I have been working in my position for 5 years and for 13 months during the peak of the pandemic, the manager left so I served as the acting manager while they searched to find a candidate for the permanent position.

I have been working in my position for 5 years and for 13 months during the peak of the pandemic, the manager left so I served as the acting manager while they searched to find a candidate for the permanent position. I applied for the position out of pressure but frankly did not want it at the moment and still not interested. The new manager was hired 16 months ago, the team was hopeful and happy until we realized she has an alienating attitude, provides ambivalent answers to her reports, has commitment issues, and does not genuinely care to provide quality services-it's all lip service. If you provide a feedback that disagrees with her opinion, she feels attacked and eventually find ways to revenge. Two months ago I complained to HR and her boss and now her boss wants that all her direct reports to provide feedback about her performance and communication with us. Using a professional tone, should I explicitly say what is going on or just leave it alone? I understand the work environment will get tenser when she finds out her team is dissatisfied with her dismissive management style. I have a decent salary and great benefits, therefore not planning to leave the company yet. Thoughts?

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  1. Anonymous

    I think it's important to be honest but in a respectful way. Nothing ever changes when we shy away from providing feedback.

  2. Anonymous

    Let's hope your colleagues are as honest as you've but I would try and be specific about how her management skills (or lack thereof ) impact your performance.

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