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I am facing a problem in my organization. Basically I am working with an ITES company. My boss appoint me as HR executive ovrhre bt he don't know the actual meaning of HR responsibilities. Recently I joined this org. previously I was working with their competitor. There are more than 20 days has been away of my joining but my boss didn't give me any signal kind of work not even filing work.
In initial days of my joining he told me to prepare all the documents which required in IT companies which I had prepared within three days. And told him that I have prepared all the documents please check it out but still they didn't check it. Whenever I go in his cabin to discuss my role and responsibilities, he alwz said right now m busy… will call u later on….
Actually spending 9 hrs in any org without any kind of work is not easy. I am just thinking I m wasting my time and their money too.
Please tell me wht could be the reason for not giving me work. And what I should do in this case.
From India, Mumbai
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I am facing a problem in my organization. Basically I am working with an ITES company. My boss appoint me as HR executive ovrhre bt he don't know the actual meaning of HR responsibilities. Recently I joined this org. previously I was working with their competitor. There are more than 20 days has been away of my joining but my boss didn't give me any signal kind of work not even filing work.
In initial days of my joining he told me to prepare all the documents which required in IT companies which I had prepared within three days. And told him that I have prepared all the documents please check it out but still they didn't check it. Whenever I go in his cabin to discuss my role and responsibilities, he alwz said right now m busy… will call u later on….
Actually spending 9 hrs in any org without any kind of work is not easy. I am just thinking I m wasting my time and their money too.
Please tell me wht could be the reason for not giving me work. And what I should do in this case.
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Yes offcourse you are not gaining any thing swati but still dont quit your job as because its their duty 2 give you work profile and then after you will giv all your effort
From India, Bhubaneswar
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Hi Swati,
In your case, what you can do is start collecting the data and do some research work to come up with some suggestions. Provide these suggestions to your boss. This way, he can get to know about your capability.
Visit HR sites to stay updated with the latest trends. This will help you increase your insight into HR, which can be helpful for job searches.
Sometimes, it is very obvious that bosses are busy and they don't provide you with the proper time. So, be proactive and take charge of any activity. If no activities are ongoing, plan some in-house activities for employee engagement. You will likely get approval for this quickly since your boss is busy all the time.
Try this; it will surely help you.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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In your case, what you can do is start collecting the data and do some research work to come up with some suggestions. Provide these suggestions to your boss. This way, he can get to know about your capability.
Visit HR sites to stay updated with the latest trends. This will help you increase your insight into HR, which can be helpful for job searches.
Sometimes, it is very obvious that bosses are busy and they don't provide you with the proper time. So, be proactive and take charge of any activity. If no activities are ongoing, plan some in-house activities for employee engagement. You will likely get approval for this quickly since your boss is busy all the time.
Try this; it will surely help you.
Thank you.
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Yet my boss give me tht authority so i cant plan any kind of management activity for employee.....
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Hi Swati,
Did you not clearly ask for your work responsibilities before joining?
If not, catch hold of your hiring manager and ask him/her. I think the initial days of joining a new organization are very frustrating; you don't have any idea about the organization and its function, nor do bosses have time to explain things to you.
I think you need to take an initiative and understand the organization and its different functions. Catch hold of the organization's policy manual, Human Resource Policies, check attrition trends in the company, and see what good practices are happening there and where you can fill gaps.
You can then go and talk to your boss with an agenda rather than confronting him that you have no job in hand. I am sure they had a requirement for which they hired you and not just to waste your time and their money.
Regards,
Pragya
From India, Pune
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Did you not clearly ask for your work responsibilities before joining?
If not, catch hold of your hiring manager and ask him/her. I think the initial days of joining a new organization are very frustrating; you don't have any idea about the organization and its function, nor do bosses have time to explain things to you.
I think you need to take an initiative and understand the organization and its different functions. Catch hold of the organization's policy manual, Human Resource Policies, check attrition trends in the company, and see what good practices are happening there and where you can fill gaps.
You can then go and talk to your boss with an agenda rather than confronting him that you have no job in hand. I am sure they had a requirement for which they hired you and not just to waste your time and their money.
Regards,
Pragya
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Yet my boss dont give me tht authority so i cant plan any kind of management activity for employee.....
From India, Mumbai
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Firstly, you should go through your company's HR Manual. Then, try to understand your company's rules and regulations, and find out how many employees there are in your company and what facilities they are receiving on your company's side. I understand your concern; without work, you may get bored. Whenever you have free time, go through HR sites for plenty of information.
Don't worry about your job. People who have completed HR courses are facing difficulties, and some are not even able to secure HR positions. Consider yourself lucky. Don't dwell on your work; you need to fully immerse yourself in all tasks to gain confidence. Do not leave your job based on what others say about the work.
