No if some problem is there with my coworker i change my way of working with them
Absolutely! They might ask you if you've talked to your supervisor first, to address the issue. And you usually go to HR if your coworker's supervisor is protecting/defending the bully, which happens most of the time. And you should have documented the problem for months, with dates and things said, etc. Did you know you can only file bullying harassment problems within 6 months of the last incident? The US has NEVER prosecuted a workplace bullying issue! Yet ironically 67% of higher education faculty and staff experience workplace bullying. Nursing is the 2nd highest, at 45%. Sexual harassment of female scientists is as high as 64% as well, with 22% getting sexually assaulted.
Yes and no. Make sure to talk to a manager so both you and manager understand there will be no repracussion on either employees end
In short, possibly. The longer answer, If theres a favoritism issue there, or if the HR people have the same attitude that my former manager did, then you might get blown off for "gossip." If the HR department is fair, then it should't backfire on you, but not much may be done about it. The co-worker might become more of a problem in retaliation. I would report it anyway. If the problem is serious enough for you to consider going to HR, its better to do it than not, even with all the possible "what if's"
Unsure I have a union that we go through to solve problems mostly
You bet your sweet boopie it will... in some fashion.
Absolutely. It depends on how ethical your HR department is, and if they have an airtight policy of allowing you to make a claim anonymously. If it leaks out you filed a complaint, then be prepared to deal with it. First, read your HR company policy to understand how they handle these things, and/or speak with someone in HR for clarification before saying anything. If you're at a small company, even worse a startup, then you're sadly on your own. Small companies are horribly notorious for mishandling things like this. If it's a really bad situation and you don't think senior management will handle things properly, then it might be time to get another job - while the economy is doing well.
absolutely. i, personally, would not go through hr, but directly to the person who holds the highest place in chain of command. a co-worker tried using the anonymous hr line to make a claim, but it that anonymous claim went to the district manager who was close friends with the person whom the claim was against. the co-worker should have made his claim with the regional director, instead.
Yes. If the problem is two sided, and you end up the problem. It may be you that is reprimanded and not them. From the business perspective, that is the proper response though. Make sure you have proof of what is going on, and how you've handled it appropriately, otherwise you never know what your going to get. As they say in UFC, don't let the judges decide because it could go either way. Make sure its an open and shut case or you never know what other influences could change the results (even if shouldn't).
Yes, if you're friends with this coworker and they feel threatened or hurt that you didn't go straight to them first
You should be fine as they are so worried about lawsuits they will take it seriously.
Yes, I went to HR about an exec who was being inappropriate. Instead of helping me, she told the exec who then gaslit me out of the company after over 10 years service. HR is there to support the company, not employees.
Yes ,Sysco HR is a fake HR department
It should not, as long as the concern is brought in good faith.
It shouldn't if you're working with an HR professional. May be best to ask how they approach problems with coworkers.
This is always a risk. It 100% depends on the coworker and how much power and influence they have.
An HR friend once told me that the priority of HR is to do what is best for the company. You can decide how you feel about that.
Depending on your EM, yes! Some EMs actively engage in retaliation against employees.
There is always a way things can backfire. Consider what you want your outcome to be and then reverse engineer how to get there.
When the HR person is best friends with the person you need to speak to them about.
Usually to some capacity but it doesn't mean you shouldn't do it. But logically, for you to have a complaint about someone means you have to be around each other a lot. If they get called to HR and hear the story, surely they will understand where it's coming from so more than likely there will be tension if you have to be around that coworker in the future.
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