Some bosses need to take a kindness pill!

Torry_Quine

Sambucus_Nigra wrote: »

Go on, which generation are you talking about? If it's so important to you to play the generation card, at least let us know who we are all upsetting by suggesting that phones can be left on at work.

I've never said that you are all upsetting a whole age group by having phones on!

NikNox

Dunroamin wrote: »

That's strange because patients and visitors are always told they have to.

It depends to be honest. Some equipment can, possibly be affected. I work in clerical and clinical settings, but its not dangerous to have phones on. I think in some part its down to the 'annoyance factor' rather than being dangerous. My aunt was in intensive care last year and visitors were allowed their mobiles on in the unit, which surprised me, but it was permitted.

Dunroamin

NikNox wrote: »

Exactly. Hence hubby now only working to his contact. .

Considering you've already said (twice) that "He was told it's apparent he leaves at 5pm so he can get home to his studio (his contracted hours are 9-5, but some staff work later if needs be although this isn't obligatory), and that it wasn't good enough." do you think that they'll actually notice the difference?

There seems to be far more going on here than just the taking of one personal phone call.

Sambucus_Nigra

Torry_Quine wrote: »

I've never said that you are all upsetting a whole age group by having phones on!

You mentioned that it's a generational thing, and won't tell us which generation you are from. We've not mentioned generations at all - you have.

So why won't you tell us which generation you are talking about?

Don't tell me, you won't answer and are 'leaving it there'...

NikNox

Dunroamin wrote: »

Considering you've already said (twice) that "He was told it's apparent he leaves at 5pm so he can get home to his studio (his contracted hours are 9-5, but some staff work later if needs be although this isn't obligatory), and that it wasn't good enough." do you think that they'll actually notice the difference?

There seems to be far more going on here than just the taking of one personal phone call.

They'll notice when he starts work at 9 rather than his usual 8.30 & when he takes an hour for lunch. You're right, there is a history of bad management and treating employees unfairly.

Dunroamin

NikNox wrote: »

They'll notice when he starts work at 9 rather than his usual 8.30 & when he takes an hour for lunch. You're right, there is a history of bad management and treating employees unfairly.

It also sounds as if your husband is seen to be slacking, which may be the reason for the lack of good will being shown towards him.

Wellery82

NikNox wrote: »

I don't know anyone who has their mobile off at work. On silent, maybe, but not off. It's not in his contract that mobiles must be off, nor is there a policy. All his colleagues have their phones on too (and some spend all day on them on FB & Ebay). Besides, this was a special circumstance, something very much out of the ordinary. If it was me calling him for a chat then fair enough, but making an issue about taking the call is pointless.

I don't know anything about the company, the culture or this instance. One thought though is whether the boss is seeing his company lose money and doesn't think the staff are pulling their weight and showing any genuine effort to improve the company situation?

I know at a previous company of mine some quite draconian rules were put in place for this very reason - we were losing money yet staff would come in five minutes late, make a cup of tea, spend time checking their hotmail and texting friends etc and the MD didn't feel there was the culture he expected to see. It crossed my mind that the same is in place here and he is trying to send out a message either to him as an individual or the workforce?

That said i feel it is very harsh, in particular the issue of a personal call, and i would be really frustrated if it was me.

denla

The employer doesn't want to risk OP's hubby getting a better job and/or becoming famous. Personally if I had that music talent and got that kind of opportunity I'd take it. Just quit the job or call in sick. Or get your hubby to break his leg on purpose. Get a doctor's note and go for the radio 1. Nothing the employer can do in this situation.

Don't be stupid and carry on working for this employer, putting the job first. Employer won't do any favors in return, and might refuse reference if your hubby leaves in the future anyway.

denla

NikNox wrote: »

They'll notice when he starts work at 9 rather than his usual 8.30 & when he takes an hour for lunch. You're right, there is a history of bad management and treating employees unfairly.

And your hubby will notice, as will everyone else, when the employer changes policy so it's 30 minute break for 8hrs work.

wik

OP... I can only imagine how gutted your OH is , But I am sure that R1 will be back for him x

I just wanted to comment on the mobile phone at work issue, I also work for NHS in a community role, and our managers are very flexible with us taking calls, I work flexi time, so often work the odd evening, and if in a meeting my phone is on silent, BUT... if it rings I always check it discretly ( I need to be contactable at all times for personal reasons)
We have a strict tinternet usage policy, and are allowed to go online in lunchtimes to check emails, look at news, can even access MSE!! but no facebook etc...

Your OH's boss sounds a right one!!

All the best
wik x