UKBF - Is content meant only for businesses?

[ctrlbrk]

I joined UKBF not long ago and I couldn't help noticing some users here asking questions that have little to do with running a business.

For example, I have seen a few people who are employees asking employee-type stuff ("will I get fired", "time mgt. working from home", "sick pay" etc.). In some cases some of these users have a clear pattern of wasting other people's time (I do not say this lightly, but this is not my first community experience).

So on one hand I see helpful people answering these employee-type questions, which goes to the goodwill of the community. On the other hand, reading UKBF mission

UK Business Forums (UKBF) is where UK-based small business owners/directors, sole traders/self-employed and entrepreneurs come for business-related advice.

it seems to me that these employee-type questions are misplaced and should be perhaps redirected elsewhere.

I undestand that the forum has recently gone through a change of management, so I don't know whether my question is about legacy behaviour, whether my understanding is incorrect or something else?

Just trying to get a sense of policy about content.

Thanks

P.S. The title refers to non off-topic areas.

 

[GraemeL]

"UK Business Forums (UKBF) is where UK-based small business owners/directors, sole traders/self-employed and entrepreneurs come for business-related advice. It’s a safe and supportive community where questions can be asked, and answers/help/advice/similar experiences can be shared."

HR questions are almost always business related and often a good lesson in how to deal with difficult situations.

 

[Newchodge]

I joined UKBF not long ago and I couldn't help noticing some users here asking questions that have little to do with running a business.

For example, I have seen a few people who are employees asking employee-type stuff ("will I get fired", "time mgt. working from home", "sick pay" etc.). In some cases some of these users have a clear pattern of wasting other people's time (I do not say this lightly, but this is not my first community experience).

So on one hand I see helpful people answering these employee-type questions, which goes to the goodwill of the community. On the other hand, reading UKBF mission


it seems to me that these employee-type questions are misplaced and should be perhaps redirected elsewhere.

I undestand that the forum has recently gone through a change of management, so I don't know whether my question is about legacy behaviour, whether my understanding is incorrect or something else?

Just trying to get a sense of policy about content.

Thanks

P.S. The title refers to non off-topic areas.

Every employee has an employer and an employee's questions can give good insight for employers, or potential employers. They are, therefore of use to many businesses.

 

[Mr D]

Handy to know what problems to avoid.

 

[Ozzy]

I don't need to add anything other than to thank @GraemeL @Newchodge and @Mr D for their answers. Exactly as they said, it helps you be a better manager if you understand the challenges employees raise about others employers.