Deana Munchow

If you’ve worked in the private sector, you’re familiar with this. It’s standard practice to report what you’ve accomplished to your manager. And if you’ve been a manager, you know how crucial it is to clarify expectations and priorities on a regular cadence. Now, government sector employees are being asked to do the same. The request is being labeled “harassment” and described as creating a “hostile work environment,” with some even suggesting a class action lawsuit for “undue stress and financial harm.” Why should government sector employees be held to a different standard? If anything, shouldn’t they be held to a higher standard, given the importance of their work?