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> “There was a strong incentive and even obligation to consume alcohol,” Galy said. Monsieur T. alleges that he was subjected to “humiliating and intrusive prac
by hourago 4y ago
> “There was a strong incentive and even obligation to consume alcohol,” Galy said. Monsieur T. alleges that he was subjected to “humiliating and intrusive practices such as the simulation of sexual acts, the obligation to share a bed with a colleague during seminars, the usage of nicknames and the posting in the office of deformed and doctored photographs.”
I have seen managers that does not realize that employees laugh at their bad jokes not because are funny but because they feel obligated. This seems a company-wide case of not understanding the power relationship with the employees.
> Work fun is fine, but it is a poor substitute for the attributes that make a workplace truly attractive: job stability, proper benefits, equal pay, prospects for advancement, flexibility, a respectful and well-resourced environment.
That is a reasonable conclusion.
- autotune 4y agoIf they are the only ones making bad jokes, sure. If it’s the whole team doing it it becomes less of a power dynamic issue.
- dilyevsky 4y ago> I have seen managers that does not realize that employees laugh at their bad jokes not because are funny but because they feel obligated. I don’t think it’s not realizing it, pretty sure it’s on purpose.
- biglost 4y agoI think that too, just to enjoy the power they have
- Jap2-0 4y agoAn article that focuses more on the... problematic aspects of the work situation: https://abovethelaw.com/2022/11/court-declares-legal-right-to-be-boring-and-not-participate-in-a-bunch-of-sexual-harassment-which-seems-way-more-important/ https://abovethelaw.com/2022/11/court-declares-legal-right-t...