Bosses frown upon foul language
Mon 28 Apr 2008
28/04/2008
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Almost half of UK bosses would be prepared to sack an employee for the use of bad language, a new study has shown.
According to a survey by TheLadders.co.uk, reported by Online Recruitment, ten per cent of managers had actually fired an employee because of the use of on-site expletives.
Yngve Traberg, chief executive of a ClickAJob, claimed that swearing at work underlined the wider problem of employee attitudes.
"Swearing suggests impatience, or a lack of self-control, hardly qualities an employer would want from any staff member," he told Online Recruitment.
"In fact, 'colourful' TV personalities aside, how many businesses can afford to show such lack of concern or self-pride?" Mr Traberg added.
The study revealed a number of employers' on-site no-nos, with bosses also prepared to sack employees who drink at lunch time, had poor personal hygiene or make an excessive number of personal calls.
Meanwhile, according to a study compiled by Norfolk University, the use of foul language within the office helped cut stress and boost morale.
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