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Our organization does not have a policy against hiring relatives; in fact, we have many employed who are brothers, etc. However, our CEO has a son that has now applied for one of our open positi
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Nepotism
posted at 9/25/2012 11:12 AM EDT
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Our organization does not have a policy against hiring relatives; in fact, we have many employed who are brothers, etc. However, our CEO has a son that has now applied for one of our open positions. While I do not doubt that he is very intelligent, assertive and capable, I'm concerned about the whole situation. The son would be working in the same building as Dad (CEO), and the son's boss reports to the CEO. I've had a conversation with him (CEO) about this whole situation, and he is very aware of some of the issues surrounding it, but doesn't necessarily think that would be a deterrent. Appreciate any "HR" thoughts on this whole scenario. |
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Re: Nepotism
posted at 10/3/2012 2:43 PM EDT
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My company also has hired many relatives. My main concerns with hiring any relative, especially of an existing leadership position, are |
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Re: Nepotism
posted at 10/3/2012 2:45 PM EDT
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In Response to Nepotism: Our organization does not have a policy against hiring relatives; in fact, we have many employed who are brothers, etc. However, our CEO has a son that has now applied for one of our open positions. While I do not doubt that he is very intelligent, assertive and capable, I'm concerned about the whole situation. The son would be working in the same building as Dad (CEO), and the son's boss reports to the CEO. I've had a conversation with him (CEO) about this whole situation, and he is very aware of some of the issues surrounding it, but doesn't necessarily think that would be a deterrent. Appreciate any "HR" thoughts on this whole scenario. Posted by Bo We do have a nepotism policy. In general we do not hire family members to be under the same roof or report to another family member. I think the scenario you are describing could be very problematic, especially for the young man's supervisor who reports to his father. Other employees will be watching to see if the son gets any preferential treatment. Good luck. |
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Re: Nepotism
posted at 10/3/2012 7:55 PM EDT
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I think the situation depends on a few of things - 1) Does the CEO also own the company? 2) How large is the company? 3) Is the CEO willing to commit to letting his son's supervisor manage him just as thesupervisor would any other employee? If so, that supervisor better be a good one and know what s/he is doing. In Response to Nepotism: Our organization does not have a policy against hiring relatives; in fact, we have many employed who are brothers, etc. However, our CEO has a son that has now applied for one of our open positions. While I do not doubt that he is very intelligent, assertive and capable, I'm concerned about the whole situation. The son would be working in the same building as Dad (CEO), and the son's boss reports to the CEO. I've had a conversation with him (CEO) about this whole situation, and he is very aware of some of the issues surrounding it, but doesn't necessarily think that would be a deterrent. Appreciate any "HR" thoughts on this whole scenario. Posted by Bo |
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Re: Nepotism
posted at 10/8/2012 11:52 AM EDT
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I am a business consultant and work with smaller (20-100 empl.) businesses, many have family involved. This will definately cause problems regardless of the relative. Many times it is the perception (or reality) of favoritism that is created by employees that will casue problems. This is a move many wish they never took. My advice to this CEO is to tell his son to work somewhere else. It is also a lose-lose for the manager of the employee as trying to discipline or terminate this employee will cause him/her problems as well. Good Luck! |
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Re: Nepotism
posted at 10/9/2012 11:30 AM EDT
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Much depends on the character of both CEO and son. If the CEO is well respected and is perceived to treat everyone fairly, this can work if the son is willing to work hard, earns the respect of other employees and doesn't take advantage of the special relationship. On the other hand, if the CEO is one of those "I do what I want" jerks and the son is a slacker, then there will be major problems. To pass judgement without knowing either of the individuals or the organization is, IMO, a mistake. |
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