THis is OK and we should ignore it and at the same time, once the festival period is over, we should ensure that the lost time is being compensated by them.
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Ms. Sushma,
We in India respect all religions. Religious sentiment is a very delicate and sensitive affair; therefore, being rigid in timings may not be correct. As an HR executive, you also need to meet your boss's expectations. You can adjust their timings to align with the management's requirements by explaining the pressure you are under.
I have observed that every Friday, many places have a practice of taking a break for Namaaz. In general, mixing such sentiments with work and working hours is not common, but in India, such practices occur, and it's important not to overlook them.
Best wishes,
Joga Rao
From India, Eluru
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3We in India respect all religions. Religious sentiment is a very delicate and sensitive affair; therefore, being rigid in timings may not be correct. As an HR executive, you also need to meet your boss's expectations. You can adjust their timings to align with the management's requirements by explaining the pressure you are under.
I have observed that every Friday, many places have a practice of taking a break for Namaaz. In general, mixing such sentiments with work and working hours is not common, but in India, such practices occur, and it's important not to overlook them.
Best wishes,
Joga Rao
From India, Eluru
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Hi Sushma,
In my company, we also have Muslim employees who are fasting during Ramadan. To accommodate their fasting schedule while maintaining their 9-hour work day, they arrive early at the office and utilize their 1-hour break as an opportunity to have their first meal in the office. In recognition of their dedication, we have designated a space where they can perform their Namaz and then have their meal within that 1-hour break.
Thank you.
From India, Kolkata
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In my company, we also have Muslim employees who are fasting during Ramadan. To accommodate their fasting schedule while maintaining their 9-hour work day, they arrive early at the office and utilize their 1-hour break as an opportunity to have their first meal in the office. In recognition of their dedication, we have designated a space where they can perform their Namaz and then have their meal within that 1-hour break.
Thank you.
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Hi Sudhma,
In my opinion, what Nisha Sharma has said is very appropriate. Fast-breaking time (Iftaar) in India these days is around 7:20 pm, and then again, the next morning, the fast-opening time (Sehri) ends around 4 am. Normally, a Muslim would need around a half-hour break during both of these times. So, they can come by 8:30 pm (or so, depending on their office commute time) and get a break between 3:30 am and 4 am, after which they can easily work for those many hours that they would have missed the previous evening. Management needs to make some arrangement where they can have their food and offer their prayers (Maghrib namaz soon after their Iftaar and Fajr namaz soon after their Sehri).
Any further queries are welcome.
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Isar Ahmed
isarahmed@gmail.com
From India, Greater+Noida
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In my opinion, what Nisha Sharma has said is very appropriate. Fast-breaking time (Iftaar) in India these days is around 7:20 pm, and then again, the next morning, the fast-opening time (Sehri) ends around 4 am. Normally, a Muslim would need around a half-hour break during both of these times. So, they can come by 8:30 pm (or so, depending on their office commute time) and get a break between 3:30 am and 4 am, after which they can easily work for those many hours that they would have missed the previous evening. Management needs to make some arrangement where they can have their food and offer their prayers (Maghrib namaz soon after their Iftaar and Fajr namaz soon after their Sehri).
Any further queries are welcome.
Regards,
Isar Ahmed
isarahmed@gmail.com
From India, Greater+Noida
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Hi Sushma,
I agree with some people who have said that it is correct that Ramadan is the major festival for Muslims, and they should absolutely be allowed to observe it. There may be interpersonal relationship problems if you do not allow them. You should schedule a meeting to discuss working hours adjustment if it is important in your workplace. Adjust the timing for a month so the problem is easily solved with no issues.
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P. Venugopal Reddy
From India, Hyderabad
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I agree with some people who have said that it is correct that Ramadan is the major festival for Muslims, and they should absolutely be allowed to observe it. There may be interpersonal relationship problems if you do not allow them. You should schedule a meeting to discuss working hours adjustment if it is important in your workplace. Adjust the timing for a month so the problem is easily solved with no issues.
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P. Venugopal Reddy
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With due respect to all religions, commercial activities of any kind should not be influenced by rituals and methods of carrying out one's faith. All industries give paid holidays on major festivals for individuals to fulfill their religious rituals and celebrations. It is therefore prudent to isolate requests for any adjustments in working hours to any group of individuals which would affect the viability of the business. All professionals should rise above such beliefs in order to make our country a preferred destination for international communities to invest, thus providing a strong economy.
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From India, Mumbai
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Hi sushma is there any chance to shift their timings then u can do something. Otherwise company has to give the concession since this is a religion matter. Y.Gangadhar
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To Nisha Sharma,
I have a different opinion towards providing a place for worship at the workplace during Ramzan. This may send a wrong signal to employees of different faiths. In the future, they may also ask for the same favor. We can consider adjusting the working hours for Muslim employees as a special consideration. Nothing more can be done beyond this. To run a business, we should draw a line and not cross it. We need to be practical.
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Sanjeev
From India, Bangalore
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I have a different opinion towards providing a place for worship at the workplace during Ramzan. This may send a wrong signal to employees of different faiths. In the future, they may also ask for the same favor. We can consider adjusting the working hours for Muslim employees as a special consideration. Nothing more can be done beyond this. To run a business, we should draw a line and not cross it. We need to be practical.
Regards,
Sanjeev
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Hi,
We have a similar function where advisors have to take a break from work for Namaz and fasting purposes. Usually, they have to work 8 hours of login, which includes 1 hour of break for 5 days a week. In Ramadan, I give them a 6.30-hour shift for 6 days, with two 20-minute breaks. This leads to a loss of only 5 hours on a weekly basis. If you still can't afford to lose these 5 hours, you can ask the non-Muslim counterparts to do overtime for 1 hour each, keeping your requirements up. Expectations with the Muslims in such cases are kept to make them understand that such cooperation will be required of them during Ganpati and Diwali festivals. It works well for me.
Thank you.
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We have a similar function where advisors have to take a break from work for Namaz and fasting purposes. Usually, they have to work 8 hours of login, which includes 1 hour of break for 5 days a week. In Ramadan, I give them a 6.30-hour shift for 6 days, with two 20-minute breaks. This leads to a loss of only 5 hours on a weekly basis. If you still can't afford to lose these 5 hours, you can ask the non-Muslim counterparts to do overtime for 1 hour each, keeping your requirements up. Expectations with the Muslims in such cases are kept to make them understand that such cooperation will be required of them during Ganpati and Diwali festivals. It works well for me.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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Hi,
Please address this as an organizational problem. Discuss with everyone involved, explaining your manager's perspective, expressing concern about the time lost, and earnestly seeking a solution from the team. Identify a reasonable and leadership-oriented individual within the group to help with this task. By collaborating, a viable solution should emerge. Don't hesitate to make minor concessions if necessary as part of the formal or informal agreement.
Regards, S.K. Johri
From India, Delhi
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Please address this as an organizational problem. Discuss with everyone involved, explaining your manager's perspective, expressing concern about the time lost, and earnestly seeking a solution from the team. Identify a reasonable and leadership-oriented individual within the group to help with this task. By collaborating, a viable solution should emerge. Don't hesitate to make minor concessions if necessary as part of the formal or informal agreement.
Regards, S.K. Johri
From India, Delhi
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