DON’T TAKE ON PEOPLE’S BATTLES
Dear Corporate Nanny,
A staff member came to me today to let me know that when the department goes to lunch or does something social, he isn’t invited. I wasn’t sure what he wanted me to do, so I told him I would talk to the department to let them know they needed to include him in the future. Now I’m thinking that wasn’t the best solution. Help!
-Lauren
Dear Lauren,
I’m a fan of letting staff “fight their own battles” unless of course the feedback you receive lets you know something is hostile or laws are being violated, i.e., an allegation of sexual harassment. Short of that, I would recommend that you coach and encourage the person who came to you to address the person(s) who is excluding him at these events. If nothing changes, you may have to get involved at that point. Good luck!
-The Corporate Nanny
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