Hi All,
I want to know, how we can prevent our employees from using cell phones excessively while at work?
We are a S/W company & find most of or developers, testers on the phone most of the time. We don't want to introduce a policy to de-motivate people but at the same time there should be a way in which we should be able to control it.
Any help in this regard would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Sameer
From India, Mumbai
11I want to know, how we can prevent our employees from using cell phones excessively while at work?
We are a S/W company & find most of or developers, testers on the phone most of the time. We don't want to introduce a policy to de-motivate people but at the same time there should be a way in which we should be able to control it.
Any help in this regard would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Sameer
From India, Mumbai
Dear Sameer,
I personally feel that this issue is totally personal and should not be interfered into by the Management. As long as it does not affect work I think you should not try to parent them.
On the other hand if it affects work then take proper action to see that work is not affected or hampered in the same way you treat other offences.
In the end, I would like to state that if you are givng mobile expenditure reimbursement then you can specify a limit, and if a limit already exists specify it to Official calls.
Counsel them, always remember, we pay them for their services only and should not interfere into what they are doing as long as they serve us as per our expectations.
Regards,
SC
From India, Thane
I personally feel that this issue is totally personal and should not be interfered into by the Management. As long as it does not affect work I think you should not try to parent them.
On the other hand if it affects work then take proper action to see that work is not affected or hampered in the same way you treat other offences.
In the end, I would like to state that if you are givng mobile expenditure reimbursement then you can specify a limit, and if a limit already exists specify it to Official calls.
Counsel them, always remember, we pay them for their services only and should not interfere into what they are doing as long as they serve us as per our expectations.
Regards,
SC
From India, Thane
thats precisely my point. Their excessive use of cell phones is affecting their productivity.
We are a small S/W company & getting people is difficult so we don't want to do anything that will make them leave us. They are productive but can be more productive.
i know the problem points out towards their managers being capable enough to motivate them to be more productive, but do we really have those kind of managers.
In my 7 years of working experience with 4 different boses, i have seen only 1 who was knew how to motivate people. He would promise a whole meal to a starving person & just give half the starter, if you know what i mean. But all said & done he knew how to get the work done.
So my question, do good managers really exist or is it all bookish.
Thanks,
Sameer
From India, Mumbai
We are a small S/W company & getting people is difficult so we don't want to do anything that will make them leave us. They are productive but can be more productive.
i know the problem points out towards their managers being capable enough to motivate them to be more productive, but do we really have those kind of managers.
In my 7 years of working experience with 4 different boses, i have seen only 1 who was knew how to motivate people. He would promise a whole meal to a starving person & just give half the starter, if you know what i mean. But all said & done he knew how to get the work done.
So my question, do good managers really exist or is it all bookish.
Thanks,
Sameer
From India, Mumbai
Hi
Swastik is right. You cannot stop any employee if he gets call on his cell provided it is not hampering the work.
Secondly if you have given official no. to them then you can keep track of calls so that you will be able to know whether those are personal calls or official one.
Regards
Sujata
From India, Faridabad
Swastik is right. You cannot stop any employee if he gets call on his cell provided it is not hampering the work.
Secondly if you have given official no. to them then you can keep track of calls so that you will be able to know whether those are personal calls or official one.
Regards
Sujata
From India, Faridabad
Dear Sameer,
I feel the first, please donot get confused with what is expected and what can be expected. Look, you must have targets and appraisal processes in place. If an employee fulfills that then how do you ascertain that he is working below his capability.
If you have a appraisal system where a person can get more out of productivity that is productivity linked incentive scheme, then it remains with the employee to ascertain how much growth he or she desires. Not everybody have great ambitions and not everybody wants to be a star performer. I have seen employees who are ready to sacrifice their career growth potential for family life. Some people donot study Marine Engineering, refuse excellent offers in Construction Companies or donot settle abroad for sake of their family. Many people have left dream offers for the sake of their family also. It depends on the individual's calling.
What I am trying to say is this. You can have a standard below which you wont accept but you cannot compel everyone to reach your Maximum Standard.
Another thing, if you feel your workforce is under utilised, then simply raise the bar, instead of sitting and discussing on pre-conceived notions.
Regards,
SC
From India, Thane
I feel the first, please donot get confused with what is expected and what can be expected. Look, you must have targets and appraisal processes in place. If an employee fulfills that then how do you ascertain that he is working below his capability.
If you have a appraisal system where a person can get more out of productivity that is productivity linked incentive scheme, then it remains with the employee to ascertain how much growth he or she desires. Not everybody have great ambitions and not everybody wants to be a star performer. I have seen employees who are ready to sacrifice their career growth potential for family life. Some people donot study Marine Engineering, refuse excellent offers in Construction Companies or donot settle abroad for sake of their family. Many people have left dream offers for the sake of their family also. It depends on the individual's calling.
What I am trying to say is this. You can have a standard below which you wont accept but you cannot compel everyone to reach your Maximum Standard.
Another thing, if you feel your workforce is under utilised, then simply raise the bar, instead of sitting and discussing on pre-conceived notions.
Regards,
SC
From India, Thane
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