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Is it wrong to ask about the personal lives of your employees or potential employees? I have come across some persons who usually find this offensive or as some would call it invasion of privacy. What’s your take on this?
It is not wrong to inquire about your employee's personal lives. Though they should give you this information on their own, never compel them to it. It should be optional whether they share or not. Knowing this information is crucial for the sake of taking care of their welfare. In case of anything,Read more
It is not wrong to inquire about your employee’s personal lives. Though they should give you this information on their own, never compel them to it. It should be optional whether they share or not.
Knowing this information is crucial for the sake of taking care of their welfare. In case of anything, you have a family member to call or know where the person lives.
There should be a set type of personal information that people should give. For instance; the place they live and their next of kin.
See lessIt's not wrong but it's also not an important thing to do, for example if your employee tell you about their sick relative you can inquire after a while on how they're doing and then offer some help. But you shouldn't be in people's business nilly willy it makes you seem creepy and hard to trust, beRead more
It’s not wrong but it’s also not an important thing to do, for example if your employee tell you about their sick relative you can inquire after a while on how they’re doing and then offer some help.
But you shouldn’t be in people’s business nilly willy it makes you seem creepy and hard to trust, best to keep it formal and courteous with your employees.
See lessTo some extent as an employer, Asking about your employees' personal lives allows you to demonstrate emotional intelligence and show that you're not just focused on results, but also on their emotional well-being. So it is not totally wrong . This act shows empathy and can lead to greater employeeRead more
To some extent as an employer, Asking about your employees’ personal lives allows you to demonstrate emotional intelligence and show that you’re not just focused on results, but also on their emotional well-being. So it is not totally wrong . This act shows empathy and can lead to greater employee satisfaction and loyalty.
But Employers can’t ask you about personally sensitive info surrounding marriage, family, or living situation. These questions aren’t related to the suitability for a job
See lessInquiring about the personal lives of employees can be a sensitive issue. While it's important to maintain a professional and respectful boundary in the workplace, some level of personal interaction can foster a positive work environment. It's not inherently wrong to ask employees about their personRead more
Inquiring about the personal lives of employees can be a sensitive issue. While it’s important to maintain a professional and respectful boundary in the workplace, some level of personal interaction can foster a positive work environment. It’s not inherently wrong to ask employees about their personal lives, as long as it’s done with genuine concern and respect for their privacy. However, it’s crucial to be mindful of boundaries and ensure that employees feel comfortable with such discussions. Some employees may prefer to keep their personal lives separate from work, so always respect their preferences. Inquiring about personal matters should be done sparingly and in a supportive context, such as during team-building activities or inquiring about well-being.
See lessWhile it is not entirely wrong to seek to know private details of an employee, there are limits which you can't go beyond as an employer. Basically, you might just seek to know the marital status of your employee, their religious affiliation etc at the very surface but don't enquire to know too deepRead more
While it is not entirely wrong to seek to know private details of an employee, there are limits which you can’t go beyond as an employer. Basically, you might just seek to know the marital status of your employee, their religious affiliation etc at the very surface but don’t enquire to know too deep.
In fact, you only enquire private details that could be relevant to the person’s discharge of his or her duties in your organization. Anything beyond that is invasion of privacy.
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