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I am a supervisor at a company here in Los Angeles and have been advised that my department is required to participate in a pumkin carving contest. Although I believe this promotes teamwork and what n
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posted at 10/26/2010 6:32 PM EDT
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I am a supervisor at a company here in Los Angeles and have been advised that my department is required to participate in a pumkin carving contest. Although I believe this promotes teamwork and what not, I also feel that this should not be a mandatory event seeing as it is outside the scope of work. Some people would rather not participate in such holiday events and would like to get the work done. Any thoughts? |
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posted at 10/27/2010 5:43 AM EDT
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A company is free to assign duties (provided they're legal) at will. If your assigned duty is to carve a pumpkin, then get out the knife.
The desire to do actual work is commendable, but the company seems to think that a team building excercise is more important for whatever reason. |
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posted at 10/27/2010 9:30 AM EDT
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Since it is mandated, try to have a positive attitude and help others reap whatever benefits they can - it's your duty as a supervisor.
But I agree with you completely! That's why mandating these kinds of events can backfire, people weigh the value of the teambuilding experience against the added stress of how to get their jobs done. But that's the risk of the event planners, not yours. Enjoy the time with your colleagues. |
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posted at 11/2/2010 12:25 PM EDT
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A company has a right to make training or team building mandatory. Those that simply want to get work done, probably could use the relief and a change of pace. As far as it being a violation of ones religious beliefs, Halloween, is not a religious holiday. I say those that don't want to participate need the break and have some fun! |
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posted at 11/2/2010 2:19 PM EDT
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Looks like the prevailing sentiment is "lighten up and have some fun!" We could use a bit more of that in these trying times. I myself am not a fan of forced socialization, but if not overdone it does have some value. |
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posted at 11/2/2010 3:45 PM EDT
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daly96 wrote
"What if you have employees that cannot participate due to their beliefs? Wouldn't be discrimination against religion? " The answer is that it is very possible that unlawful discrimination could occur. Of course in this instance carving a pumpkin may or may not rise to a level of unlawful discrimination. Maybe they will carve "Go Rangers" or something equally noncommittal. That would hardly be religious discrimination (could be pumpkin abuse but I digress) |
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