My two bob's worth of idle, random thoughts;
In any form of activity where there is a need for 'discipline' that must come from the 'leadership' – the easy way is lead by example, set the standard and make it stick. I'm not certain I fully understand this 'sexual harassment' imbroglio – worked with lots of women folk – and always found them well able to take a well intentioned joke and accept a compliment – but there is a limit and probably a fine line between the ridiculous and the sublime. Of course, there's always the ancient game of Adam and Eve being played; which is fine – away from the workshop. Problem there lays with the aftermath – many outfits have a ban (unless notified) on workplace relationships – which, in theory, should prevent the situation of a warring ex-couple bringing the venom into the workplace. I did say – in theory; alas – human nature being what it is etc..
Aye, boys and girls; the oldest conundrum since the garden of Eden was closed for renovations. But 'Air-Services' do seem to have an ongoing problem in this area, which IMO stems from a 'leadership' failure. You cannot prevent Adam and Eve from getting together; you have little chance of stopping Adam chancing his arm and thinking his thoughts about Eve. It gets even more complex when Eve's bottom is placed in just the right place gets patted or pinched (two in every Tango). Personal relationships should be left at the door when you clock on – I know a very happy couple 'She' is his boss at work 'He' does as he does as asked (or tasked) without rancour – outside of work they get along just fine. People do get together – it don't always work out – the aftermath sometimes horrendous – furry muff – but if there is not enough self discipline to prevent open warfare breaking out at work, then managers have a responsibility to the rest of the crew to 'balance' and reduce the friction. Ego and libido left in the parking lot – self discipline enforced by management example. Same – same for 'perceived' or reported complaint – nipped in the bud - that is why they are management – to manage and keep the show on an even keel. Oh, I remember one long flight – misery - but that is a story for the pub.....
Does anyone remember the ridiculous 'Courage' wrist straps Hoody dreamed up; and wondered why they ever saw the light of day – there had to be a reason. No one would bring in a childlike solution to a very grown up problem without a sound purpose. The fact that it achieved SFA is nugatory – I fail utterly to see how 'bullying' can be a feature of ATC operations – sign on, do the shift – sign off. The rules for dealing with a Bully were cast in stone – centuries ago. Back to management again; sort the 'bully' out – if that person is a manager – take the beef higher. It would be 'unsafe' in the highest degree to have an ATCO under any form of 'threat' - distracted; the need for a clear balanced happy mind is essential. The daily grind of life creates enough disturbance without a 'Bully' lurking in the corridor. It is all coming down to the RRAT proving 'in-camera' facilities with full protection to get to the radical of the ASA problems – damn the 'non-disclosure' – let's sort this ongoing mess out, before Eve issues a descent clearance as Adam issues a climb instruction while they're throwing paperclips at each other. For a million a year Halfwit should be able to clean this up before morning tea with the One Pie support crowd.
Sen. Sheldon - "That really goes to the heart of protecting people in leadership rather than dealing with a workplace culture that is toxic," he said.
Spot on -
Toot – toot.
In any form of activity where there is a need for 'discipline' that must come from the 'leadership' – the easy way is lead by example, set the standard and make it stick. I'm not certain I fully understand this 'sexual harassment' imbroglio – worked with lots of women folk – and always found them well able to take a well intentioned joke and accept a compliment – but there is a limit and probably a fine line between the ridiculous and the sublime. Of course, there's always the ancient game of Adam and Eve being played; which is fine – away from the workshop. Problem there lays with the aftermath – many outfits have a ban (unless notified) on workplace relationships – which, in theory, should prevent the situation of a warring ex-couple bringing the venom into the workplace. I did say – in theory; alas – human nature being what it is etc..
Aye, boys and girls; the oldest conundrum since the garden of Eden was closed for renovations. But 'Air-Services' do seem to have an ongoing problem in this area, which IMO stems from a 'leadership' failure. You cannot prevent Adam and Eve from getting together; you have little chance of stopping Adam chancing his arm and thinking his thoughts about Eve. It gets even more complex when Eve's bottom is placed in just the right place gets patted or pinched (two in every Tango). Personal relationships should be left at the door when you clock on – I know a very happy couple 'She' is his boss at work 'He' does as he does as asked (or tasked) without rancour – outside of work they get along just fine. People do get together – it don't always work out – the aftermath sometimes horrendous – furry muff – but if there is not enough self discipline to prevent open warfare breaking out at work, then managers have a responsibility to the rest of the crew to 'balance' and reduce the friction. Ego and libido left in the parking lot – self discipline enforced by management example. Same – same for 'perceived' or reported complaint – nipped in the bud - that is why they are management – to manage and keep the show on an even keel. Oh, I remember one long flight – misery - but that is a story for the pub.....
Does anyone remember the ridiculous 'Courage' wrist straps Hoody dreamed up; and wondered why they ever saw the light of day – there had to be a reason. No one would bring in a childlike solution to a very grown up problem without a sound purpose. The fact that it achieved SFA is nugatory – I fail utterly to see how 'bullying' can be a feature of ATC operations – sign on, do the shift – sign off. The rules for dealing with a Bully were cast in stone – centuries ago. Back to management again; sort the 'bully' out – if that person is a manager – take the beef higher. It would be 'unsafe' in the highest degree to have an ATCO under any form of 'threat' - distracted; the need for a clear balanced happy mind is essential. The daily grind of life creates enough disturbance without a 'Bully' lurking in the corridor. It is all coming down to the RRAT proving 'in-camera' facilities with full protection to get to the radical of the ASA problems – damn the 'non-disclosure' – let's sort this ongoing mess out, before Eve issues a descent clearance as Adam issues a climb instruction while they're throwing paperclips at each other. For a million a year Halfwit should be able to clean this up before morning tea with the One Pie support crowd.
Sen. Sheldon - "That really goes to the heart of protecting people in leadership rather than dealing with a workplace culture that is toxic," he said.
Spot on -
Toot – toot.