Wow. This response kind of shocked me and reminded me of all the horrible jobs
I've ever had, and why I left them rather than put up with insulting attitudes
from managers.

It is always within an employee's, indeed, within any citizen's purview to
expect and actively seek change, if situations of employment are unfair or
disliked. Sure, change-seekers risk their jobs sometimes. And even when workers
aren't just fired, autocratic responses to employee feelings about conditions of
employment are sure to cause high turnover rates. In the long run, is this best
for an institution? Most places invest a lot in their workers, and would
probably do better to listen and amend or flex a bit, than simply tell them to
"find the door."

Quoting James Sturgill <[log in to unmask]>:

> Margaret,
> I am glad that someone finally spoke with a contrary opinion.  The people who
> work for you sign on with an understanding of expectations, usually outlined
> in an employee handbook.  If they don't like an aspect of your rules, it is
> not their place to expect change.  Whether it be a uniform or a dress code,
> the people on your staff are representative of your organization, so if the
> administration wants them to dress a certain way to present an image to the
> guests, ultimately the people we are there for, then that is the way it
> goes.  If they don't like it, they can always find the door.
> Jim Sturgill
> Manager of Education and External Relations
> Mahoning Valley Historical Society
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