There are many issues in Corporate America today. Are we aware these issues exist or do we turn our heads the other way? Here is a workplace scenario:
Daisy, a therapist of 5 years worked at Wings Clinic. She counseled battered women, so her job consisted helping her clients with their life issues. She was employed at the clinic for 8 months. When she started her job at the clinic she felt this agency was different from the rest, because she felt their was room to be creative in helping her clients. She felt the supervisor had good communication skills and trusted in her clinicians in making good sound decisions for clients and the agency. Daisy was not interested in office politics and did not play them well.
The "honeymoon" phase of the job lasted about 3 months. The supervisor started looking for mistakes in client notes. She put sticky notes throughout the files and sent Daisy emails about issues that should have been discussed in person. Daisy attempted to approach the supervisor but she never had time.
Daisy eventually, got frustrated and then quit her job. Daisy enjoyed her job and loved working with her clients. However, the negative communication between her and the supervisor made the job stressful. Daisy ultimately lost interest in her mission.
Analysis:
Daisy really enjoyed her job and at first felt the clinic was different. She was given freedom to be creative and work independently. After several months the honeymoon was over. Daisy ultimately became frustrated with her supervisor and was not able to express this to her. Daisy felt her supervisor was a bully and a "know-it-all." She eventually quit due to stress.
Solutions:
Has this happened in your agency/organization? Do you wonder why turn over is high? Do you have a system in place to help newcomers understand protocol? How can these issues be fixed and are mangers and supervisors willing to listen and be a part of the solution?
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