Can anyone help me in making policy on half Day off on birthday of employee with the condition - And HR Email to announce the same to the employees
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Is there any condition for availing the benefit? If so, please add it to this thread.
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1656Let us understand one thing clearly about the scope of citehr. This is a professional interactive forum where members exchange ideas on HR issues and concerns. The forum should not be used to avail drafting of routine correspondence. If anybody is interested in getting the views of members on any item, please attach a first draft on the subject, and the members would be happy and willing to look into it. So, don't seek the forum as a shortcut for your drafting tasks.
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Dear Pratap,
This is in addition to what our senior member KK!HR has said. While he has recommended that junior members should come up with the draft of the mail, I would like to go a little further and raise a question on the efficacy of the policy itself.
Birthday celebration is a personal matter of the employee. This kind of policy could promote devotion to pleasure or self-gratification. Celebrating the birthday of an employee at the workplace is one thing, and giving the employee a half-day off is another. Birthdays are celebrated at the workplace to promote workplace interaction, inject an element of fun, etc. Giving a half day off on account of a birthday is a completely different matter.
Possibly today your company could be financially strong, and this has led you to make this type of decision. Nevertheless, there are ups and downs in the life of the company, and in the future, you might be forced to withdraw this facility. In such a case, it could cause heartburn to the employees. Secondly, due to work pressure, what if a particular HOD is unable to spare a junior employee for a half day off?
In view of the points mentioned, I recommend you reevaluate this policy. There is nothing wrong with the introduction of welfare measures for the employees; however, these should be common and not person-specific.
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Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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This is in addition to what our senior member KK!HR has said. While he has recommended that junior members should come up with the draft of the mail, I would like to go a little further and raise a question on the efficacy of the policy itself.
Birthday celebration is a personal matter of the employee. This kind of policy could promote devotion to pleasure or self-gratification. Celebrating the birthday of an employee at the workplace is one thing, and giving the employee a half-day off is another. Birthdays are celebrated at the workplace to promote workplace interaction, inject an element of fun, etc. Giving a half day off on account of a birthday is a completely different matter.
Possibly today your company could be financially strong, and this has led you to make this type of decision. Nevertheless, there are ups and downs in the life of the company, and in the future, you might be forced to withdraw this facility. In such a case, it could cause heartburn to the employees. Secondly, due to work pressure, what if a particular HOD is unable to spare a junior employee for a half day off?
In view of the points mentioned, I recommend you reevaluate this policy. There is nothing wrong with the introduction of welfare measures for the employees; however, these should be common and not person-specific.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Dear colleague,
Celebrating an employee's birthday is a significant event, and having a policy in place to show that the organization acknowledges it, cares, and shares in their joy can create a memorable occasion and enhance the employee's sense of belonging. However, the policy could be designed to be a win-win situation by keeping it simple, practical, and cost-effective.
Some elements to consider may include:
1. HR posting a congratulatory message on the notice board, preferably with the employee's photo.
2. The employee's Manager calling them to offer birthday wishes in the presence of a few teammates, along with a flower bouquet or a token gift.
3. The entire activity should last around 10 to 15 minutes, and no time off should be granted.
These are my initial thoughts, and there may be better ideas for this employee engagement HR initiative.
Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR Consultant
From India, Mumbai
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Celebrating an employee's birthday is a significant event, and having a policy in place to show that the organization acknowledges it, cares, and shares in their joy can create a memorable occasion and enhance the employee's sense of belonging. However, the policy could be designed to be a win-win situation by keeping it simple, practical, and cost-effective.
Some elements to consider may include:
1. HR posting a congratulatory message on the notice board, preferably with the employee's photo.
2. The employee's Manager calling them to offer birthday wishes in the presence of a few teammates, along with a flower bouquet or a token gift.
3. The entire activity should last around 10 to 15 minutes, and no time off should be granted.
These are my initial thoughts, and there may be better ideas for this employee engagement HR initiative.
Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR Consultant
From India, Mumbai
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