Stories Of The Most Underwhelming Company "Motivational Gifts" Shared By The People Who Received Them
Don't be fooled—corporations may be able to put on a friendly face, but they don't always have your best interests at heart. Case in point, a law firm recently rewarded one of its employees with a 10-minute break for a job well done.
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Yes, you read that right. Talk about a slap in the face! Redditor u/No-Satisfaction-749 went viral on the well-known r/antiwork subreddit after sharing a photo of the 'prize' she 'won' at her former workplace, a law firm.
This story quickly caught fire, with people sharing similar tales of how their employers were cheap when it came to appreciation. If this isn't proof that we're living in a clown world, we don't know what is.
Redditor u/No-Satisfaction-749 was given the ultimate reward of a 10-minute break, and you'd think the world stopped spinning. It's almost comical that such a 'prize' was seen as motivation.
This 10-minute break, with its notice period, expiration date, and restrictions on using it to extend regular breaks, almost sounds like a bad April Fools’ joke. It's appalling that some corporate employees think this is how management works instead of providing good benefits, cost-of-living adjustments, flexible work hours, and supportive bosses who don't demean employees.
It's as if the corporate employees believe management is a joke, with ridiculous rules like having to provide a day's notice and a coupon that expires in a month. Who needs decent workplace benefits when you have 10 minutes of 'freedom'?
Read the story below:
Giving an extra 10-minute break is not an effective way to motivate your employees.
A Reddit user became famous after telling the story of how she left her job at a law firm soon after receiving an offensive "reward."
Several people on the internet discussed their similar experiences of having to deal with terrible workplace motivation.
Inflation
"Jeans Day"
No homework pass
Wow:
Ice cream sandwiches
PDF certificate
Glass reusable straws
Self-care day
Grand prize
Poster of a dog
Empty gestures
Sorry, it was a mistake
$0.25 raise
This reminds...
People couldn't believe this:
It is not a call center...
Wonderful company
Who?
Never
OP wish they were trolling
Pointless
This:
Only in prison
Wow
This is quite common:
Be wise!
No way
This is a good idea:
This is sad:
It's an absurd situation when companies complain about not being able to find qualified workers while doing nothing to attract and retain them. Companies want to be able to hire workers who can do the job, but they often forget that they need to invest in the recruitment process in order to attract the best and brightest.
Companies need to make sure they are offering competitive wages and providing attractive benefits packages in order to draw in qualified workers. Additionally, companies should strive to create an environment that is attractive and inviting to potential employees, as well as provide opportunities for existing employees to grow and develop.
Companies can also benefit from offering flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and other workplace amenities to keep employees engaged and happy. By investing in the recruitment process, companies can ensure that they have the skilled, qualified workers they need to continue to be successful.