I think my most challenging ongoing task is getting people to forward needed information to me in a timely fashion. It really gets old to have to constantly ask for info over and over, because the “higher-ups” don't consider your request(s) that important...unless, of course, you’re getting something for THEM! :-)

Well…

The dishonesty I’ve seen/heard includes: 1) pilfering of office supplies, 2) submitting forged timesheets, 3) taking electronic/print data from “secure” areas, 4) placing purchase orders for items that were utilized for personal use, 5) lying to internal/external customers about a wide range of information/situations, and 6) falsifying superiors’ “ok” on purchases/projects.

Maybe it’s just the companies I’ve worked for…or maybe I simply have “old-fashioned” ideas, but dishonesty (in ALL forms) seems to be rampant in the workplace.

We are in COMPLETE agreement G!! I also don’t think I’ve ever had a “best” boss. I likewise agree that my “desired” boss/employee relationship would be with someone who was a TRUE mentor, someone who listens to me, is interested in my professional life, but at the same time, realizes that I am more than my job…and lastly, someone who will “individualize” his/her employee interactions, and customize his/her management style(s) to fit the employee, and not vice versa.

I guess I’d like to work for a “true” leader/mentor.

I personally will not KNOWINGLY lie for the boss/other employees/etc. If they do not wish to “deal” with someone, I simply say, “He/she is unavailable to see/speak with you right now. Would you like to leave a message/package or have his/her voicemail?”

*Now, as I’m sure many of you have also experienced, I have (upon relaying the message that the individual was, for example, in a meeting) later found out that they actually just didn’t want to deal with the inquiring person…in those cases, I told the persons what I BELIEVED to be the truth at the time…