Got my "Employee Review" Back today....

[ChicknThief]

It sounds like you work at a school ("the kids"). Do the teachers get to wear jeans every day? I am wondering if that might be what the reviewer considered inappropriate -- that you're coming to work dressed casually when others aren't. I don't know the atmosphere or rules at your school, though, so I really can't guess. Just something to consider if it's even a possibility.

I work as a receptionist at the business office of a Mental Health Treatment Facility for SED youth. There is no specific dress code. Basically if you don't show up in sweatpants or go-go boots you should be fine. I out-dress almost everyone in my office when it comes to professional attire. I put a lot of effort into my appearance every day, because I am well aware that I am the first impression of my company that people get when they walk through our doors. I take that responsibility seriously.

Is this a review from Kids or other workers?

Most of it sounds like what a child would say... If not kids I would go back and ask them to put down stuff above a 4th grade level.

Believe it or not, those are the words of my co-workers.

From an old guy's viewpoint. The person who feels that you dress 'inappropriately' is jealous because you are showing them up. If it were a real problem, her's (just a guess as to gender) would not be the only comment about your attire. The 'dingy' comment comes from someone who is uptight and needs to lighten up. You sound like a professional/competent/friendly person when an overview of these comments is taken. You sure sound like the type of employee I treasured way back when I worked for a living.

Aww thanks sourland

And I would REALLY like to know who made the "dingy" comment. I feel like it's almost an attack on my intelligence.

Was this review written by a supervisor? Because it reads like the supervisor is lacking a LOT of training if so!

Does the job have a written dress code?

If you have not seen one or there is non, I would ask for clarification of what the dress code is and ask that it is equally enforced.

And the dingy remark, I would reply in writing.....(depending on who wrote that comment, manager or peer would change my reply)

Sadly, the review is intended to be completely anonymous. Even if I submitted a letter to my boss, he couldn't tell me who said it, nor could he look into it himself.

OH my... i would be SO ticked if someone said that about me..
Do your fellow co-workers get to give job evaluations on you??
WOw...

I wasn't ticked so much as my feelings were hurt. I make a point of being friendly and cheerful, no matter how horrible my day has been. Like I said before, I feel it was a direct attack on my intelligence. I just want to know why someone would think/say something like that about me

 

[Shayna]

I cannot understand any reason that a place of business would subject their employees to the direct annonymous comments of their coworkers. There are always people out there with something negative to say, and of all the nice things said, the negative is going to be what sticks. You'll be constantly trying to figure out who has these opinions of you. I would. What kind of productive work environment can this possibly create? Not a good one. This was poor management and a terrible idea. Don't take it to heart. People will say meaner things (even untrue things) when they can hide behind it annonymously.
To get anonymous input from employees on each other might be a good idea for management to get a grasp on how their employees are working together, however only important stuff with specific examples should be addressed with an individual. To drop this entire list in front of you was just plain stupid. I wouldn't be afraid to tell your management the impact it had on you though and what you took from it.

 

[Spookwriter]

For my way of thinking, we could all benefit from a little
more "dingy-ness".

To to be ready with a smile, a laugh or a joke...yeah, that's
the people I want to work with.

So many people seem to be so uptight that they forget to be
human.

But speaking directly to Chicknthief...if your being dingy improves the
quality of life of those around you, don't ever stop.



Spook...who loves laughing WITH people.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Very inappropriate employee review. I feel that co-workers should not evaluate co-workers. It causes animosity, uneasiness and an uncomfortable working environment. Totally unprofessional. Your review should strictly be your supervisor's comments and suggestions. Makes me wonder who in the world over there is running your company. That is scary.

 

[Carols Clucks]

Very inappropriate employee review. I feel that co-workers should not evaluate co-workers. It causes animosity, uneasiness and an uncomfortable working environment. Totally unprofessional. Your review should strictly be your supervisor's comments and suggestions. Makes me wonder who in the world over there is running your company. That is scary.

x2

 

[redhen]

Sad part... i bet those people that said those things are smiling right in your face every day too...


I would make random comments to people... like "some arrogant Einstein jerk said i was dingy.... or some perv here must be checking me out.. they made a negative comment about my clothes in my review, how CREEPY! "..
Eventally, that will get back to the person that said that about you.... lol

 

[desertdarlene]

I agree, it does lessen morale in the workplace. And, another thing it does is make it impossible to know what areas you need to improve in. How are you supposed to change the way you dress if you don't know what that comment meant? Perhaps that person was talking about someone else.

 

[Kelly G]

I manage a medical practice - there are 57 employees that I am responsible for every day. We do reviews annually for each employee. The ony people who have input into the reviews are: the doctors, supervisors, and department heads. Peer reviews are not done - for the exact reason in your original post.

Peer reviews are seldom helpful in shaping an employee's behavior or performance - they are based on subjective "criteria" (read: opinion) instead of measurable tangibles.

In my opinion, they have no place in a performance review - and cerainly no place in a permanant record. They are useless.

I would disregard it as someone who is an unhappy person.

If your supervisor were unhappy about your dress, you wpuld have already been advised (at least if you were my employee).

Good luck!

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

First, compare your work attire with others who are in comparable jobs at your place of work. If everyone else who performs the same kind of job as you wears scrubs and you wear business suits--something is off kilter. If you wear slightly better quality but similar in style attire, there really should not be an issue.

Really, you should ask your boss if your attire meets his/her expectations for professionalism in your position. And he/she, and their boss are really the only persons whose opinions should matter.

In general, while you want to look professionally attractive, you do not want to look sexy or glamourous. Nor do you want to look "TOO" casual. You should fit the image that most people would have of your profession. You should not stand out by your appearance, but only by your professional demeanor and abilities.

 

[sourland]

What is wrong with 'standing out by your appearance'? I don't understand when it became improper for a man or woman to dress 'nicely'.