I am in agreement with you Amanda. Sounds like s/he is employing bully boy tactics. Has the manager given any kind of rationale for this?
I can understand the need for OH to send a report to management following any referral, whether via the manager or self-referred. The whole purpose of referral to OH is to encourage the client to return/remain in work and for OH to outline any modifications or adjustments required within the work environment or role to enable this to happen.
This manager sounds incredibly controlling but, just playing devil's advocate, do you think s/he may be threatened by you and is trying to exert some authority? Or could it be that s/he doesn't fully understand the role of OH?
Is this person new to the role and perhaps trying to make their mark?
Do you think you would be able to have a conversation with this manager and explain what your role is and maybe forge a better working relationship?
I wish you luck and please keep us informed of how this goes in the future.
Kind regards,
Rita
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From: [log in to unmask] on behalf of Amanda Savage
Sent: Thu 04/12/2008 16:05
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Self referrals
Dear all,
The HR manager of organisation I currently work for has put together a
proposal (without my input or consultation) to 'eliminate' self referral to OH. All
referrals are to have management agreement and all referrals will require a
report to be sent back from OH 'detailing the reason for attendnace and
outcome'. Personally I think this has more than an element of control & smells
strongly of bullying. What does everyone else think??
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