Matt Lauer FIRED!

[Captain Blood]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Please go back and read what I wrote a bit more carefully.

I read it. My point, if you read carefully, is that both sides engage in this behaviour. See Judge Moore, with his Ten Commandments fiasco, and his appeal to the religious right. Oh yes, and his teen girl problem.

[Torgus]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Yup, did you see the list of past things he had done? Giving a co-worker a sex toy for a present and wanting to use it on her, etc...

Some HR departments are just as corrupt as the employees. My guess is that all along they kept ignoring the things he did, and this last person who came forward had evidence (such as a text message or picture) and planned on suing them or is in the process of suing them so they let him go. They only did so because money was involved.

The human resources department's function is to serve the needs of the business; its loyalty and responsibilities are to the company. Now, in some cases, that means advocate for employees against bad managers, because it's in the best interests of employers to retain great employees, identify and address bad management and stop legal problems before they explode. But plenty of other times, what's best for the employer will not be what's best for the employee, and the best interests of the employer will always win out. That's not cynicism; that's simply what HR's mission is.

On top of that, you shouldn't expect HR to keep anything confidential even if you ask or to divulge information they know about others and other departments. They can and will keep secrets or share information as they see fit. All of these things can work to your benefit or against it depending on your needs, the needs of the company, and the quality of your human resources department. Before you jump into a new job, or make a request of HR at your existing one, you should make an effort to understand how the department operates. You don't want to make a request and find out it hurts your position at the company.

[upstatedoc]

aaaand the next one is Russel Simmons

[JohnnyCanuck]

Originally Posted by Torgus

The human resources department's function is to serve the needs of the business; its loyalty and responsibilities are to the company. Now, in some cases, that means advocate for employees against bad managers, because it's in the best interests of employers to retain great employees, identify and address bad management and stop legal problems before they explode. But plenty of other times, what's best for the employer will not be what's best for the employee, and the best interests of the employer will always win out. That's not cynicism; that's simply what HR's mission is.

This is absolutely correct. My advice is always framed in terms of the employer's best interests. Often, I come across circumstances where a department's best interests and the employer's best interests diverge. The capital "E" employer's interests always prevail.

What you touch on though is a bit understated. It is always in the employer's interest to end harassing behaviour of any type, not just sexual misconduct. Some of that is about values employees, some of that is about controlling legal exposure. The story always looks worse in the media when you knew about something and did nothing about it.

[Torgus]

Originally Posted by JohnnyCanuck

This is absolutely correct. My advice is always framed in terms of the employer's best interests. Often, I come across circumstances where a department's best interests and the employer's best interests diverge. The capital "E" employer's interests always prevail.

What you touch on though is a bit understated. It is always in the employer's interest to end harassing behaviour of any type, not just sexual misconduct. Some of that is about values employees, some of that is about controlling legal exposure. The story always looks worse in the media when you knew about something and did nothing about it.

It's a shame most people think the HR department is there to help them. It's all about the legal and monetary complications at the end of the day. You hit the nail on the head the Employer's interests as what will win. As you know, they pay the HR employees salaries and can hire or fire them.

[JohnnyCanuck]

Originally Posted by Torgus

It's a shame most people think the HR department is there to help them. It's all about the legal and monetary complications at the end of the day. You hit the nail on the head the Employer's interests as what will win. As you know, they pay the HR employees salaries and can hire or fire them.

Except that there isn't necessarily a divergence between the two sets of interests. The employee and employer interests in workplace culture should be aligned. Safe and respectful workplaces should produce better results (quantity and quality).

Also, since my work involved being the management representative in dealing with unions and professional associations, I'll note that lots of employees have their own advocates as well. Obviously, lots of workplaces aren't organized, but the ones that are ... employees have more than one avenue in which to raise issues.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by Real Dodger

I read it. My point, if you read carefully, is that both sides engage in this behaviour. See Judge Moore, with his Ten Commandments fiasco, and his appeal to the religious right. Oh yes, and his teen girl problem.

