1. Marianne Gilhooly Solicitor
Honest conversations The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
Marianne Gilhooly
Solicitor

2. Overview Honesty from an employee’s perspective
- Honesty with colleagues
- Honesty with line managers
- Honesty with yourself
Benefit of honesty

3. Employment during challenging times
More responsibility
Potentially varied hours
Fear of the unknown
Pressures both internal and external to workplace

4. Honesty with colleagues
Build good relationships at work
Understand how other people work
Praise people for work they have done well
Relaying negative feedback
Be careful of dignity at work policies
Beware of bullying

5. Honesty with managers
They can’t help you if you don’t let them know what’s wrong
Be honest about your ability/understanding/workload
Ask for assistance when needed

6. Honesty in your own ability
Need training – ASK
Want to have opportunities – ASK
Show your value to your employers

7. Conclusions Impact of honesty on working culture
Impact of honesty on productivity
Impact of honesty on engagement

8. Contact details – msg@tcyoung.co.uk / 0131 220 7660
TC Young Solicitors – Edinburgh, Glasgow, Barrhead
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