Oct 3 2024, 01:03 AM
QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Sep 3 2024, 01:44 PM)
Late to the party, but just a few words from me:
If i see it from the top perspective, your boss is right. Don't start a precedent which will create future problem as other team members/ staff may abuse it, and complain when their request is denied. This would also be seen or criticized as playing "favouritism" if you guys are not careful.
Secondly, it would have indeed better to at least consult your GM before granting the WFH previously because this is making an 'exception' for the staff which deviates from the policy set by HR.
I can see you're just being more 'humane' in managing your team (and I agree to a certain extent we should be flexible), but sometimes corporations just need to manage people in a uniformed manner to ensure harmony among all employees.
I see what you’re saying, but let’s not pretend that flexibility is a bad thing. It’s not just about being “humane”—it’s about making sure the team stays productive without people having to jump through hoops. If someone’s capable of working from home and the alternative is another sick day, it seems like a smart call to me. Policies are there to guide, but managing a team effectively means knowing when to adapt.If i see it from the top perspective, your boss is right. Don't start a precedent which will create future problem as other team members/ staff may abuse it, and complain when their request is denied. This would also be seen or criticized as playing "favouritism" if you guys are not careful.
Secondly, it would have indeed better to at least consult your GM before granting the WFH previously because this is making an 'exception' for the staff which deviates from the policy set by HR.
I can see you're just being more 'humane' in managing your team (and I agree to a certain extent we should be flexible), but sometimes corporations just need to manage people in a uniformed manner to ensure harmony among all employees.
Now, about the favoritism—look, good managers can give flexibility without making it seem like anyone's getting special treatment. It’s about consistency and judgment, and believe me, I know how to strike that balance. No complaints will come up if the whole team knows I’m fair.
As for running every little thing by the GM, let’s be honest, it’s part of the job to make decisions on the fly. Micromanaging every detail only slows things down. Autonomy keeps things efficient, and sometimes you’ve just got to trust the instincts of the person on the ground.
But I can tell you're big on sticking to the rulebook. Maybe we’ll find some middle ground on this one, who knows?
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