Few employees always come late to the office, even after their salary is deducted or after receiving a warning letter. They are very experienced in the sales department and contribute positively to the organization. However, rules are rules. How can I handle them? Please suggest a solution.
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I am a regular reader of this valuable site, and it gives me lots of information and always solves my problems. It helps me to write memos, letters, etc. But my problem is that I can't write anything by myself; I have to take a look at this site before I start writing anything. I have no confidence in myself, maybe due to my poor correspondence skills. I have nobody around with whom I can seek help. My boss never cooperates with me; when I ask something, he hardly replies, and it's very hard to understand. He replies only once; if I ask again, he gets irritated. So, you can imagine how helpful this site is for me.
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From Nepal, Kathmandu
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Hi Neemkala,
Employees are, of course, an asset to our organization. These individuals are in the marketing department and contribute significantly to the firm's business. However, it is essential to adhere to the organization's policies, including mandatory salary deductions.
It is possible that they are arriving late due to working late as well. I suggest discussing this issue with your seniors or the head of the PA department to find a solution.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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Employees are, of course, an asset to our organization. These individuals are in the marketing department and contribute significantly to the firm's business. However, it is essential to adhere to the organization's policies, including mandatory salary deductions.
It is possible that they are arriving late due to working late as well. I suggest discussing this issue with your seniors or the head of the PA department to find a solution.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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How important is it for sales guys to come into the office on time every day! As HR professionals, we need to look at things from the business point of view and flex our rules to suit what's best for the company and for the employees. Good sales guys mean generating revenue for the company, meeting targets, and having the company function smoothly. These guys are perhaps visiting the market late in the evening and even working out of home since where sales is concerned, there ain't no timing at all!
Can you thus put them on a 'flexi' time! Let them know what needs to be done from the office, and as long as that is being done seamlessly, need not worry about their timing. If push comes to shove and the company cannot be flexible with them, start the day with something interesting for a few weeks... something that entices them to be there on time, rather than punishing them (since it did not work anyways)!
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1Can you thus put them on a 'flexi' time! Let them know what needs to be done from the office, and as long as that is being done seamlessly, need not worry about their timing. If push comes to shove and the company cannot be flexible with them, start the day with something interesting for a few weeks... something that entices them to be there on time, rather than punishing them (since it did not work anyways)!
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Dear Neemkala,
Rohit exactly said what I am going to say. When the question of deduction against late coming occurs, they will raise the issue of late working/sitting.
Please obtain authorization from your plant head.
Sunil
From India, Pune
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Rohit exactly said what I am going to say. When the question of deduction against late coming occurs, they will raise the issue of late working/sitting.
Please obtain authorization from your plant head.
Sunil
From India, Pune
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Hi Neemkala!
We are advancing into a world where employees are considered value creators and not just "Human Resources". It's important to understand that the more we try to control, the more resistance there will be. In a situation where companies are looking at flexible times to accommodate employees' need for freedom, penalizing them for coming in late seems very juvenile!
It is clear that these individuals are proficient at their work and are contributing to the organization's revenue. It's time to set aside rigid rules to cater to employees' needs. Companies are now focusing more on their employees than ever before because they have realized the costs incurred from losing these performance-driven individuals. Freedom matters, especially in fields like Marketing. Penalizing high-performing employees for arriving late would undermine their morale, leading them to seek opportunities elsewhere in a more conducive working culture.
So, just relax! It's time for your company to shift its perspective on handling your "Key Assets". Treat them with respect, which includes respecting their work, capabilities, and individuality. You will see far-reaching results.
Good Luck!
Regards, Priyanka
From India, Manipal
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We are advancing into a world where employees are considered value creators and not just "Human Resources". It's important to understand that the more we try to control, the more resistance there will be. In a situation where companies are looking at flexible times to accommodate employees' need for freedom, penalizing them for coming in late seems very juvenile!
It is clear that these individuals are proficient at their work and are contributing to the organization's revenue. It's time to set aside rigid rules to cater to employees' needs. Companies are now focusing more on their employees than ever before because they have realized the costs incurred from losing these performance-driven individuals. Freedom matters, especially in fields like Marketing. Penalizing high-performing employees for arriving late would undermine their morale, leading them to seek opportunities elsewhere in a more conducive working culture.
So, just relax! It's time for your company to shift its perspective on handling your "Key Assets". Treat them with respect, which includes respecting their work, capabilities, and individuality. You will see far-reaching results.
Good Luck!
Regards, Priyanka
From India, Manipal
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Hello Neemkala,
Another thing that can be done is the HR giving a flower to any employee who is coming late. The latecomer is supposed to keep the flower for the entire day. This custom might cause some embarrassment to the employee and prompt them to arrive at the office on time. This idea has been tested and proven to work. Give it a try.
From India, Indore
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Another thing that can be done is the HR giving a flower to any employee who is coming late. The latecomer is supposed to keep the flower for the entire day. This custom might cause some embarrassment to the employee and prompt them to arrive at the office on time. This idea has been tested and proven to work. Give it a try.
From India, Indore
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Hi Neemkala, I Accept whatever Rohit said. Because, any problem can be solvable only with a good conversation and its understanding mutually. Thanks, Vikna Prakash.S
From India, Madras
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You always try to behave professionally. You tell them it is the office rule and it cannot be changed for anyone, instead of me also. You must be honest in your work and ignore those things. If you concentrate on your work, they will automatically know that HR is really strict about all these things. After that, they will come on time.
From India, Kalyan
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I do not agree with what you are suggesting as I myself am a part of sales and marketing. The kind of work that we all go through the entire day, be it hot scorching summers or bone-chilling winters or, for that matter, the drenching rains, we are expected to be out in the market to meet clients and generate revenue. I understand that it's important that people should come in time to the office, as people working in the office always take wrong cues to follow without understanding the job profile of a salesperson. In my organization, believe me, the culture is so good that we are never questioned (obviously until the time we perform). Further, in our office, nobody is allowed to sit beyond 7 pm unless special permission is being sought.
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