Hi All, I'm working in an IT company. Recently we hired 2 Software Engineer Trainees both are freshers. For the initial 3 months, we are not giving any leave to them. But they both have taken leave after 2 days of joining by giving the excuse of being ill.
Please guide me on how I should deal with it, I should show myself firm with them or be strict with them.
Regards
Nisha Sharma
From India, Delhi
9Please guide me on how I should deal with it, I should show myself firm with them or be strict with them.
Regards
Nisha Sharma
From India, Delhi
Dear Nisha,
we need to have a proactive approach as the freshers sometimes take time to be aware of the behavior which is desired from them,We need to make them understand how critical and desired it is to behave/work as per the norms of the company.They should be told how the management view this act of them and it may effect their professional growth.To be in the norms of the company is in their own interest.
Rgs,
Vivek Jain
BHL
From India, Kanpur
we need to have a proactive approach as the freshers sometimes take time to be aware of the behavior which is desired from them,We need to make them understand how critical and desired it is to behave/work as per the norms of the company.They should be told how the management view this act of them and it may effect their professional growth.To be in the norms of the company is in their own interest.
Rgs,
Vivek Jain
BHL
From India, Kanpur
Dear Nisha,
Whilst I can appreciate the purist's views expressed by a number of HR experts to this compelling post, I cannot but agree most with vivek_sp02.
These guys are freshers. Their whole life until this point they've had their mummies and daddies doing the hard yards for them. And, no, I am not entering into any generational degenerative debate here. I am sure I too was the same 20 some years ago.
I am not propogating sparing the rod to spoil the child (figuratively speaking - of course!). These buggers MUST be taught that the party at mummy and daddy's house is over and real life has begun!
This is where I totally agree with Vivek.
Along with enforcing organisational discipline, perhaps the biggest favour you'll do to these buggers is to help ease them out of a sheltered and 'provided-for' life into the workforce and workplace mindset. So, in this respect, your role - along with being their HR boss - will also include (although hesitantly) being their mentor - whether they realise it or not!
I know you're in a tough situation which will sap your energy. But, if they are talented and you believe in their potential (else you wouldn't have hired them in the first place), my suggestion may be something you could consider.
Either way, I wish you all the Very Best!!!
Take Care!!!
From India, Gurgaon
Whilst I can appreciate the purist's views expressed by a number of HR experts to this compelling post, I cannot but agree most with vivek_sp02.
These guys are freshers. Their whole life until this point they've had their mummies and daddies doing the hard yards for them. And, no, I am not entering into any generational degenerative debate here. I am sure I too was the same 20 some years ago.
I am not propogating sparing the rod to spoil the child (figuratively speaking - of course!). These buggers MUST be taught that the party at mummy and daddy's house is over and real life has begun!
This is where I totally agree with Vivek.
Along with enforcing organisational discipline, perhaps the biggest favour you'll do to these buggers is to help ease them out of a sheltered and 'provided-for' life into the workforce and workplace mindset. So, in this respect, your role - along with being their HR boss - will also include (although hesitantly) being their mentor - whether they realise it or not!
I know you're in a tough situation which will sap your energy. But, if they are talented and you believe in their potential (else you wouldn't have hired them in the first place), my suggestion may be something you could consider.
Either way, I wish you all the Very Best!!!
Take Care!!!
From India, Gurgaon
Thanks to all for your valuable comments.
@sunita mam: very useful & detailed policy. I definitely add some points in my current policy.
@Alwar Sir: Yes we can deduct their leaves after conformation.
@Vivek sir: totally agree with you. We need to make them understand. A practical & emotional way to deal with this situation.
@ Gaurav Sir: Thanks, even I'm also thinking to give them a kind of motivation class. & tell them what we've done in our fresher period.
From India, Delhi
@sunita mam: very useful & detailed policy. I definitely add some points in my current policy.
@Alwar Sir: Yes we can deduct their leaves after conformation.
@Vivek sir: totally agree with you. We need to make them understand. A practical & emotional way to deal with this situation.
@ Gaurav Sir: Thanks, even I'm also thinking to give them a kind of motivation class. & tell them what we've done in our fresher period.
From India, Delhi
Dear Nisha, I think this is not a matter for freshers only, even permanent employee can do this.
From India, Ludhiana
From India, Ludhiana
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