Should employers be held to higher standards in their treatment of employees

by Robert Crouch

So many modern workplace environments are so unpleasant, often even dangerous or deadly, that even the most casual observer may agree that we seem to take two steps backwards for each step forward. Obviously, too many empl...read more

by Mike Hanson

I have worked for many different companies in my lifetime. From my experience with all these companies, I have come to the conclusion that employers, in America at least, should be forced to treat their employees with mor...read more

by Tina Kelleher

Over the past two years I've been on both ends of the spectrum; my previous job was without a doubt the worst treatment I ever received from an employer, my current job has by far and away been the best. I think it goes w...read more

by Em Dickinson

I believe that employers should be held to the standard of human decency - no more no less - in treating their employees fairly. I sit here in the writing unit of a corporate communications department. The boss is fairly n...read more

by Rachelle King

Most certainly employers should be held to a higher standard in their treatment of employees. Too many employers treat their employees in an inappropriate manner and get away with the poor treatment, as many employees are...read more

by Nicole Randie

Having been both employee and employer I feel I can shed some realistic light on this whole subject.Currently I am both employee and employer. Here is what I see. Employees who come looking for a job are of two types. ...read more

by Marrid

Yes, employers should be held to higher standards in their treatment of their employees. I used to work at a movie store. The manager was just rude. He had a bad attitude. He was nice to me and everything, but the treatmen...read more

by Barbara Streeter

I have had several years of managerial experience with customer service in the retail industry. I am not very satisfied with the treatment of employees overall. I have seen them treated with disrespect and often spoken t...read more

by Ted Sherman

It may be unfair, but most employers can't be held to higher standards ... higher compared to what? ... in their treatment of employees. Of course, there are certain local, state and federal laws which protect employees fr...read more

by Jaimee Listokin

I am currently in the process of looking for employment and I can honestly say, it has not been a picnic! My background is that of an educated female with three degrees and experience. Based on my experiences, my jobs...read more

by Gloria Doby

Employers should be held accountable, there are some who likes to play favoritism, criticizes and just plan pick on certain employees, just because they can, and not be held accountable for their action, some likes to make...read more

by Lorraine Hobson

Employers should without a doubt have higher standards relating to the treatment of disabled employees. I worked for a major retail company and they had no respect for me or other disabled employees, I was eventually fired...read more

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by Myra Ting

Employers and employees should have equal standing and give respect one to the other. Without the employer people would have to be self-employed in all walks of life. Without employees businesses would not grow, unless t...read more

by Jenee Morton

The career world is a rough place, and as time goes by it gets worse. I live in West Virginia and as always the unemployment statistics are through the roof. It is hard as a West Virginian to obtain and keep employment b...read more

by Tim K

i believe so, yes. i believe their ought to be more representation and protection forthe employee. this has eroded since the demise of the power of the unions. ok so they got too powerful and abused that power, and it wa...read more

by Sekyuretez Bounczer

YES, Employers should be held accountable for the way they TREAT employees, regardless to what country they may be from. On the NEWS last night there was an employer complaining & stressing about the shortage of hireing e...read more

by Shellys article

I have worked for many employers in my life. I have learned that if you treat your employees good you will have more productive employees. If your company is customer service and you treat your employees with dignity and...read more

by Menes

It is hard to say whether any individual employer should or should not be held to a higher standard because oftentimes fairness may not prevail within the environment of employer/employee. To begin with there is a dispari...read more

by Susan Bieber

Have we all forgotten? Most businesses rely on employees or they wouldn't be in business. Isn't it a fact that it all started by employers paying employees because they appreciated the work that they did for them? And t...read more

by Bonnie Cameron

REJECTION IN THE WORK PLACE Since we are touching on all aspects of rejection and how it affects us on a personal and professional level, I thought we would explore what rejection can be like in the work environme...read more