Arguably one of the funniest people in the movie is the quirky character named Milton, who is always getting screwed over. Not only does Lumbergh constantly try to take his coveted possession, a red Swingline stapler, but Milton continues to show up to work everyday, unaware of the fact that he has been fired.
While this scenario might be a little far-fetched, as people typically know when they’ve been fired in the real world, keeping employees in the dark does happen all the time.
We understand that some issues do need to be confined to upper level management, but employees should be kept in the loop about most day-to-day happenings, especially those regarding their job and the company itself. One of the best tactics to ensure this is the case includes having a weekly all-hands meeting, where each department gives updates. If you’re not all able to meet face-to-face, weekly email updates are the next best thing.
Regardless of how you do it, just make sure that everyone is on the same page at all times. Secrets keep everyone in the dark, sometimes literally.