When decisions are made behind closed doors and presented as a fait accompli, they undermine morale. Photo: Getty
Q: Out of the blue we’ve been told our office in Dublin city centre is relocating to a suburb about 20km away. Management have justified the decision by saying it’s due to hybrid working and the need for less space, and say they will make a big saving on the move which will safeguard the company’s future.
However, the new location is really inconvenient for many of the staff that I manage, and there was zero consultation before the move was announced. Understandably, many employees are frustrated and angry, and complaining that staff voices don’t matter in this company. Have you any advice for what we can do about it?
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