It makes for employees that suspect hidden agendas behind their boss s motives and forces them to realize that they are no more than 'disposable' employees. It is all such a waste. But to do that, we must overcome the past. We must offer our trust and respect, something that only comes by doing what we say and creating an environment in which each person can excel. If an evaluation is due on February 10th, then it is held on February 10th.
Nothing takes precedence.
Second, management must feel that they are valued and not just pulling shifts . For example, make reasonable schedules that are flexible. Inflexible corporate schedules send micro-management signals that betray any trust. Third, management must feel that they are a vital part of the whole . Communicate with them.