HR Tells Employee To Stop Bringing ‘Free’ Bagels At Work, Ends Up Spending Money On The Same Bagels
Human Resources departments often carry a reputation for their peculiar and occasionally frustratingly rigid ways within corporate environments. While their primary responsibility is to serve the interests of the company, aligning policies with organizational goals and ensuring compliance, this role can sometimes lead to overlooking genuine employee concerns or enforcing trivial regulations that fail to resonate with the workforce. Despite their essential function in maintaining organizational order and compliance, the disconnect between HR practices and employee sentiment can occasionally give rise to perceptions of bureaucratic rigidity or insensitivity to individual needs within the workplace.
In today’s story, The original poster recounted the tale the HR employee in their office. She objected to OP’s practice of bringing in bagels from their family’s shop, insisting it was HR’s duty to provide snacks. OP found this directive perplexing, sparking a series of ironic events that HR lady likely didn’t foresee.
Continue scrolling down to delve into the full story.
Source: Reddit
1. HR mentioned that bringing in bagels is not allowed for OP.
2. OP’s family owns a bagel shop, and he has always brought bagels to various events. From birthdays to potlucks and holidays, bagels have been a staple, loved by everyone.
3. When OP started working, he began bringing a couple dozen bagels every Friday in a nice box. He get the bagels for free, enjoy seeing his folks weekly, and everyone appreciates the free bagels without any complaints.
4. After starting at a new office, OP continued bringing bagels, which everyone enjoyed, until HR intervened. HR informed him that providing office snacks is HR’s responsibility, despite the bagels being free.
5. Come Friday, the same HR lady brought in grocery store bagels, which were noticeably inferior. The colleagues complained about the quality.
6. The following week, the HR lady brought in bagels from OP’s family’s shop in the same box. While it was good that his family was getting paid and people were getting decent bagels again.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this.
7. It’s amusing to think about. Does the HR lady realize the bagels she brings in are from OP’s family’s store?
8. It’s hilarious because of how absurd she is. Still, when she brings in their family’s bagels, make sure to thoroughly enjoy one.
9. OP’s parents gained a new paying customer for bagels they used to give away for free, and now the company has less money in the budget because of it.
10. It’s less of an HR issue and more about one person’s personal hang-up.
11. The HR lady uses company funds to bring treats, making it “her” thing, which is strange, to be honest.
12. A Redditor accepted that individuals like the HR lady make them hesitant to admit that they work in HR.
13. Another Redditor advised OP not to trust his HR person or go to her with issues—she’s one of the bad ones.
14. After 20 years in HR, it took a while to shake off the perception of being the snack provider. It was a challenge to be recognized beyond just the role of providing snacks.
15. Congratulations on experiencing a life event that perfectly illustrates the shortcomings of many corporations today!
16. At least OP’s parents will benefit financially from her need for approval.
17. That’s the most absurd thing I’ve heard all day. People can be so strange.
18. Great job on bringing in new business for your family and being awesome by providing free bagels at work.
19. It’s important not to take away someone’s livelihood!!
20. It’s probably the strangest attempt at asserting power I’ve ever come across.
In conclusion, the saga of Karen, the unconventional HR figure fixated on office snacks, serves as a humorous yet telling example of workplace dynamics. While HR departments typically aim for professionalism and efficiency in managing employee relations and company policies, Karen’s behavior highlights the occasional clash between bureaucratic expectations and individual quirks. Do share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Stay tuned for more interesting stories!
Like this:
Like Loading...
