There is a senior employee in our organization who keeps putting his legs on the meeting room table whenever he is alone in the meeting room, on conference calls, or on the phone. I don't know if this is a serious issue and how we should inform him not to do it. Can you please share your thoughts?
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hi, "maintaining discipline in conference room" — just forward this mail to all...and wait for results Neha
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As Neha said, circulate the message and put the same in the conference room as a notice. Include a good proverb to point out the person who is not following the rules, like "Please keep your foot on the floor." When circulating the notice, ensure you mention the disciplinary action that will be taken. If the behavior does not stop after these steps, then further action can be considered.
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No horse gets anywhere until it is harnessed. No stream or gas drives anything until it is confined. No Niagara is ever turned into light and power until it is tunneled. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.
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Is this a serious issue? Since this has been observed when the person is alone in the room and not in front of others, do you think this is really an issue?
What kind of action can be taken if the person does not pay heed?
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What kind of action can be taken if the person does not pay heed?
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Dear, it's not a big issue, but it's a matter of discipline. Every employee has to understand the etiquette of the office. You can email everyone in a general manner and wait for a few days. If you do not find results, then take action individually.
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Dear hrqq May be your seneior was doing YOGA or PRANAYAM alone in conference room...... Hahahahaha... dada
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Hi,
Employees behave peculiarly with respect to etiquette/decorum, which only reflects their individual taste and upbringing. It is definitely an issue for a global company, but it may not be an issue for everyone. For example, Bhrugisha feels it is not a big deal, while I would disapprove of such behavior in a public place (except your own house; any other place is a public space). Therefore, consider your office culture, and then assess for yourself whether it is an issue or not.
We, as Indians, are not taught from childhood about dining etiquette, toilet training, or many day-to-day life activities. Let us accept this as a fact. If you are working in a global company, it is more of an issue than in a traditional Indian company.
You can definitely send a general email with the subject: Office decorum, but it would be better if you can go and sit with the person, pointing out amicably that such behavior is not expected of the employees. Many times, people simply never realize unless someone tells them.
Good luck,
Geeta
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Employees behave peculiarly with respect to etiquette/decorum, which only reflects their individual taste and upbringing. It is definitely an issue for a global company, but it may not be an issue for everyone. For example, Bhrugisha feels it is not a big deal, while I would disapprove of such behavior in a public place (except your own house; any other place is a public space). Therefore, consider your office culture, and then assess for yourself whether it is an issue or not.
We, as Indians, are not taught from childhood about dining etiquette, toilet training, or many day-to-day life activities. Let us accept this as a fact. If you are working in a global company, it is more of an issue than in a traditional Indian company.
You can definitely send a general email with the subject: Office decorum, but it would be better if you can go and sit with the person, pointing out amicably that such behavior is not expected of the employees. Many times, people simply never realize unless someone tells them.
Good luck,
Geeta
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Chill...seniors are spoiled brats...until he is doing in front of anyone, there are no issues. These are some gimmicks seniors try to get in the limelight, but I never approve of such things. But please don't put your nose in everything. You seem to be young and new in the industry. There are some things that are good to have (ideal), some are spoilers (hygiene), and some are okay (maybe or may not be)... So ignore it; time will teach him.
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Yeah, I was thinking since he does not do it when people are around, but only when alone in a room while on the phone or reading something on his own, I may not be able to point it out as an issue. Since I cannot say it is bad etiquette - because he is on his own in the room.
What will be his reply if I ask him not to do that since it does not reflect good manners in front of other employees? He may say he has some problem with his leg or he is used to that way and he is not trying to offend anyone.
See, this is not a very serious issue to take action against him, so can I just leave it as it is?
And thanks to all for your replies.
From India, Pune
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What will be his reply if I ask him not to do that since it does not reflect good manners in front of other employees? He may say he has some problem with his leg or he is used to that way and he is not trying to offend anyone.
See, this is not a very serious issue to take action against him, so can I just leave it as it is?
And thanks to all for your replies.
From India, Pune
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