In spite of many reminders some staff are not following proper office timing,please suggest what to do?

Hi.

I would have been able to advise you better if you had elaborated the nature of business that your company is into.

I would still feel the best way to communicate is phone calls or video calls. So communicate more and understand their expectations and politely make them realise the importance of technology.

I am sure they know technology is critical, but sometimes the lack of how it works can limit their understanding.

Clearly understand their expectations and also find out how other organisations in your industry are dealing with work from home.

Hi Vikas.

I am sure your management is aware of the issues related to work from home. But you must have a one on one discussion with your manager so that she/he is aware of your personal challenges.

At the same time explain to your family the importance of having a job and request them to be more accommodating.

With the vaccination drive picking up, most offices have started opening and the rest will open soon.

Hi Kiran.

I agree that WFH is a relatively new concept and does impact productivity especially in India as our homes are not designed to have work stations and infrastructure.

As a team leader, you can initiate these specific steps:

1. TRUST your team members. No one is having fun at home. Everyone wants to work and add value.

2. Clearly define the job roles and outcomes/targets.

3. Connect one-on-one with your team members to understand what they are going through.

4. Going to the office and travel would be a challenge, but you can get your colleagues to meet in smaller groups closer to their homes.

5. Make online meetings informal and fun and not very stiff and formal.

Hi Shaina,

Most good organisations nowadays do not encourage the culture that you have mentioned.

In case it is there with your boss, you can discuss with the top management and understand what culture they want in the company.

If it's a progressive company, then they will certainly not judge someone by their long work hours because, at the end of the day, that will burn you out.

Just focus on your job and don't get into office politics.

Hi.

You have achieved a lot at a young age so and it will be a challenge to you to maintain the momentum. Look at it at a challenge and keep going.

Have a clear discussion with the interns; it cannot be a coincidence that they are all falling sick on the same day.

See if it's a trend, it could be in the beginning of the week after a long weekend or at the end of the week if they want to take a long break.

Ask them to submit a medical certificate if they say the leave has been taken for medical reasons.

As you are a young manager, setting expectations is very important.