{"id":4296,"date":"2018-05-11T16:06:30","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T16:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.openbusinesscouncil.org\/?p=4296"},"modified":"2020-02-27T09:01:12","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T09:01:12","slug":"boss-vs-employee-shedding-light-different-perspectives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footballthink.com\/boss-vs-employee-shedding-light-different-perspectives\/","title":{"rendered":"Boss vs. Employee: Shedding Light On Different Perspectives"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Boss vs. Employee: Shedding Light On Different Perspectives<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Any businessperson knows that their relationship with their employees should be beneficial, productive, and based on mutual respect.<\/p>\n

Any employee knows that their relationship with their boss is one of the most crucial in their lives, and should also be respectful, beneficial, and \u2014 on their part \u2014 somewhat deferential.<\/p>\n

However, despite both parties knowing they stand to benefit from a concerted effort to have a pleasant relationship, the employee\/boss dynamic frequently breaks down in a business environment. The world is full of stories of bad bosses<\/a> and unpleasant employees\u2014 but why does this happen when it would genuinely benefit both boss and employee to get along?<\/p>\n

The issue is usually one of perspective, with a boss and an employee seeing various scenarios very differently from one another. If you are a boss or an employee, you might want to read through this example to see just how differently each party approaches the issue\u2026<\/p>\n

Scenario:<\/strong> There\u2019s a loose paving slab at the front of the office. It isn\u2019t an immediate hazard, but someone could fall and trip on it if they are not careful.<\/p>\n

As A Boss, You Think\u2026 It isn\u2019t that big of a problem; people can just take care. It\u2019s going to be really expensive to replace and though it\u2019s on the list of jobs, it\u2019s not something you can prioritise at the present time. You hope that signage and a warning to all staff communicated by email will be sufficient to calm nerves about the situation, and prevent a costly repair.<\/p>\n

As An Employee, You Think\u2026 This is a genuine danger, and one that could set the ball rolling on an horrific chain of events. You know the stats; people can and do get injured in what seem like minor circumstances all the time. You see that slab and immediately worry you could have an accident, which leads to you having to leave your job, calling on your insurance but then discovering they denied your claim<\/a>, so you have to move back in with your parents\u2026 it\u2019s a nightmare, and one that makes you feel unsafe going into your working environment.<\/p>\n

So what can you learn from this?<\/strong><\/p>\n