Breaking Company Policy/Conflict of Interest

[Gingbro]

Our company has a policy that relatives are not allowed to work in the same unit. We currently have a brother and sister working together and now the brother is precepting his sister. Our manager knew from the start that they were siblings but hired the sister anyway. The brother was on board as a part timer and eventually hired as full time after hiring the sister. The concern of the staff is that this goes against company policy. The manager is aware that this is a concern of the staff members but has chosen to do nothing. We have gone to the manager's boss to no avail. Should we now call Corporate Compliance Hotline or do nothing? Both brother and sister have attitudes because they know that the manager is on their side. This has disrupted our unit to say the least and we would appreciate some feedback as to our next plan of action.

[Katnip, RN]

It's against corporate policy and is demoralizing the unit. The manager and her manager has done nothing. Make sure you've documented your attempts to talk to the manager about this, then contact your Corporate Compliance officer.

[Gingbro]

Thank you. We will attempt one more time then seek Corporate Involvement.

[EmmaG, RN]

I am a bit confused. While I understand it is your facility's policy, I fail to see why it is really any of your business. If the administration is aware and has given its approval, then unless there are specific instances where having these two work on the same unit has compromised patient care I feel you all should just do your job and leave this be.

Also, I may be wrong here but my impression of the purpose of 'corporate compliance' is to assure that the company is in compliance with Federal (and state) regulations. I don't see how this situation would apply. The proper thing to do if you insist on pursuing this would be to take it up the ladder within the hospital.

[leslie :-D]

i agree with manny.

why is this bothering you so much?

is it possible the brother/sister have attitudes r/t what they perceive to be resentment from you people?

dang, let it go.

sigh...

there are sooooo many bigger issues out there.

leslie

[Gingbro]

The problem is that upper management is not aware that a brother is precepting his sister. As hard as it is to believe, upper management was not aware that the brother was hired when our company had a hiring freeze. I find it quite amazing that upper management is not aware. The sister had the job before the job was posted. It is amazing what is going on "under the table". It is staff's business because other staff member's relatives were denied a position because they were related. A company needs to be fare and run the company according to standards

[Gingbro]

The attitude of the siblings aare quite arrogant. They know that they are favored and when they make remarks to that effect, it is hard to let go, espcially when they continue to rub it in. You say let it go, well try working in this unit and see if repeated remarks from siblings make it so easy to just let it go.

[leslie :-D]

if other siblings were denied employment, then no, that would not be fair.

if you insist on pursuing this, speak with human resources.

leslie

[EmmaG, RN]

The attitude of the siblings aare quite arrogant. They know that they are favored and when they make remarks to that effect, it is hard to let go, espcially when they continue to rub it in. You say let it go, well try working in this unit and see if repeated remarks from siblings make it so easy to just let it go.

Remarks? As in???

The problem is that upper management is not aware that a brother is precepting his sister. As hard as it is to believe, upper management was not aware that the brother was hired when our company had a hiring freeze. I find it quite amazing that upper management is not aware. The sister had the job before the job was posted. It is amazing what is going on "under the table". It is staff's business because other staff member's relatives were denied a position because they were related. A company needs to be fare and run the company according to standards.

How do you know what 'upper management' was aware of or not?

My opinion is this is a case of MYOB, but if it bothers you so much, do like Leslie suggests and take it to HR.

[Gingbro]

Each of our units has a human resources department and she informed us to see our manager, which we have to no avail. I will let those employees whose relatives were denied employment take it up with the manager. I am the representative of the staff members but would like those involved to take an active part. I do appreciate your input though.

[leslie :-D]

:smackingf

boy, to get everyone up in arms...

if they choose not to bring it up w/mgmt, i hope you let this go.

no need for this drama.

part of 'teamwork', is acting in a way that benefits the entire unit.

just think about that....please.

leslie

[pagandeva2000, LPN]

I can sort of see why there is resentment; if these people are the 'in your face favorites' who make snarly remarks, or speak to people in a degrading or demoralizing way, then, yeah, I can see the anger.

However, if management is not doing anything about this, then, either stay out of the radar, or see if you want to continue working there.