I am sure that 'XYZ' has one of the top leaders in the industry who are does not need to be told how to dress up or come to office.
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As a matter of fact, if the boss arrives on time, it means his assistants should come early to the office to prepare it for his work. To avoid such embarrassment, the staff, especially the higher-level officials, tend to arrive late to the office. This allows their juniors, assistants, and subordinates to settle down for their work during the morning hours.
Similarly, in the evening, they will pack up before the other staff members leave the office. This way, they can store all the files in the cupboard, lock the office, and then the other staff can pack up without much delay.
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Similarly, in the evening, they will pack up before the other staff members leave the office. This way, they can store all the files in the cupboard, lock the office, and then the other staff can pack up without much delay.
From India, Kumbakonam
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I think you can deflect the question by asking for additional details. For example, you can inquire about the overall organizational culture of the plant in question. You can then explain that if the plant promotes punctuality and requires employees to arrive early, senior managers should be the primary advocates of this culture. Moving on, you can mention that a Plant Manager role is typically achieved after accumulating a significant amount of work experience, and as a reward for this, they may be entitled to a more flexible work schedule. After all, Plant Managers are the individuals who lose sleep over ensuring the continuous operation of the plant and bear the brunt of any financial downturns. Considering these factors, they deserve some degree of flexibility.
From Philippines, Quezon City
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Many seniors in an organization conduct business, communicate with other seniors, businesspeople, clients, and customers from home, while traveling, or during holidays. Since their levels of accountability differ from those working on the shop floor, exceptions are made for such senior individuals.
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From India, Bengaluru
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Doesn't matter if he is coming late or early. There are deputies who will take care of the plant's operations until a serious issue arises. Usually, HODs oversee important matters that require strategic decisions and have the ability to handle every situation even without their physical presence. Anyhow, you should report the same in a professional manner to the CEO or your higher authorities and seek advice before documenting it.
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Dear Mukesh,
As an executive, I would not suggest asking the reason for coming late from the Plant Head. However, you can highlight this issue to your HR Manager. The HR Manager can then inquire with the plant head in a diplomatic manner. If the reasons provided are valid, then it is acceptable. If not, the matter can be escalated to senior management.
When dealing with higher management individuals, there may be occasions where we need to compromise on certain issues. Nonetheless, this does not mean turning a blind eye because rules are rules. HR personnel need to exemplify the role model for the organization.
Regards,
Amit
Manager - HR
From India, Shahkot
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As an executive, I would not suggest asking the reason for coming late from the Plant Head. However, you can highlight this issue to your HR Manager. The HR Manager can then inquire with the plant head in a diplomatic manner. If the reasons provided are valid, then it is acceptable. If not, the matter can be escalated to senior management.
When dealing with higher management individuals, there may be occasions where we need to compromise on certain issues. Nonetheless, this does not mean turning a blind eye because rules are rules. HR personnel need to exemplify the role model for the organization.
Regards,
Amit
Manager - HR
From India, Shahkot
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Dear Mukesh, I would like to know first what was your own response to that interview question?
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From India, Delhi
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I agree.
Also, you should include the response from the interviewer to your reply. During interviews, such questions are asked to assess the maturity of an applicant. Your answer should reflect your maturity, understanding of your limits and limitations, and whether you can use the power given to you with responsibility or not. Ask yourself the following questions:
- Does the VP report to you or your boss?
- Are you, as a fresher or executive, responsible for the conduct or performance of the VP?
- Do you know about his responsibilities, new plans of the company, his schedules, etc.?
- Do you have the authority to have a say in his tasks and targets as per the PMS?
- Last but not least, do you understand at which level your authority stops and what is out of bounds for you?
Herding all employees as a cowboy with ropes and a stick is not the only function of an HR officer. Hope you are able to comprehend what I intend to convey. Warm regards.
"Dear Mukesh, I would like to know first what was your own response to that interview question?"
From India, Delhi
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Also, you should include the response from the interviewer to your reply. During interviews, such questions are asked to assess the maturity of an applicant. Your answer should reflect your maturity, understanding of your limits and limitations, and whether you can use the power given to you with responsibility or not. Ask yourself the following questions:
- Does the VP report to you or your boss?
- Are you, as a fresher or executive, responsible for the conduct or performance of the VP?
- Do you know about his responsibilities, new plans of the company, his schedules, etc.?
- Do you have the authority to have a say in his tasks and targets as per the PMS?
- Last but not least, do you understand at which level your authority stops and what is out of bounds for you?
Herding all employees as a cowboy with ropes and a stick is not the only function of an HR officer. Hope you are able to comprehend what I intend to convey. Warm regards.
"Dear Mukesh, I would like to know first what was your own response to that interview question?"
From India, Delhi
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Dear All, We need Business Development manager please guide me to get as soon as possible. Regards, Vinoth Sr.Hr Manager
From India, Madras
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From India, Madras
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Hi HR Experts,
After going through the comments, I believe that everybody is still living in the conventional method of time-keeping, coming at 9 and going back at 5 in this era of flexi times and telecommuting. Especially for senior positions, they are result-oriented, and the modern CEO or owners will not concentrate on their timings but deliverables.
A manager coming at 9:00 and delivering nothing will be kicked out, but a manager coming late and achieving his KPIs will be given rewards. And that should be the approach. The moment you ask a hard worker why they are 2 minutes late, the next day, they may come on time, but they may wait for 20 minutes to start their work.
"A manager should make things happen very well even in his absence; otherwise, he is only a supervisor."
From Oman, Muscat
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After going through the comments, I believe that everybody is still living in the conventional method of time-keeping, coming at 9 and going back at 5 in this era of flexi times and telecommuting. Especially for senior positions, they are result-oriented, and the modern CEO or owners will not concentrate on their timings but deliverables.
A manager coming at 9:00 and delivering nothing will be kicked out, but a manager coming late and achieving his KPIs will be given rewards. And that should be the approach. The moment you ask a hard worker why they are 2 minutes late, the next day, they may come on time, but they may wait for 20 minutes to start their work.
"A manager should make things happen very well even in his absence; otherwise, he is only a supervisor."
From Oman, Muscat
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