Ten Signs Your Company Couldn't Care Less About You
Forbes – July 16
Here are ten glaring, obvious signs your employer couldn't care less about you:
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They announce major, financially impactful (negative) policy change to employees with the unstated message "If you don't like it, too bad -- go work somewhere else." Would your company ever treat its customers so badly? No way!
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They leave you in the dark for months or years without guidance, recognition or support.
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They pay you under the market rate for your services.
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They move managers in and out of your department without explanation, and don't ask for your opinions on their management moves -- or even your own career progression.
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They maintain a fearful, tense, rule-bound workplace where you don't feel comfortable saying what you really feel. You don't need another reason to job-hunt if this is what you're experiencing!
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Managers don't chat with the employees, smile at them or even make eye contact.
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Managers talk about "the employees" in your presence - like you and your coworkers are heads of cattle.
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The workplace furnishings and decor are cheap and threadbare. The break room is dirty and you aren't sure the building is up to code. Get out of a workplace like that -- your safety comes first!
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When you have an issue or complaint, no one wants to hear it -- and you may even be shunned for speaking up.
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Your manager doesn't hesitate to ask you for extra effort and extra hours -- but doesn't show any appreciation when you give them everything they ask for. Why keep beating your head against the wall?