CEO Gets Shut Down After Asking Internet How To Get Employees To Care More About Their Jobs

A CEO asked the internet how to get employees to care more about their jobs, and the response was immediate. The question landed badly, especially because it seemed to blame workers for not giving more than they are paid for.

That kind of complaint hits a nerve in a time when work-life balance matters more than ever. For a lot of people, leaving on time is not a sign of laziness, it is just a normal boundary.

And in this case, the internet had plenty to say about how far that CEO was missing the point.

The question asked:

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That question did not go over well.

Naturally, the internet went off!

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The replies came in fast.

This person really hit the nail on the head with their reply:

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One commenter really summed up the mood.

This feels like the Redditor pushing an unsympathetic boss for better hours.

Working longer days should be a choice—one for which employees are financially reimbursed—not a requirement that is not specified in their contract.

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The changes occurring in the economy, coupled with increased access to technology, have led to some employees being expected to be available at all hours of the day. If not, they're considered to be "uncommitted" to their jobs.

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Companies that treat their employees well are more likely to have better relationships with them and employees who are willing to do more for the company, albeit within the realms of their personal work/life balance.

As my grade eleven business studies teacher constantly reminded me, "Happy employees are productive employees."

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Studies show that work/life balance is very important.

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Say! It! Louder! For! The! CEOs! In! The! Back!

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That message was hard to miss.

Want the other side of the “boundaries or you’re uncommitted” debate, read this tech startup worker’s boundary fight.