Hi friends,
Today, I reached the office a little late, and unfortunately, the company HR was standing at our office place. He called me for a reason, but my voice shook. My voice shook not due to fear of him but because when I saw his eye, I was shocked. That eye looked tired with a black, dark circle underneath.
When I came back home, my heart said, "You have very few problems compared to him." Now, I am realizing that any nonsense made by me will indirectly affect him. Friends, there are HRs whose job is quite depressing but they choose not to complain.
If you are also an employee like me, please try to understand their problems as well. I feel sorry because I once disturbed him. One thing I would like to say - my HR is of a very good nature.
Thanks for reading.
My blog: takeit-ezy.blogspot.com
From India, Bangalore
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3Today, I reached the office a little late, and unfortunately, the company HR was standing at our office place. He called me for a reason, but my voice shook. My voice shook not due to fear of him but because when I saw his eye, I was shocked. That eye looked tired with a black, dark circle underneath.
When I came back home, my heart said, "You have very few problems compared to him." Now, I am realizing that any nonsense made by me will indirectly affect him. Friends, there are HRs whose job is quite depressing but they choose not to complain.
If you are also an employee like me, please try to understand their problems as well. I feel sorry because I once disturbed him. One thing I would like to say - my HR is of a very good nature.
Thanks for reading.
My blog: takeit-ezy.blogspot.com
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Mr. Ashraf Ali,
A professional atmosphere for employees should be promoted at all times, and being punctual is essential. You are accurate in whatever you said; employees should understand their responsibility and maintain timekeeping at all times.
Now I am realizing that any nonsense made by me will indirectly affect him. My friends, there are HRs whose job is very stressful but they do not complain.
If you are also an employee like me, please try to understand their problems as well. No one understands better than you did - APPRECIATIVE! HR is doing their job, and I'm sure employees out there have to do theirs too. Nobody feels sorry for anyone these days. Hence, I say -- INSTEAD OF REALIZING SOMEONE ELSE'S PROBLEM TO COMMEND, REALIZE WHAT YOU SHOULD DO.
How many of us are punctual? Many of us are NOT! Let me tell you something, which I'm sure many of us are aware of certain facts but still flout -- "Punctuality" as a factor is another way to get an employee to work on time, which leads to work that makes money, and money is paid to you on time.
No Punctuality >> Late work >> Late deliverables >> No clients >> No Business >> Employee pays you late >> Sometimes the employee has no source to even pay you.
We (as employees) should not make exceptions; if this happens, there is no need to have policies initially as the business will inevitably suffer.
From India, Visakhapatnam
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A professional atmosphere for employees should be promoted at all times, and being punctual is essential. You are accurate in whatever you said; employees should understand their responsibility and maintain timekeeping at all times.
Now I am realizing that any nonsense made by me will indirectly affect him. My friends, there are HRs whose job is very stressful but they do not complain.
If you are also an employee like me, please try to understand their problems as well. No one understands better than you did - APPRECIATIVE! HR is doing their job, and I'm sure employees out there have to do theirs too. Nobody feels sorry for anyone these days. Hence, I say -- INSTEAD OF REALIZING SOMEONE ELSE'S PROBLEM TO COMMEND, REALIZE WHAT YOU SHOULD DO.
How many of us are punctual? Many of us are NOT! Let me tell you something, which I'm sure many of us are aware of certain facts but still flout -- "Punctuality" as a factor is another way to get an employee to work on time, which leads to work that makes money, and money is paid to you on time.
No Punctuality >> Late work >> Late deliverables >> No clients >> No Business >> Employee pays you late >> Sometimes the employee has no source to even pay you.
We (as employees) should not make exceptions; if this happens, there is no need to have policies initially as the business will inevitably suffer.
From India, Visakhapatnam
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Hi to All, i can advise all hrs better read to Sharmila madam comments for reinforcement.
From India, Hyderabad
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Since there is no "appreciate" tab on this discussion, I would firstly like to thank Mr. Ashraf for appreciating the efforts of HR. I have read many "Hate-you" blogs and posts from employees for HR, but this one was way different than the rest and really felt good about it.
Next to Ms. Sharmila and Mr. Ashok,
That is so true. Coming on time and delivering the best is not something that we are doing for the company but for our own self-interest.
We have a monthly reward scheme wherein we give away certificates to the best employee of the month and star employee of the month.
We have a brief talk from our CEO and only last month he said these words which I would like to contribute for the benefit of all -
"Right from Mahatma Gandhi to Barack Obama, we all have only and equally distributed 24 hours a day. Then how is it that a few people are better recognized than us? Why is it that there are people who are achievers in many segments of their life? Why is it that no matter what, certain people do so and so things regularly, almost as a habit? It is all about time management. The 24 hours we have should be maintained in such a way that we not only attend our routine office, eating meals and get the good 8 hours sleep but should try to manage it so that we can spend some time with our family - parents/spouse/kids and friends, do at least 1 thing we like each day, and so on."
I have a habit of trying to gain as much knowledge as I can while at work, by working to the best of my skills, using my expertise, and coming here to gain more knowledge.
In addition to that, I listen to music each day and read a novel or other digest while traveling.
I discuss and share concerns with my sister and family and friends.
Watch some mythological/philosophical and comedy shows.
Put a check on my expenses and deeds.
Set a plan of action for the next day before I sleep.
It is said that the difference between a performer and a winner is not the lack of knowledge but the lack of will and (my addition) inefficiency to manage time.
