I wrote this article several years ago. I'm reposting it inspired by numerous employee turnover here at THD since my move here in June 2023 to the present. If you follow my blogs, I am sure you have read my posting on the sudden disappearance without explanation, of several THD employees in Activities, Resident Liaisons and the Kitchen Crew in my previous blogs.
The current disappearance ( just heard from the grape vine today) of Emma Salvador, Leasing and Resident Liaison Assistant did not surprised me, but I realized I have no control of what is going on with THD management and its employees.
Today I was introduced to a new Leasing Employee, Ted Treat. Welcome, Ted! I hope your employment with THD be a long, fruitful and happy. Good Luck!
I was told currently there is No Resident Liaison employee. Since THD has currently a 95% occupancy (just my guess), Is there a need for a Leasing employee? The need is in the Activity and Liaison Section. Yesterday at our Chair Volley Ball Game, there was no Activity Personnel, illustrating the need for personnel in the Activity Section.
On a positive note:
Congratulations THD for being awarded the Best of Senior Living 2025 by @APlaceForMom—for the third year in a row! And Now for my article on the Effects of Micromanagement!!!
During one of our meal times conversation here at THD, we discussed about the recent high employee turnover here at THD and the high possibility of micromanagement. The conversation reminded me of an article💚 I had read before on the subject as well as my own personal experience during my working years.
So what is Micromanagement? Micromanagement is where managers feel the need to control aspects of their employee's work & decision-making to an extreme degree - more than is necessary or healthy for a usual working relationship. This usually creates dissatisfied and unhappy employees.
Many people have experienced micromanagement at some point in their careers. Being micromanaged can reduce an employee's confidence, extinguish autonomy and severely impact creativity - and believe it or not, that's the best-case scenario. At worst, being micromanaged can lead to employees seeking work elsewhere, or even lead to long-term anxiety, stress & depression and high employee turnover.
" What is a micromanager, and why do people micromanage? This sinister way of managing employees can infiltrate any workplace or organizational culture. Micromanagement is one of the worst, most damaging and morale-sapping ways of managing people. It can seriously affect productivity, employee retention and ultimately, damage people’s health.
A good manager's job is to provide guidance and support. Their role is to facilitate a healthy environment where employees can perform at their best - reaching their potential by having true autonomy in their roles and building their confidence. Unfortunately micromanagers achieve exactly the opposite". For complete details read:
💚https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/blog/topic/health-and-wellbeing/8-signs-youre-dealing-with-a-micro-manager-and-how-to-manage-them
Here's my personal experience of being micromanage. In my last job before retirement as a Chemistry Team Leader with the Food and Drug Administration, I had several bosses of both genders.
When I turned 62 years old, I was thinking of early retirement. However, I really enjoyed my job and my manager was an excellent manager who practice the democratic style of leadership. So I decided I will work until I am 65 years old.
I enjoyed my job so much, I did not realized three years had past. When I turned 68, there was a change of leadership in our department. My new manager was younger than me and was a micromanager.
When I realized my new boss was a micromanager, I decided without hesitation, it was indeed time to retire.
My 12 years with the FDA was the most challenging and rewarding job I had in my almost 47 years of professional life as a Chemist, in both Private and Federal organizations. For details of my professional life read:
https://theintellectualmigrants.blogspot.com/2021/08/the-highlights-of-my-professional.html
Meanwhile, Did you know?
The Philippines stands as a global beauty pageant powerhouse with titles in all four major international pageants—Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth.
Over the years, Filipino beauty queens have achieved a stunning 103 placements and claimed 15 crowns across these competitions, capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide.
Among the most iconic wins are Gloria Diaz’s groundbreaking Miss Universe title in 1969, making her the first Filipina to win, and Catriona Gray’s celebrated win in 2018, known for her iconic “lava walk.” And there’s even more to their success: beyond beauty and poise, these queens carry a strong sense of social responsibility, dedicating themselves to causes like education, environmental advocacy, and humanitarian aid. With their record-breaking accomplishments, it’s no wonder the Philippines is known as a pageant superpower!
Lastly, these are the 15 things to remember :
1. Never shake hand while sitting.
2. Never talk bad about the food when you are the guest.
3. Don't eat the last piece of something you didn't buy.
4. Protect who is behind you and respect who is beside you.
5. Never make the first offer in a negotiation.
6.
Don't take credit for the work you didn't do.
7. Dress well, no matter what the occasion.
8. Speak honestly: say what you think and mean what you say.
9. Ask more than you answer.
10. Leave the profane language for the less educated.
11. Avoid placing your phone on the table when eating with someone.
12. Listen, smile and most of all make eye contact.
13. If you're not invited, don't ask to go.
14. Never be ashamed of where you come from.
15. Don't beg for a relationship.
Have a Great Wednesday Every One! What Do you think of the 2-Seating Dining Scheduling in Newton's. It is working for me in the First Seating! I like to hear from You, THD Residents!
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