'Work smarter, not harder': New boss gets rid of overtime policy despite team's concerns, employees maliciously comply and boss ends up scrambling

This is what happens when people try to fix something that simply is not broken. Such is the case for new managers who feel the need to assert their fresh authority and advocate for changes without carefully understanding the needs of employees. Of course, in this scenario, no company should be so reliant on overtime work in order for important orders with big-name clients to be completed. However, a rapid shift to a "no overtime" policy without devising a system to make up for this loss demonstrates a total lack of capable leadership on the part of this new so-called "manager."

The author is an employee who is accustomed to having to put in those extra hours on a regular basis. Despite the fact that he ultimately knew this reliance was unhealthy and not sustainable, still, it takes a collaborative effort for these kinds of changes to be made effectively and without painful consequences for both the company and for the employees.

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