Quote Originally Posted by Mizfit
I am in a position where I am not management but I am not at the end of the totem poll either – kinda stuck in the middle.

It’s a difficult place to be in because I have to listen to my coworkers gripe, but in some respects I owe it to management to report some of the nonsense that I hear. (One of the girls complains a lot about what the VP does with his time while at work – even says she is going to Hr, yet she does nothing some days. – The pot calling the kettle black.

Anyhow has any of u been in this position and if so, what did u do? So far I have gently warned the VP.. but I’m really feeling stuck lately..
International business can be tricky. In my experience with the Japanese, causing a higher up such as a VP to lose face in front of his superior by complaining about something that is simply hearsay can be a VERY big deal, as the execs are not only bosses, they are the "masters" of the company. The heirarchy is taken very seriously. To complain on behalf of a girl that is probably considered expendable when what this VP does with his time has no effect on your productivity is probably not a good idea....

Just my 2c's