This case borders on harassment, even though prima facie it appears to be a proposal. It may be possible that the person putting the gifts is a psychopath/sociopath.
It is in the best interest of your company that you bring this to the knowledge of management and identify the person. After that, have a counseling session for that employee and explain that such behavior creates negative vibes in the office.
By the way, does your office have a policy regarding office romance/relationships, as many companies do not keep declared couples in the same domains/workgroups?
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3It is in the best interest of your company that you bring this to the knowledge of management and identify the person. After that, have a counseling session for that employee and explain that such behavior creates negative vibes in the office.
By the way, does your office have a policy regarding office romance/relationships, as many companies do not keep declared couples in the same domains/workgroups?
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Solve the problem youself. You dont bother THE BOSS. He has a business to run not solve staffs issues.. Its a very small problem.
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hey, this is serious proble so u should send mail to mngment, if u have athority to see the cc cliping then go thruogh that and resolve the problem. Regards Aradhna
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If this issue is not communicated to upper management, it can exacerbate future problems for your office decorum. But I want to quote something here: "Flowers cannot blossom unless proper care is taken." There are certain possibilities in this matter that we should not ignore:
1) Whether the person likes the lady and wants to impress her.
2) The girl has shown interest in that person and is hiding facts.
You must properly verify the reason for placing those flowers. It is possible that only that person will be the culprit, but do not forget to consider the other side of the coin.
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1) Whether the person likes the lady and wants to impress her.
2) The girl has shown interest in that person and is hiding facts.
You must properly verify the reason for placing those flowers. It is possible that only that person will be the culprit, but do not forget to consider the other side of the coin.
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As stated in the above post, the reasons for the occurrence of this situation must be properly assessed. It could be that the lady has shown interest and this could be the outcome. Nevertheless, even if the guy has feelings for the lady, this is not the appropriate way to seek attention. All such actions should be carried out outside the workplace.
Otherwise, there is a risk that other women in the office may start receiving gifts frequently.
To address this, monitor the CCTV cameras to identify the individual responsible. Once identified, HR should directly approach the person to inquire about the behavior and request them to cease such actions, or else escalate the matter to senior management. While the person may be at fault for giving gifts, it is important to understand the underlying reasons for this behavior (though not necessarily accepted).
Arrange a meeting with HR involving both parties to discuss the issue.
As mentioned in another post, consider utilizing the gifts for office gatherings or upcoming festivals like Navratri or Diwali. Inform the individual that their gifts are being shared publicly and enjoyed more by others than the intended recipient.
If the lady's reputation is at risk, promptly inform the management.
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Otherwise, there is a risk that other women in the office may start receiving gifts frequently.
To address this, monitor the CCTV cameras to identify the individual responsible. Once identified, HR should directly approach the person to inquire about the behavior and request them to cease such actions, or else escalate the matter to senior management. While the person may be at fault for giving gifts, it is important to understand the underlying reasons for this behavior (though not necessarily accepted).
Arrange a meeting with HR involving both parties to discuss the issue.
As mentioned in another post, consider utilizing the gifts for office gatherings or upcoming festivals like Navratri or Diwali. Inform the individual that their gifts are being shared publicly and enjoyed more by others than the intended recipient.
If the lady's reputation is at risk, promptly inform the management.
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No need to inform the management or anyone else. It is not an HR matter. Administration or security personnel are the only ones who handle this issue. Do not get involved in such matters. In an organization, many frauds are ongoing, and we cannot stop all of them.
As an HR person, you cannot take action against her until you receive a complaint from the department where she works or from the administration or security departments.
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As an HR person, you cannot take action against her until you receive a complaint from the department where she works or from the administration or security departments.
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Please ask that lady to submit a formal written complaint to you. Upon receiving her complaint, capture the incident on the CCTV camera involving that individual. Issue a warning to him once (please keep your manager informed about this). If he repeats the offense, report it to the management immediately.
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Hi,
I have read all the suggestions but wanted to know one thing: is it against policy to give a gift to a lady?
One alternative approach could be that HR collects the gifts from the lady and organizes a small event on the weekend. During this event, HR can distribute the gifts to the winners without revealing the donor. A statement can be made expressing gratitude to the anonymous donor for the wonderful gifts.
This method not only ensures the lady's safety by keeping her name confidential among her colleagues but also sends a positive message to the individual involved that HR is aware of their actions. It also serves as a gentle warning that future actions may have consequences without jeopardizing their career.
Before considering any disciplinary action, it might be beneficial to approach the situation differently.
Regards,
Deepak
From India, New+Delhi
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I have read all the suggestions but wanted to know one thing: is it against policy to give a gift to a lady?
One alternative approach could be that HR collects the gifts from the lady and organizes a small event on the weekend. During this event, HR can distribute the gifts to the winners without revealing the donor. A statement can be made expressing gratitude to the anonymous donor for the wonderful gifts.
This method not only ensures the lady's safety by keeping her name confidential among her colleagues but also sends a positive message to the individual involved that HR is aware of their actions. It also serves as a gentle warning that future actions may have consequences without jeopardizing their career.
Before considering any disciplinary action, it might be beneficial to approach the situation differently.
Regards,
Deepak
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You should immediately inform the management about it and catch the culprit through CCTV cameras. By doing this, you will be able to show the entire office staff that the HR department is concerned about employees and thus will enhance your goodwill.
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Swati Verma
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Regards,
Swati Verma
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Hi Swati,
It's true, we should always care for our employees, but we cannot control the emotions of an individual. Unless that person is behaving inappropriately, we cannot question them. It may be ethically wrong, but there are no grounds for us to punish an individual.
Creating goodwill through fear is a dictator's approach, not that of an HR professional.
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It's true, we should always care for our employees, but we cannot control the emotions of an individual. Unless that person is behaving inappropriately, we cannot question them. It may be ethically wrong, but there are no grounds for us to punish an individual.
Creating goodwill through fear is a dictator's approach, not that of an HR professional.
From India, New+Delhi
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