From India, Mumbai
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Next to Ms. Sharmila and Mr. Ashok,
That is so true. Coming on time and delivering the best is not something that we are doing for the company but for our own self-interest.
We have a monthly reward scheme wherein we give away certificates to the best employee of the month and star employee of the month.
We have a brief talk from our CEO and only last month he said these words which I would like to contribute for the benefit of all -
"Right from Mahatma Gandhi to Barack Obama, we all have only and equally distributed 24 hours a day. Then how is it that a few people are better recognized than us? Why is it that there are people who are achievers in many segments of their life? Why is it that no matter what, certain people do so and so things regularly, almost as a habit? It is all about time management. The 24 hours we have should be maintained in such a way that we not only attend our routine office, eating meals and get the good 8 hours sleep but should try to manage it so that we can spend some time with our family - parents/spouse/kids and friends, do at least 1 thing we like each day, and so on."
I have a habit of trying to gain as much knowledge as I can while at work, by working to the best of my skills, using my expertise, and coming here to gain more knowledge.
In addition to that, I listen to music each day and read a novel or other digest while traveling.
I discuss and share concerns with my sister and family and friends.
Watch some mythological/philosophical and comedy shows.
Put a check on my expenses and deeds.
Set a plan of action for the next day before I sleep.
It is said that the difference between a performer and a winner is not the lack of knowledge but the lack of will and (my addition) inefficiency to manage time.
From India, Mumbai
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Well said, Ms. Ankita. In the outset of busy schedules, one needs to plan. Disorganized and unprofessional ways have no place to stand these days. The underlying fact says one needs to have "Time-Management skills".
I can't always say that people around me are organized. True, the fact is I learned after seeing one of my colleagues getting sacked from one of the companies where I used to work. You know it sounds like a prank, but it isn't not so witty.
The best way I suggest my positive affirmations is to try saying/writing - "I love to be on time as time is important for me and others associated with me". This is NOT FLIPPANT. The one who understands the depth of this phrase will schedule things on time.
Facts about not being perplexed for time - You're late, you get stressed - resulting in low performance. Walking late to the office - feeling stumpy if the boss would fire you. Heading late to work - drive speed on the road and feel anxious.
I hope everybody has learned this phrase - "A stitch in time saves nine" and "Time and tide wait for none" - veritable ones. How many have implemented?
From India, Visakhapatnam
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I can't always say that people around me are organized. True, the fact is I learned after seeing one of my colleagues getting sacked from one of the companies where I used to work. You know it sounds like a prank, but it isn't not so witty.
The best way I suggest my positive affirmations is to try saying/writing - "I love to be on time as time is important for me and others associated with me". This is NOT FLIPPANT. The one who understands the depth of this phrase will schedule things on time.
Facts about not being perplexed for time - You're late, you get stressed - resulting in low performance. Walking late to the office - feeling stumpy if the boss would fire you. Heading late to work - drive speed on the road and feel anxious.
I hope everybody has learned this phrase - "A stitch in time saves nine" and "Time and tide wait for none" - veritable ones. How many have implemented?
From India, Visakhapatnam
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Well explained Sharmila & Ankita. One thing I want to discuss here is, "are we the outcast community?". I am giving an example of my workplace. I used to hear comments from the employees about our department; what they think is that we (the HRD) are good for nothing. Even if you dedicate your life towards their welfare, you can never satisfy them. I remember once I used to work for 16 to 18 hours a day continuously for 1 month, and nobody said a word of appreciation. Instead, some commented that I am just doing my job for what I am paid. One of our so-called engineers came to me yesterday with a travel bill that he didn't even know how to write. I returned the bill justifying the reason, and his comment was, "We are working hard, we have so much advance amount showing in the accounts department, and you people are doing nothing but returning the bills. I don't have time to rewrite the bills." So harassing.
From India, Calcutta
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Dear Santosh,
HR has always been about people with lots of patience; never forget that. The work and efforts of an HR professional are only recently being recognized, trust me. Each one of us, regardless of departmental divisions, carries out the tasks we are paid for. Only a few of us go above and beyond to truly contribute to someone or the company.
When I was hired and appointed around 6 months ago, I was the first and, to this day, the only HR person in my organization. My colleagues had a lazy habit of arriving leisurely and taking leave as they pleased. So, when I was hired, I faced comments like, "Why did you come?" "Now you're going to ruin our lives..." "Okay, so now you'll teach us rules???? We have been breaking them for years..." No one said anything, but they did not cooperate.
I handled everything patiently and made them realize that I would carry out my duties regardless of their feelings towards me or their desire for me to leave. Things have changed now...
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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HR has always been about people with lots of patience; never forget that. The work and efforts of an HR professional are only recently being recognized, trust me. Each one of us, regardless of departmental divisions, carries out the tasks we are paid for. Only a few of us go above and beyond to truly contribute to someone or the company.
When I was hired and appointed around 6 months ago, I was the first and, to this day, the only HR person in my organization. My colleagues had a lazy habit of arriving leisurely and taking leave as they pleased. So, when I was hired, I faced comments like, "Why did you come?" "Now you're going to ruin our lives..." "Okay, so now you'll teach us rules???? We have been breaking them for years..." No one said anything, but they did not cooperate.
I handled everything patiently and made them realize that I would carry out my duties regardless of their feelings towards me or their desire for me to leave. Things have changed now...
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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