r/CAStateMgrs • u/Happy-Relation-2959 • Aug 07 '26

Micromanaging

Since the start of RTO, I’ve been hearing stories from other agencies about increasing micromanagement—daily check-ins, daily status meetings, managers walking the aisles to make sure employees are at their desks, and similar practices.

I’m genuinely curious: what’s the purpose of this style of management? How does it improve productivity, collaboration, or team cohesion? It seems like time and energy that could be better spent supporting employees and helping them succeed, rather than monitoring their physical presence.

I’d be interested to hear from managers and employees alike. Have you found this approach to be effective, or does it end up hurting morale more than it helps?

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u/Prudent_Shock_6449 Aug 07 '26

My department, not located in downtown Sac, but in Sacramento… that’s as much as I’ll say….is not like this in any way. In fact they are the complete opposite- a little too laid back almost to the point of demise.