dana, we have a collaborative environment where professionals like you give work direction to the support staff. However, it has been brought up to my attention that you and the other employee are being too affectionate during work. Employees have also noticed that you have preferential treatment for him. We do not tolerate preferential treatment nor public display of affection during