Any advice on who to report a toxic manager to? Is it even worth it at this point? I don't trust HR and even though U.S. Bank claims to not tolerate retaliation, I don't trust my manager to follow that policy nor do I trust U.S. Bank to take action if they don't. This manager is a bully, constantly looking for reasons to pick on someone, particularly the female team members. They are rude, constantly moody, treats us like children by trying to control everything we do. This manager talks to other members of the team about their peers, phishing for information to use against whoever their next target is. They are a micromanager that has no idea what job duties each team member has, which ends up making a mess with work that needs to be done. Sets the team up for failure to then use against team members at review time. Complaints have been made to their manager by multiple individuals but no action taken of course. I dont understand how people like this are hired into manager positions and nothing ever happens to them. Are we supposed to just accept horrible treatment from these types of managers while constantly walking on eggshells while wondering when they are going to come up with some made up reason to fire you?
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@erx+1vbJwRUx Thank HR. 🤣🤣🤣
HR will not protect anyone...their job is to protect the bank. I know of a manager that was reported 3 times to HR by different employees and PMs complaining about the toxic behavior, absurd micromanagement, and angry tirades when their impossible timelines werent met ...so HR's solution was to promote them away from their team. More money and no interaction with a team.
I know of an incredibly toxic leader that bullies, has spies, and habitually lies about their team accomplishments. Anyone who questions them and their “best practices” or offers a different way of working, is instantly deemed the enemy with a target on their back. They’ve ruined the careers of many, usually young women. They’ve been reported to HR and their name has come up in various ethics complaints, however their manager was prohibited from even including any negative feedback in their annual review.
I know of three managers in RMC who are under multiple ethics investigations. These range from lying to regulators, to workplace bullying, to being affiliated with the Proud Boys/ Oath Keepers. Jodi definitely has the eye for talent!
I’ve watched an employee report someone to HR for unfair treatment and in time that employee was fired after a couple months passed. The HR is sc-mmy at this company.
If you do go to HR, be prepared to be treated well until the 180 day legal window closes. After this period is over, you will most likely be singled out and ultimately fired. Retaliation is RAMPANT and HR CANNOT BE TRUSTED! USB is a horrible company and I am just waiting and watching as this will eventually catch up with them with the regulators.
Which division is the manager? I bet is the RMC cesspool of terrible managers. Not surprising all of us are looking to leave this dumpster fire.
As stated above, HR and the advisory services don't give a damn who's right or wrong and let me be clear, they absolutely don't give a damn about you or the manager They are only there to defend the company. Code of ethics isn't worth the paper it's printed on.
Gone through this at the bank with a manager who was in clear violation of our ethics policies and code of conduct. Here is my advice to you: do not trust HR. Let me repeat that. DO NOT TRUST HR. They were tasked with gathering any information that could potentially be used to invalidate or discredit me, while compiling a narrative that will allow the bad actors to justify their terrible behavior. Their job is and always will be to protect and defend the bank, while trying to develop any narrative to paint you as the problem. It su-ks, but it is the truth. In every instance I have ever heard of, HR comes back with "we could not substantiate your claim" while apparently having secret conversations that 'addressed' the issue. I can assure you, no such conversations take place and the bad behavior only gets worse. If anything, make an anonymous ethics complaint, and indicate you that you have contacted an attorney and will file suit if the behavior is not addressed. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. If there are violations to the rights of any protected class, immediately file a claim with the EEOC and they will contact the bank to investigate.
Going through similar right now with US Bank. Spoke with HR and things got worse. Ended up writing Ethics and it's under investigation. I even spoke with an attorney. However I'm probably just going to end up leaving. US Bank has been the worse company I've ever worked for to be honest.
I was in your shoes once and they didn’t do anything! I ended up getting a new job. I recommend you do this too.
Do you have examples?
In my experience, it’s not worth your time unless you can prove a pattern of continued questionable behavior or a direct violation of USB policy.
What’s an example of horrible treatment?
HR investigates formal complaints and depending on the merits of the claim, takes suitable action. It won’t be shared with everyone.
HR exists to protect the company. Not you or your manager.