👉 It's Easy to Point Fingers at the Employer When Things Go Wrong. 👈
- André de Sterke
- 23 sep 2024
- 2 minuten om te lezen
But I don’t think that’s always fair. Here’s why:
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First off, let’s be clear:
Stress-related absences and workplace issues are something no one deserves.
And yes, working conditions certainly play a role in this.
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However:
💃 It takes two to tango. 🕺
Both employers and employees influence what happens at work.
Sure, the manager has the final say.
And yes, not everything can be controlled.
But without input from the staff, employers are often flying blind.
Without feedback (*yes, especially the negative kind!*), things will likely continue as they are,
or decisions will be made on guesswork alone.
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And don’t forget:
“The employer” is just a group of people in specific roles,
trying their best too.
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The real problem? Conflict is often avoided.
Disagree with something?
Many of us avoid speaking up to avoid being seen as a complainer. 👎
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When I say: “It’s not always fair,”
this is what I mean:
❗ Without clear expectations and feedback, you can’t be upset when nothing changes.
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A bold statement? Maybe.
But I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments! 💭
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Working in a team means sitting on the same side of the table:
🔸 Look at the situation together.
🔸 See a problem? Discuss it together and explore solutions.
🔸 Is something going well? Say so, give compliments, and build each other up!
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Here’s where it goes wrong:
🔻 You end up sitting across from each other (sometimes literally), not beside each other.
🔻 You see the other person as the problem and start blaming.
🔻 Or you avoid the conversation entirely, letting the issue linger in the air.
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So speak up when something’s wrong.
Unspoken conflicts only grow the longer they’re left unresolved.
Yes, it’s uncomfortable for a moment—but afterward, it’s a relief.
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There are communication techniques to help with this.
Not sure how to start? Reach out to me—I’d be happy to help.
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Discussing an issue creates an opportunity for a solution.
Staying silent? That just keeps things as they are—**not what you want.** ❌
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Dear leaders, here’s what that means for you:
🔹 Be open to feedback—it’s not a personal attack.
🔹 Make time for these conversations. Once a year isn’t enough.
🔹 Lead by example: involve others in decisions and explain the choices you make.
➡ Employee involvement and feeling heard are huge contributors to workplace happiness! (Khan et al., 2021)
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It’s time to sit on the same side of the table again. 🤝
Even if it takes a little discomfort at first.
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❓ Leaders: Want to know how to make this work?
❓ Employees: Struggling to address issues at work?
I help restore clear communication—no frills.
Send me a message if you want to know more.
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References:
Khan et al., 2021
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