What are the ways to stop the CEO from abusing his employees including HR? What are the legal compliances one can have against such circumstances?
From India, Jaipur
From India, Jaipur
Dear Vidhi Sadh,
I can understand your position. Working under an abusive boss is terrible. People are caught in a rock and hard place. On the one hand, because of the financial situation, they cannot quit their employment. But they cannot put up with the boss who torments them mentally.
So what is the way out? You have sought a legal remedy. However, before embarking on a legal remedy, will it be possible for all the employees to come together and give collective submission to the MD of the company? Anyway, If MD is also a CEO, then this formula will not work. If the MD is a different person, even then also this formula may not work because the abusive CEO knows very well that he enjoys immunity from the MD.
Therefore, the best way is to quit the employment. I know it is easier said than done. However, insults could be impacting your mental health. You need to take care of that also.
In the meanwhile, develop a carefree attitude. Abuse at someone's hand does not lower your value. It remains intact. Without putting yourself down, look at the future. Today you could be passing through a dark tunnel does not mean you do not bright future. Learn new skills, learn something new and prepare yourself for a better job!
Lastly, in the heading of your post, you have written "POSH". What do you mean by that term?
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
7884I can understand your position. Working under an abusive boss is terrible. People are caught in a rock and hard place. On the one hand, because of the financial situation, they cannot quit their employment. But they cannot put up with the boss who torments them mentally.
So what is the way out? You have sought a legal remedy. However, before embarking on a legal remedy, will it be possible for all the employees to come together and give collective submission to the MD of the company? Anyway, If MD is also a CEO, then this formula will not work. If the MD is a different person, even then also this formula may not work because the abusive CEO knows very well that he enjoys immunity from the MD.
Therefore, the best way is to quit the employment. I know it is easier said than done. However, insults could be impacting your mental health. You need to take care of that also.
In the meanwhile, develop a carefree attitude. Abuse at someone's hand does not lower your value. It remains intact. Without putting yourself down, look at the future. Today you could be passing through a dark tunnel does not mean you do not bright future. Learn new skills, learn something new and prepare yourself for a better job!
Lastly, in the heading of your post, you have written "POSH". What do you mean by that term?
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
During the long career, one invariably has to face such characters and it is an everyday nightmare till it lasts. They suffer from 'I am OK, you are not OK' (to lend the phraseology of the famous Eric Berne)
Try to analyse the CEO approach, is he generally abusive towards one and all, and this is his normal reaction. Such people are hard to deal with as they are so habituated to use typical abuses and it comes out of them so naturally and easily. They don't mean what they say, it is next to impossible to change them, particularly by a subordinate.
The next type is those using strong abuses selectively to show displeasure. When irritated or on losing temper they shout vulgar abuses without caring for others. One approach is to avoid provoking such people and if by any chance one is caught in this, leave the place immediately and return only after tempers cool down. This situation can be improved, particularly when told by the superiors. What Dinesh Sir has said applies here and you can try that approach.
The next category is those who normally use polite language but in extreme situations uses very harsh abusive words. Such people can be impressed upon to be sensitive to others.
Having had to deal with all three types of bosses at some point or the other, I would advise you to take stock of things and take a considered decision on how you are going to deal with the CEO, reckon also how long will be the ordeal.
From India, Mumbai
Try to analyse the CEO approach, is he generally abusive towards one and all, and this is his normal reaction. Such people are hard to deal with as they are so habituated to use typical abuses and it comes out of them so naturally and easily. They don't mean what they say, it is next to impossible to change them, particularly by a subordinate.
The next type is those using strong abuses selectively to show displeasure. When irritated or on losing temper they shout vulgar abuses without caring for others. One approach is to avoid provoking such people and if by any chance one is caught in this, leave the place immediately and return only after tempers cool down. This situation can be improved, particularly when told by the superiors. What Dinesh Sir has said applies here and you can try that approach.
The next category is those who normally use polite language but in extreme situations uses very harsh abusive words. Such people can be impressed upon to be sensitive to others.
Having had to deal with all three types of bosses at some point or the other, I would advise you to take stock of things and take a considered decision on how you are going to deal with the CEO, reckon also how long will be the ordeal.
From India, Mumbai
Problem with abusive CEO
1. Is he abusive with all or with some?
2. If he is abusive with all, then all should come together and make a representation to CEO. That is effective.
3. if he is abausive with some, then each one should understand that they are employees of company and not of CEO. Hence they should work in the interest of the company. If CEO abuses overe an issue which you have acted in the interest of the company, you should be firm on your decision and not obey what the CEO says. In many organisations including govt and semigovt, there is a rule that a subordinate need not follow the illegal instruction of the superior. It does not amount to disbedience. But you must be confident that your action is right and in the interest of the company. Many times you are not confident hence this abusive language continues.
4. Maintaini a diary while discussiing wity CEO and record for yourself the proceedings in short datewise. CEO cannot object to this. But he becomes conscious and takes care.
Try this and you will get results. Elsle it is better to find another employment.
Vibhakar Ramtirthkar.
From India, Pune
1. Is he abusive with all or with some?
2. If he is abusive with all, then all should come together and make a representation to CEO. That is effective.
3. if he is abausive with some, then each one should understand that they are employees of company and not of CEO. Hence they should work in the interest of the company. If CEO abuses overe an issue which you have acted in the interest of the company, you should be firm on your decision and not obey what the CEO says. In many organisations including govt and semigovt, there is a rule that a subordinate need not follow the illegal instruction of the superior. It does not amount to disbedience. But you must be confident that your action is right and in the interest of the company. Many times you are not confident hence this abusive language continues.
4. Maintaini a diary while discussiing wity CEO and record for yourself the proceedings in short datewise. CEO cannot object to this. But he becomes conscious and takes care.
Try this and you will get results. Elsle it is better to find another employment.
Vibhakar Ramtirthkar.
From India, Pune
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