Favoritism @ work place!!!! I’m going to address a topic that isn’t often discussed formally by top management within a business, certainly not out in the open. It’s a major topic in HR circles, I’m sure. It’s also a major topic, in hushed tones near water coolers and pantry.
Well before i start let me share what my brain discharges about the subject; any organization can be victim of favoritism. Favoritism cannot be avoided, people in an organization come from different culture/group/thinking and they look for same cadre of people to whom they can mix with or feel comfortable. What happens next is aweful experience needless to share.
Now the problem erupts when the perception it self is wrong about the treatment that one receive from his colleague/Manager. When actually a biased prefrential treatment is given and lastly when the nepotism exist.
Now the game beguns when person @ receiving end enjoys it by any means & when the person suffering bypasses it without any option. There is no barometer or favometer which can measure the gravity of favoritism but believe me this happens.
This is a pretty confusing topic, with a lot of room for misperception on both the management and employee sides. But it’s extremely important for management to directly address the issue head-on. So what’s a manager to do to avoid the PERCEPTION of favoritism, which as discussed above, can be just as damaging as actual favoritism?
Considering your concerns are genuine and you are still experiencing favoritism in the workplace, the next big question comes- Is It Affecting you? People can craft their own stories and enjoy their own pursuits but the main thing that you need to asses is its effects on you. If you are getting what you deserve and there is no major impact on you then you are good to go. Remember, favoritism exists at all places and escaping it is not an option. Either you got to change the circumstances or need to adjust with it to the best of your advantage
THE BEST WAY TO AVOID IS INCREASE YOUR PERFORMANCE NUMBER AND LET THE NUMBER SPEAK FOR YOU
