Case Study 6: Perceptions of Unfairness
Case Study 6: Perceptions of Unfairness
Scenario
In a tech startup, Priyanka, the HR manager, notices dissatisfaction among team members regarding performance evaluations. Some employees feel the criteria for promotions are unclear and unfair.
Action: Priyanka holds one-on-one meetings to clarify promotion criteria and gather feedback.
The One-on-One Meeting:
Priyanka: Hi, Ajay. I’ve noticed you expressed concerns about the recent promotion decisions. Could you share more about your thoughts?
Ajay: I feel like my contributions were overlooked compared to others who were promoted.
Priyanka: I understand your concerns. Let’s review the promotion criteria together and discuss how we can ensure transparency moving forward.
Ajay: Could we have clearer performance metrics for evaluations?
Priyanka: That’s a valid point. I’ll work on providing more clarity in our upcoming evaluations and share these changes with the team.