Rupali !! I do agree with you...no emotions are bigger than HR values, rules and regulations. Aruna
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I think you should clearly send her an official email about her irresponsible behavior. There are other sincere candidates also waiting for a good job; you can always have better candidates work with you. I faced a similar problem with my junior, and friendly behavior of me and my seniors too did not work. Maybe I may sound harsh, but at times being an HR, you should be straightforward.
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear Ms. Sohini,

It's really nice to hear that the lady has started correcting herself and coming to the office on time. I have one more idea. To help her understand the organizational values, show her how many people have contributed their ideas and time. Everything is for her benefit only!

Take a printout of all these people's suggestions and give it to her. Allow her a full day to read and comprehend those ideas. She will definitely change herself! By doing this, you are helping her both professionally and personally. You don't need to give advice; just ask her to patiently read all these HR and other people's suggestions.

Thanks & Regards,
H. Sankararaman


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Positively thinking, she may have been passing tough days caring for her mom, who is unwell. Please discuss with her if she has any genuine problems on the home front. If so, inform her that the project she is overseeing has a specific target completion date. If she is unable to meet this deadline, the responsibility may be reassigned to someone else. Provide her with a set timeframe to improve her discipline. If her behavior is due to reasons that are unclear, you may need to escalate the issue to your superiors for potential disciplinary actions.

Asim

From India, Jalandhar
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Hi Sohani,

All the replies given are with a positive attitude. However, if the lady employee is taking it for granted, then it is going to affect the organizational atmosphere. The other employees will start following the same, and it will become a mess. You won't be in a position to handle it. As mentioned by Soumen Paul, minimize the responsibility and add a backup. Let the feeling of job insecurity enter her mind. Let her be puzzled, minimize communication, and reduce her importance. Let's see whether it works.

Regards,
Vivek

From India, Ahmednagar
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Hi All,

As per my understanding in this case, even if employees have any personal problems, they still need to maintain the integrity of the company policy.

I think you should consider putting her on a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) for one month. If her attitude remains the same and she continues to disregard the company rules, then it's time for a DAP (Disciplinary Action Plan). Put her on a DAP for one month and review the changes after that time.

If your company does not have a policy for PIP or DAP, you can ask that employee to resign from their position.

Thanks & Regards,
Kumar Gourav

From India
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Dear Rohini,

Before taking any harsh steps, I believe you should try to talk to her parents or relatives and discuss her behavior with them. You will definitely get some clues as to why she is doing these things.

This suggestion may sound a bit unusual, but you never know, you may find a solution.

Regards,
SAMEER KAHU

From India, Mumbai
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I dont know why you are tolerating her. Just tell her to maintain the discipline in office and maintain the dignity in office
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PVQ
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Hi Sohini,

Does your company have an Employee Handbook/Policies & procedures manual? If so, timekeeping must/should have been addressed.

From what I gather (via your email), the employee has an attitude as well as a problem with time.

As you have already spoken with her (once? twice? a number of times?), I would suggest that you follow the verbal warning routine - 3 verbal warnings (please document the dates) and then a written warning.

Do not make a vendetta of this but do it professionally.

I would also suggest that you find out if she has family who is dependent on her/her mother has a serious life-threatening illness/is disabled, etc.

These could be mitigating factors in her attitude based on responsibility & stress. However, if she is a bolshy person who is trying you on for size, then fling the rule book at her. Bear in mind that other employees will be monitoring the situation and if she gets away with her behavior, you will have similar problems with others.

Take a deep breath/don't take it personally & check your policies.

Regards,

PVQ

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Hi,

I think she is getting too much importance in your company and as you have already mentioned that she is handling a project alone and in her absence project will suffer that’s the main reason and she knows very well that you people will tolerate all these things due to urgency of project. It is very clear from her attitude & the way she is giving reply so as per company policy you should take an action. Talking to her parents or relatives and discuss with them about her behavior, don’t think it would be professional. May be she is not happy with your company.

Regards,
Jyoti.

From India, Bombay
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