managers

06 May

Why Do Employers Expect Free Hours From Employees?

StaffCultureAuthoritarian, balance, balls, free, hours, Life, managers, overtime, work

The concept of being on salary has undergone a significant evolution. Once synonymous with stability and a fixed income, being on salary has increasingly come to mean unlimited availability and blurred lines between work and personal time. But when did this shift occur, and why? Historically, being on salary meant receiving a predetermined amount of compensation for a specified number of hours worked per week, typically 40 hours. However, as industries became more competitive and technology advanced, the boundaries between work and personal life began to blur. With the rise of smartphones and remote work capabilities, employees found themselves constantly…

22 Dec

How Good Employees are Quietly Quitting Bad Managers

Staff WriterCultureattitude, Benefits, employees, employer, flexibility, management, managers, productivity, Quietly Quitting, supervisor, worth

In the dynamic and fast-paced world of business, the role of a manager is pivotal in shaping the work environment and, consequently, the performance of their team. An often overlooked but critical aspect of effective management is the attitude exhibited by those in leadership positions. The adage "employees don't leave companies, they leave managers" holds true, as the impact of a manager's attitude on employee morale and productivity cannot be overstated. In recent years, numerous studies have shed light on the correlation between a manager's attitude and the productivity and satisfaction levels of their subordinates. Adopting a negative or abrasive…