It has been discovered that at Higashiyamato City Hall in Tokyo, colleagues have written comments about a specific male employee, such as “his head is like a sparrow’s nest” and “it’s unpleasant to be around him,” in a shared file that was accessible to view within the workplace. [Matsuyama Fumino]
“Postings unrelated to work”
According to the city and related parties, between 2020 and 2022, there was a system in place in the city’s department where colleagues would write down the progress of the man’s work in a shared Excel file and report it to his superior, the section chief. The files were divided into several tabs, including “Reactions/Behavior” and “Missing Skills,” with the men listed by their initials. Additionally, in the “Concerning behavior, actions, etc.” tab, there were comments mocking his appearance, such as “His back of his head is like a sparrow’s nest” and “His underwear is visible from under the bottom of his polo shirt, it’s disgusting.” “It’s uncomfortable to be around him,” the post read. The man happened to learn of the existence of the file and reported it to the City Harassment Processing Committee. The committee concluded that “this is a necessary measure to smoothly and appropriately carry out the duties of the department and does not constitute harassment.” On the other hand, some of the contents written in the file included “emotions that were unrelated to work. There was a lack of consideration on the part of the section chief.” Manager’s explanation: Why did the shared file system start operating? The section chief at the time responded to an interview with the Mainichi Shimbun. The aim was to provide “effective guidance” in human resource development. Men…(The following is a paid version, 739 characters remaining) Mainichi Shimbun 2024/8/28 06:00 (last updated 8/28 06:00).
>>1 People like this never quit lol This time, they’re suing for harassment No, you’re the one who’s incompetent and the people around you are desperately trying to support you, so you probably want to complain too.
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