Navigating Harper’s Challenges at TechBlitz

  • Case Study: Harper’s Dilemma: Harper, a 28-year-old at TechBlitz Inc., feels her ideas are dismissed by her supervisor, David. Despite her effort and creativity, David often micromanages her and provides limited, mostly negative feedback. The team environment lacks collaboration, leaving Harper feeling undervalued and isolated.
  • What do you think is the most demotivating part of Harper’s job? The constant dismissal of her ideas, combined with micromanagement and mainly negative feedback, makes Harper feel undervalued and isolated.
  • If you were an HR manager meeting with David, what advice would you give? I’d advise David to recognize Harper’s contributions, encourage open communication, and offer constructive feedback. Reducing micromanagement and promoting team collaboration would also help re-engage Harper.
  • What would be the downside of losing Harper as an employee? TechBlitz would lose a dedicated, creative employee, sending a negative signal to the team about company culture. Hiring and training a replacement would be costly, and the company’s reputation might suffer in the talent market.