Fully acknowledged. The entire apparatus of the left is built on the equality of women and women's rights. This is a different thing.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by upstatedoc

aaaand the next one is Russel Simmons

Old news.

[upstatedoc]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Old news.

fok

[Needbmwpartzz]

Originally Posted by upstatedoc

aaaand the next one is Russel Simmons

Nope....he's got the gay persona backings him even though he's not officially.

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Old news.

Actually, a few hours ago he announced he is stepping down from his companies.

[UncleWede]

^FOK!!! I thought you guys were talking RICHARD Simmons

[gonzo]

Listen to the gal...'no I didn't' 'no I didn't'

Matt, Matt, Matt.

[are0lies]

Geraldo Rivera too? But he was the guy who opened Al Capone's hidden vault and had us in suspense until it was discovered that it was filled with...

Bette Midler Demands Apology From Geraldo Rivera, Says He Drugged and ‘Groped Me’
https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/cel...D=ansmsnnews11

[scostu]

So when are the class action lawsuits from abused female employees assaulted by Lauer gonna start......

Because it sure looks like the upper brass had knowledge of a pattern for years.....and coverd it up for Lauer.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by scostu

So when are the class action lawsuits from abused female employees assaulted by Lauer gonna start......

Because it sure looks like the upper brass had knowledge of a pattern for years.....and coverd it up for Lauer.

RICO just like Weinstein's

[are0lies]

Originally Posted by scostu

So when are the class action lawsuits from abused female employees assaulted by Lauer gonna start......

Because it sure looks like the upper brass had knowledge of a pattern for years.....and coverd it up for Lauer.

Good point, because NBC certainly made enough money off of him. Now they will have to pay back a, hopefully, decent amount for that ignorance. Oh, and Lauer says he's sorry. Guy must have really been a prick to work for.

[Clark_Kent]

Not a secret button under the desk...

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertai...office/547106/

[bimmer456]

Originally Posted by are0lies

Good point, because NBC certainly made enough money off of him. Now they will have to pay back a, hopefully, decent amount for that ignorance. Oh, and Lauer says he's sorry. Guy must have really been a prick to work for.

Lol yes. He probably saw this coming and said fuck it I don't give a shit cuz I'll still make millions and likely avoid any prison time. My wife will still love me and everything will be fine after I apologize.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by Clark_Kent

Not a secret button under the desk...

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertai...office/547106/

That signifies the transition point from abusive creep to psychopathic predator.

[1MOREMOD]

I don't think so at all. If I had spendy office would be nice feature not for creepy shit. Sitting in office wanna not be disturbed cuz private call, talking to anyone about private matter, taking a nap, yanking one out, having a drink. It's like saying the gun shoots people. Its a lock.

[The Choosey begger]

Originally Posted by Torgus

The human resources department's function is to serve the needs of the business; its loyalty and responsibilities are to the company. Now, in some cases, that means advocate for employees against bad managers, because it's in the best interests of employers to retain great employees, identify and address bad management and stop legal problems before they explode. But plenty of other times, what's best for the employer will not be what's best for the employee, and the best interests of the employer will always win out. That's not cynicism; that's simply what HR's mission is.

On top of that, you shouldn't expect HR to keep anything confidential even if you ask or to divulge information they know about others and other departments. They can and will keep secrets or share information as they see fit. All of these things can work to your benefit or against it depending on your needs, the needs of the company, and the quality of your human resources department. Before you jump into a new job, or make a request of HR at your existing one, you should make an effort to understand how the department operates. You don't want to make a request and find out it hurts your position at the company.

How's HR serving the company's interests if the company end up spending millions in litigations over something thst could ve easilt prevented? A smaller company may not recover...

One of my uncles was a Capt at United for as long i can remember growing up, he told me they had a function at work, he worked there for over 20 years, the chief pilot and HR lady didn't know who he was, that was his advice, you wanna keep it that way.