Comments on: Is Jell-O wrestling in the office worth termination?

By: RWHRD

RWHRD — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:37:01 +0000

I agree. If management did not approve of this activity and did not know about it, then why not? If they did know and allowed the event to occur, then they were in agreement through their complacency. Either way, I am glad I am not the HRD there.

By: RandiG

RandiG — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:57:45 +0000

Why would he even need to be given a warning, if no one was hurt, no equipment was damaged and no one complained? What makes Jell-o wrestling worse than the ‘Polar Plunge’? Instead of termination, accolades for creativity in boosting morale might have been more appropriate. In this case, I think he should win a wrongful termination lawsuit.

By: Mel

Mel — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:52:00 +0000

I think they need to send some of the “artistic expressionists” from the stripper article down to Antarctica to liven things up a bit. Ohh that would be a bit chilly. Give him a warning and be done with it. Termination was far to severe for something harmless.

By: CDHR

CDHR — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:00:59 +0000

First off I totally agree with Lori.
It’s always been common practice/policy to get an OK from management when coordinating any event. however, I think if you fire this guy than you need to fire the other participants. I don’t think it’s an offense that should result in termination , but rather a verbal or written warning since according to the story no one was injured, nothing was damaged etc etc but if there has never been a policy stating you have to run events through management then maybe just a talking to and then implement such a policy.
Having formed, created, implemeneted policies and procedures for companies I tend to keep them simple. I dont ever make them confusing or put words in there that could confuse someone or they have no idea what it is. I encourage questions stating its better to be safe than sorry and they sign an acknowledgement and understand form. I tell employees if you aren’t sure just ask. We all love to have fun at work that’s what keeps employees from leaving or being unproductive but the wrong sort of fun can lead to a host of other issues.

By: Richard Getz

Richard Getz — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:52:36 +0000

Wow, i just don’t know what to say aside for I wish that guy luck!!

By: Lori C.

Lori C. — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:25:12 +0000

It’s just so sad that some sour apples have taken most of the fun out of the workplace…
Personally, I think that it stems from when society started pampering kids so that no one keeps score anymore so that no feelings get hurt because “everybody must win” and no one learns to deal with a little defeat or humility. Good grief!