Never underestimate the importance of your reputation. Or take it for granted.
We are
Judged by
What we say and do.
There are no do overs for
These – they remain forever.
I’ve always felt that an employee’s record, if truthfully documented, should be shared for a bona fide reference check. Emphasis on truthfully documented. What we do and say should follow us around – that would be a powerful motivator for good behavior, performance, and attendance. That would be the ultimate accountability. Of course, I realize that for a reference check companies are currently only allowed to confirm and employee’s date of hire and separation, and last position held, not why they left or whether we’d rehire them. The fear of legal challenges has forced companies to create policies to restrict this sharing of information. Realistically, if you know someone at another company, this information may be (and often is) gained through those back channels. So, why not let our work – good, bad, or indifferent, speak for itself? Let those whose work is good proudly share it; if it's not, their pride should motivate them to improve it. Stand up for personal responsibility and accountability today.
Astrud Gilberto (1940 – 2023): Brazilian samba and bossa nova singer and songwriter who gained international attention in the mid-1960s for her recording of "The Girl from Ipanema”.
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