Rustybin
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If in a place that is private then the mugs should have been no problem.
It can't be a fully private place in a place of work.
If in a place that is private then the mugs should have been no problem.
Agreed. I would find it hard to belief that a single incident constitutes one strike and you are out. There seems to be more to it, as there usually is.It depends on exactly what they were dismissed for. The story only touches on the social media part of this, they've possibly broken social media policy after ignoring a manager's instruction to remove the mugs.
The real story often isn't as clickbait worthy as the headline.
Well all I can say is that if you did that working for our company, and you did that and bullied another member of staff then you'd be out as well.I'm still not sure what's gone on, but I'm outraged all the same. Whoever can guarantee my right to use porn-mugs at work will get my vote in the next election.
Any companyWell all I can say is that if you did that working for our company, and you did that and bullied another member of staff then you'd be out as well.
Well all I can say is that if you did that working for our company, and you did that and bullied another member of staff then you'd be out as well.
The statement from the RNLI clearly indicates that this wasn't just about the mug or some topless girls (that you see on the beach anyway). The combination with the other behaviour is likely what has lead to this.I think its a case of not moving with the times, When I started my apprenticeship as a mechanic there were posters everywhere of topless girls, every supplier sent them out every year.
Whilst I agree with that during that action. I don’t think any should ever be above replacement for their behaviour despite their good technical skills for the job they do. Anyone’s coworker has a right to an environment in which they aren’t bullied.If I was going to be pulled out of the sea in a raging storm I would like to know what mug he uses first.
Not entirely about an employer or about a workplace if they are volunteers.No, it pretty much confirms that an employer has taken action over what they see as bullying in the workplace.
Not entirely about an employer or about a workplace if they are volunteers.
Also I'm guessing it's male dominated. This isn't a local council office with a HR department.
The RNLI also largely exists thanks to donations. If there's a public backlash then the RNLI will be being directly hit.
This isn't a local council office with a HR department.
The rules for bullying in the workplace / safeguarding are the same whether you're a volunteer or an employee.Not entirely about an employer or about a workplace if they are volunteers.
Also I'm guessing it's male dominated. This isn't a local council office with a HR department.
The RNLI also largely exists thanks to donations. If there's a public backlash then the RNLI will be being directly hit.
Looking at the job vacancies on that link, they are all for the managerial positions. Not the issue here though.
True. Though it seems to be about a mug that was in a cupboard. I'm not sure that classes as "bullying." Someone needs to be bullied. This seems more like banter.The rules for bullying in the workplace / safeguarding are the same whether you're a volunteer or an employee.
Exactly. A little different as people are there for the love of the job, not the money.So if they're volunteers, how could they be sacked?
True. Though it seems to be about a mug that was in a cupboard. I'm not sure that classes as "bullying." Someone needs to be bullied. This seems more like banter.
There seems to be a line that kids visit and might have seen it, but that's a bit vague. Kids would be looking at the boats not rooting through cupboards. I suppose you could say someone might use the mug for a brew while they were about, but I alone have three different mugs at work.
Exactly. A little different as people are there for the love of the job, not the money.
The fact others also left seems like a few there also weren't happy over this and left.
I'm guessing those who also left know more about it than most.
No, it pretty much confirms that an employer has taken action over what they see as bullying in the workplace.
Out of interest @Marv, what type of environment do you work in?
If the reason for these guys getting sacked is solely bullying then fair enough they should get the sack. But if its the coffee mugs that set it off then it seems its another case of the PC brigade trying to find offence in something.
With most jobs your employer has a hold over you. One way or another the employee has to pay the bills and needs the job. Unless the employee think they can walk into another job or they have savings, they are partly tied to that job. The job can go downhill but people may have to stay with it and go along with what the rules are.Again, how can you be 'sacked' from a voluntary role?