Senior Management often bemoan the lack of useful information in references and exit interviews. The tendency is for most letters of reference to reduce to confirming the dates someone worked there. For fear of litigation. Other obstacles to honesty are that people don’t want to impede the chances of being hired. Which includes the next job. If you leave a job because you are unhappy, being honest about the reasons can burn bridges when looking for a fresh start. Particularly if the honesty affects the quality of reference being received. Money is made in containers. Meritocracy with the caveat of loyalty and natural self-interest. Protecting the container, and the individual’s space in that container, comes first. In an ideal world you could let it all hang out. Honest reflection on toxic behaviours, structural cultural obstacles, and areas for personal and corporate development. In reality, honesty only comes when there is an existing commitment to each other. An interest in each other’s futures and willingness to do the work. Honesty is built on a shared ownership of the future. Don’t moan about not receiving the truth, if you can’t handle the truth.
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