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IN THE TRENCHES pervisors or managers and, if the issue is serious enough, perhaps a labor attorney. After all, it might be your livelihood we’re talking about. Be aware of the legal and corporate implications and, by all means, document any actions and conversations that are material to the issue. A detailed set of notes has significantly more weight than “he-said, she-said” recollections. Be educated and protect yourself by documenting issues as they arise. A supervisor should provide opportunities and encourage professional growth for team members. It involves Beyond that, Acme blocked Anne’s part-time training gig and further participation on the project team. One suggestion for Anne, and everyone else, would be to become familiar with regulatory and corporate policy on these issues. This means you should receive training – ask for it or research it independently – on what your rights are with regard to union rules, harass- When the organizational culture can’t be trusted, I still believe it’s best to strive to do the right thing. trust and communication; Peter’s suggestions sound more like coaching than a formal statement of conditions for a promotion or salary increase. Peter probably had the best of intentions when he first discussed the issue, however, it’s possible he overstepped his authority. Or perhaps he was part of the corporate lack of core values, an errand boy, or an enabler. Anne should be aware of Peter’s authority with regard to promotions because she has been there for a number of years. Her enthusiasm should be tempered by Peter’s authority and the probable coaching nature of the discussion. By the same token, specific performance qualifications were discussed and Anne completed them in the face of increasingly difficult circumstances. The HR department and Acme are accountable for the harassment and unfair treatment. The liability started when Peter stormed in to the work area to remove Anne from the project without explanation. February 2008 Looking for water in dry places? To manage moisture in compressed air, measure it correctly. Rely on Vaisala DRYCAP® dewpoint instruments. Fast and accurate measurements with portable and fixed instruments Patented auto-calibration performance maintains long term stability Full recovery from condensation Be sure your airis dry – depend on Vaisala DRYCAP! New DRYCAP® Transmitter Series DMT340 displays trends and one-year history. www.vaisala.com Vaisala Inc. Tel: 1-888-VAISALA (824-7252) Fax: 781-933-8029 instruments@vaisala.com www.PLANTSERVICES.com 63 http://www.vaisala.com http://www.vaisala.com http://www.PLANTSERVICES.com

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