Dear Mayank,
Is it mandatory for HR to organise transport home if you are leaving work after 10 pm or 11 pm.
Our office is a fairly isolated area and though we are compensated for travel when we work late, it’s difficult to get an Ola or an Uber.
We have raised this issue but to no avail.
How do we sort this out with the company since it is an issue of our safety?

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Dear Sir,
I will soon be in a position where I will have to interview potential candidates for my department.
I have never interviewed anyone for a job before.
What should I keep in mind and how will I know the person in front of me is a good candidate and a good fit for my department?
Looking forward to your reply. Please don’t reveal my name.

Interviewing is a skill that you develop on the job.

Since you are starting to take interviews, it will be a good idea to do short term online training or in-person training for the same.

You can also approach your HR team or immediate supervisor to be your coach in this aspect.

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Hi.

There are various forums through which you can raise your concerns:

1. Senior management

2. Board of the company

3. Labour department

4. Social media platforms

 

Ans: Amit, first of all, wishing you a speedy recovery. I’d first ask the employer what could have been improved while you were working from home for the two months and what key challenges they ran into. Based on this feedback, ask them to give an opportunity to extend for another 4-6 weeks to monitor the improvements.

If they don’t seem to agree, present the written advise from the doctor to the management and HR to request in the good spirit and assure them you will put in my hard work to ensure work from home is a seamless experience for them. Demonstrate that you are open to taking on an additional responsibilities for the time saved in the commute.

If they still don’t seem to agree at all, start looking out for the opportunity that provides work from home. Until you land a job, temporarily take a residence near by to your office location to save on the travels and protect your health. Navigate this carefully with empathy with your family members.

I’d hesitate to resign immediately unless I have savings to run the family for next 24 to 36 months.