Dear Seniors,
Some employees in our company are asking to reduce their working hours as Ramadan month has started. Our office timings are 10 AM - 7 PM, and they are asking for permission to leave 1 hour early. Are there any companies that provide this benefit to their employees? Can we also implement this policy?
Thank you.
From India, Kakinada
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3Some employees in our company are asking to reduce their working hours as Ramadan month has started. Our office timings are 10 AM - 7 PM, and they are asking for permission to leave 1 hour early. Are there any companies that provide this benefit to their employees? Can we also implement this policy?
Thank you.
From India, Kakinada
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Hello Rupavathi,
Many companies allow such facilities, but not at the cost of work efficiency. Usually, the work timings for those who want to take 1-hour permission for 'Namaaz' are restructured so that they come a bit early to compensate for the time spent in 'namaaz'. Since your office starts @ 10.00 AM, you can ask those employees to come @ 8.30/9.00 AM. However, since the end time is 7.00 PM, I'm not sure if your employees want to leave early too, given that the evening prayers would be around that time. In that case, you may have to formulate the Ramzan month's office timing appropriately.
In this context, please also ensure that non-Muslims, who don't need to go for 'namaaz', don't take advantage of this timing change. Going by what you mentioned, '.....asking to reduce their working hours.....', it seems like their intent is more to take advantage rather than combining both work and prayers. You may need to devise ways to handle this aspect if it's true.
All the best.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
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Many companies allow such facilities, but not at the cost of work efficiency. Usually, the work timings for those who want to take 1-hour permission for 'Namaaz' are restructured so that they come a bit early to compensate for the time spent in 'namaaz'. Since your office starts @ 10.00 AM, you can ask those employees to come @ 8.30/9.00 AM. However, since the end time is 7.00 PM, I'm not sure if your employees want to leave early too, given that the evening prayers would be around that time. In that case, you may have to formulate the Ramzan month's office timing appropriately.
In this context, please also ensure that non-Muslims, who don't need to go for 'namaaz', don't take advantage of this timing change. Going by what you mentioned, '.....asking to reduce their working hours.....', it seems like their intent is more to take advantage rather than combining both work and prayers. You may need to devise ways to handle this aspect if it's true.
All the best.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear Ruparevathi,
Please do not allow any religious practices to be followed in the organization, as people from different religions will also seek relaxation for various religious functions, and it will be difficult for you to say no. Keep religion away from the workplace.
From India, Mumbai
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Please do not allow any religious practices to be followed in the organization, as people from different religions will also seek relaxation for various religious functions, and it will be difficult for you to say no. Keep religion away from the workplace.
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Mr. Winnerhr,
I am sorry, but I do not agree with the advice "do not allow any religious practice to be followed in the organization".
We are human beings. Any religion gives strength and motivational energy to the people who follow them. We have seen in most workplaces people keeping the photo of their God/Gurus and pray before starting the job. They hold their consciousness with its strength. What is required is that such rituals do not hamper and affect the working and the efficiency of the individual or organization. To that extent, Mr. Tajsateesh has given correct advice, be it any religion.
From India, Jabalpur
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I am sorry, but I do not agree with the advice "do not allow any religious practice to be followed in the organization".
We are human beings. Any religion gives strength and motivational energy to the people who follow them. We have seen in most workplaces people keeping the photo of their God/Gurus and pray before starting the job. They hold their consciousness with its strength. What is required is that such rituals do not hamper and affect the working and the efficiency of the individual or organization. To that extent, Mr. Tajsateesh has given correct advice, be it any religion.
From India, Jabalpur
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Dear Rupavathi,
I believe that directly saying No is not a good practice. Instead, I think the company should provide an alternative arrangement.
In my company, the HR department has set up an arrangement for all Muslim employees where they can perform their prayers and break their fast. They are permitted to take their break during that time.
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A Byas
From India, Ludhiana
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I believe that directly saying No is not a good practice. Instead, I think the company should provide an alternative arrangement.
In my company, the HR department has set up an arrangement for all Muslim employees where they can perform their prayers and break their fast. They are permitted to take their break during that time.
Regards,
A Byas
From India, Ludhiana
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hi rupavathi, ask them to early to office and leave the office for namaz. They have to work 8 hours that’s enough
From India, Madras
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From India, Madras
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I agree with the very first comment provided by TS. Providing permissions for genuine reasons encourages employees. You may maintain separate records for those who request permission. It is a well-known fact that retention of employees is better than finding new ones. People who indulge in unreasonable and excessive permission requests can be restricted, and the same may be brought to the notice of all employees in an acceptable manner.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO DISAGREE WITHOUT BEING DISAGREED UPON.
Good luck,
madhu_ratna
From India, Bangalore
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IT IS POSSIBLE TO DISAGREE WITHOUT BEING DISAGREED UPON.
Good luck,
madhu_ratna
From India, Bangalore
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