Sarah and David named as the most unhelpful in the workplace
4 April 2014
Do you know any Sarahs or Davids in your workplace? Well you should possibly steer clear as recent research has shown them to be the most obstructive and unsympathetic of colleagues.
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
Do you know any Sarahs or Davids in your workplace? Well you should possibly steer clear as recent research has shown them to be the most obstructive and unsympathetic of colleagues.
According to a report titled ‘The Workplace Can’t’, the person most likely to be unco-operative and unprepared to help in a British workplace is female, say 54% of those polled, and most likely to be called Sarah, although males received 46% of the vote and are most likely to be called David.
Almost 18% of those polled named the human resources department at their workplace as being the most obstructive and most likely to reject reasonable requests.
Some unusual and distinguishing characteristics that respondents cited of their workplace ‘can’t’ include horn-rimmed glasses, a large nose, moustache, red face, wears sandals all year round and has tattoos.
Worryingly people are more likely to suffer in silence and let stress build up or even seek new employment (36%) over approaching a superior (30%). Moreover, 20% have considered calling in sick to avoid said person and 15% have considered counselling.
• What annoying habits do your colleagues have that distract you from your work? And how to do you deal with these obstructions? Sorry for the glitch but just scroll right down and share your opinions!
Do you know any Sarahs or Davids in your workplace? Well you should possibly steer clear as recent research has shown them to be the most obstructive and unsympathetic of colleagues.
According to a report titled ‘The Workplace Can’t’, the person most likely to be unco-operative and unprepared to help in a British workplace is female, say 54% of those polled, and most likely to be called Sarah, although males received 46% of the vote and are most likely to be called David.
Almost 18% of those polled named the human resources department at their workplace as being the most obstructive and most likely to reject reasonable requests.
Some unusual and distinguishing characteristics that respondents cited of their workplace ‘can’t’ include horn-rimmed glasses, a large nose, moustache, red face, wears sandals all year round and has tattoos.
Worryingly people are more likely to suffer in silence and let stress build up or even seek new employment (36%) over approaching a superior (30%). Moreover, 20% have considered calling in sick to avoid said person and 15% have considered counselling.
• What annoying habits do your colleagues have that distract you from your work? And how to do you deal with these obstructions? Sorry for the glitch but just scroll right down and share your opinions!
