It would seem that the employees are not involved or committed to the business. Also, if there are team leaders/junior managers involved, are they not doing monthly/weekly appraisals? My teams in the past have always known that I would review their work with them regularly to see if there were problems or if I could be of help.
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Dear Aparna,
The reason team members prefer to be free when the boss is not in the office is that when the boss is present, they often ask for information and keep the team busy. Therefore, team members seek to have more freedom when the boss is away.
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Jagan
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1The reason team members prefer to be free when the boss is not in the office is that when the boss is present, they often ask for information and keep the team busy. Therefore, team members seek to have more freedom when the boss is away.
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Jagan
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You have to manage your team to work peacefully, not forcefully. If you try, you will achieve success. If it works, then email me at verma.naman414@gmail.com.
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Regards, Naman Verma Bhopal 9300690729
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Bye & Take care
Regards, Naman Verma Bhopal 9300690729
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Basically work should be done by the system not by the presence of Supervisor in any organization. So develop a system. Keeping engage & Target may be two out of your many tools.
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Dear Aprna,
I am a latecomer to this conversation. But I think the problem here is not what has been discussed. In all these discussions, you have not mentioned how you came to know that these people are not working when the boss is not in the office. I fear the boss himself has planted that seed in you. He wants you to be his CCTV and report back. He is paranoid and needs to be treated for that, or he is taking you for a ride.
The reason for my deduction is this: Your organization is not new, and it is quite old. All these years, it has been functioning like this, so why is there a sudden reason for this action from matured employees? There is something basically wrong here. Also, check what happened to the old HR personnel before you, as you are the sole HR person in the office. Talk to the person who was there before you, and he will tell you the truth.
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Krishna
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I am a latecomer to this conversation. But I think the problem here is not what has been discussed. In all these discussions, you have not mentioned how you came to know that these people are not working when the boss is not in the office. I fear the boss himself has planted that seed in you. He wants you to be his CCTV and report back. He is paranoid and needs to be treated for that, or he is taking you for a ride.
The reason for my deduction is this: Your organization is not new, and it is quite old. All these years, it has been functioning like this, so why is there a sudden reason for this action from matured employees? There is something basically wrong here. Also, check what happened to the old HR personnel before you, as you are the sole HR person in the office. Talk to the person who was there before you, and he will tell you the truth.
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Krishna
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I am amazed at queries such as this, where full information of the scenario is not given even after seeking it. The person raising the query seems to be very busy and does not access the site on a regular basis. People keep commenting based on their own assumptions about the scenario.
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Hi Aparna,
I understand from your communication that your so-called company has only two levels of management, i.e., Owner and employees. Normally, if you really want to run the company, then you have to share the authority and responsibility with your staff. This means you have to keep sharing good things with your employees to encourage them. At the same time, if you are earning more, you have to give them their share and keep telling them they deserve it. Always emphasize to them that the company's growth depends on them - "the more they work hard, the more they will grow."
It is my personal experience that most family businesses are more like "Dukans" than companies, and they are not even interested in what you are talking about. I suggest you request your employer to create middle management and make them responsible for the workers' performance. Ask him to keep a distance from employees and their day-to-day activities, and you will see a drastic change.
All the best,
Sadashiv
From India, Pune
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I understand from your communication that your so-called company has only two levels of management, i.e., Owner and employees. Normally, if you really want to run the company, then you have to share the authority and responsibility with your staff. This means you have to keep sharing good things with your employees to encourage them. At the same time, if you are earning more, you have to give them their share and keep telling them they deserve it. Always emphasize to them that the company's growth depends on them - "the more they work hard, the more they will grow."
It is my personal experience that most family businesses are more like "Dukans" than companies, and they are not even interested in what you are talking about. I suggest you request your employer to create middle management and make them responsible for the workers' performance. Ask him to keep a distance from employees and their day-to-day activities, and you will see a drastic change.
All the best,
Sadashiv
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Dear Aparna,
First of all, try to understand the reasons why the workers are not sincere by studying the surroundings and seeking help from someone who appears sincere towards their work. Then, implement HR solutions.
From India, Pune
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First of all, try to understand the reasons why the workers are not sincere by studying the surroundings and seeking help from someone who appears sincere towards their work. Then, implement HR solutions.
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Hello, dear Aparna,
I want to tell you why companies face such conditions. Companies set targets, but when there is no understanding between workers - when workers simply work for a fixed salary - problems arise. After some time, you may realize that the company is declining, affecting you as well. Therefore, never work solely for a company; work towards your own goals. I am sure you will not encounter such issues. Do not compare yourself to others because life without a goal is merely existence. Those who do not work when senior employees are absent will not succeed.
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I want to tell you why companies face such conditions. Companies set targets, but when there is no understanding between workers - when workers simply work for a fixed salary - problems arise. After some time, you may realize that the company is declining, affecting you as well. Therefore, never work solely for a company; work towards your own goals. I am sure you will not encounter such issues. Do not compare yourself to others because life without a goal is merely existence. Those who do not work when senior employees are absent will not succeed.
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Dear Aparna,
Your organization is involved in tea-making, which has inputs from employees who are not very literate. The organization is old, and you are the only HR. Find out whether you are the first HR ever in the history of the company. If that is the case, you may well face resistance if you video-shoot/report about them. Many of the employees are friends of the M.D. and willing to do whatever the boss tells them. They think that obeying orders of the boss, even if it is his domestic work, is work for the day. In such organizations, KRAs/KPIs/PMS won't help you. Never attempt designing any HR Policy Manual; it won't work.
Meet your boss and explain to him that your concern is the growth of your organization. Once he agrees, design a format prompting your employees to state their responsibilities; fine-tune them, show to your boss, get it corrected, and implement it (don't enforce your ideas initially). Once people get used to doing their work (after 6 months or more), you may think of implementing biometric time attendance. Hope it meets your needs. Thank you.
From India, Jalgaon
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Your organization is involved in tea-making, which has inputs from employees who are not very literate. The organization is old, and you are the only HR. Find out whether you are the first HR ever in the history of the company. If that is the case, you may well face resistance if you video-shoot/report about them. Many of the employees are friends of the M.D. and willing to do whatever the boss tells them. They think that obeying orders of the boss, even if it is his domestic work, is work for the day. In such organizations, KRAs/KPIs/PMS won't help you. Never attempt designing any HR Policy Manual; it won't work.
Meet your boss and explain to him that your concern is the growth of your organization. Once he agrees, design a format prompting your employees to state their responsibilities; fine-tune them, show to your boss, get it corrected, and implement it (don't enforce your ideas initially). Once people get used to doing their work (after 6 months or more), you may think of implementing biometric time attendance. Hope it meets your needs. Thank you.
From India, Jalgaon
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