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Don't worry about your job. People who have completed HR courses are facing difficulties, and some are not even able to secure HR positions. Consider yourself lucky. Don't dwell on your work; you need to fully immerse yourself in all tasks to gain confidence. Do not leave your job based on what others say about the work.
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Dear Swati,
I can easily relate to your condition. I have joined this organization (which is just a few months old) in the same month. I am responsible for framing all the HR policies and handling all HR activities here. Within just 21 days of my joining this organization, I have been involved in framing the HR policies, designing forms, etc., but the recruitment of staff is still pending. Our staff strength is only 5, including me. So, at times, I too feel the way you are feeling and get a little bored. However, what keeps my interest in the organization alive is my approach as a self-starter.
Your situation only slightly differs from mine. My boss is always supportive, attentive to my ideas, and allows me to implement them.
My suggestion to you is that while doing the work your boss assigns, you may also engage in enhancing your knowledge through sites like these. Take the initiative to interact with the staff in your organization, understand your organization and its HR policies and practices thoroughly, and learn about the concerns your staff may have. By actively seeking ways to engage, you will definitely not feel bored and will enjoy your work too.
Wishing you a happy experience working in your new organization. :)
From India, Hyderabad
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I can easily relate to your condition. I have joined this organization (which is just a few months old) in the same month. I am responsible for framing all the HR policies and handling all HR activities here. Within just 21 days of my joining this organization, I have been involved in framing the HR policies, designing forms, etc., but the recruitment of staff is still pending. Our staff strength is only 5, including me. So, at times, I too feel the way you are feeling and get a little bored. However, what keeps my interest in the organization alive is my approach as a self-starter.
Your situation only slightly differs from mine. My boss is always supportive, attentive to my ideas, and allows me to implement them.
My suggestion to you is that while doing the work your boss assigns, you may also engage in enhancing your knowledge through sites like these. Take the initiative to interact with the staff in your organization, understand your organization and its HR policies and practices thoroughly, and learn about the concerns your staff may have. By actively seeking ways to engage, you will definitely not feel bored and will enjoy your work too.
Wishing you a happy experience working in your new organization. :)
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I would also like to add here that it may be that your boss is genuinely busy. Find a suitable time to talk to him. Try to follow up with him on an email, send reminders that you want some time to discuss your work. If the company has hired you, you will definitely make your contributions, and your boss will realize that!
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I would suggest you to slowly go through the policies, HR processes, and look for any suggestions. Make a note. I hope you are not the only one in HR over there.
From an improvement point of view, try to see where some changes for the better can be implemented. Note all such points. This way you will learn and will be able to show your interest in work and how well you utilized your time.
You can also help your colleagues in the HR department, enhancing both time utilization and learning.
Not to forget, read more and more on CiteHR, post, discuss, and share knowledge.
These are all my suggestions. Do what you think is best as per the environment.
Regards,
Shweta
From India
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From an improvement point of view, try to see where some changes for the better can be implemented. Note all such points. This way you will learn and will be able to show your interest in work and how well you utilized your time.
You can also help your colleagues in the HR department, enhancing both time utilization and learning.
Not to forget, read more and more on CiteHR, post, discuss, and share knowledge.
These are all my suggestions. Do what you think is best as per the environment.
Regards,
Shweta
From India
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Hi Swati,
Have patience, they are testing your patience; it's one of the management tools. It's all rubbish and crap. Don't go on wasting your time there; be practical and pragmatic. His attitude shows that he is not serious about your function, specifically HR. It's stupid to assume that he was so busy that he couldn't even spare a few minutes to discuss your KRA's in the last 20 days. I would suggest keeping applying to other places while being there, keep studying new updates from HR sites and blogs. Keep reading and shining. All the best for finding a better place to work.
Komal
From India, Delhi
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Have patience, they are testing your patience; it's one of the management tools. It's all rubbish and crap. Don't go on wasting your time there; be practical and pragmatic. His attitude shows that he is not serious about your function, specifically HR. It's stupid to assume that he was so busy that he couldn't even spare a few minutes to discuss your KRA's in the last 20 days. I would suggest keeping applying to other places while being there, keep studying new updates from HR sites and blogs. Keep reading and shining. All the best for finding a better place to work.
Komal
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Really very sad to know this. I can understand your situation very well. Now, my dear HR friends, stick to a place where even one does not have internet access. This leaves no more doubt; it's certainly not the right place to work for. Then, I would suggest Swati, every day in the evening, apply to other openings from your home PC and call people to share that you are looking for a change. Try, try, and try. You will succeed. May God bless you.
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Hi Swati,
Wait for a few more days; do not disturb him for 2-3 weeks. Even then, if this continues, as Harshal said, in the meantime, you can do some research work and collect data. Go through the HR policies and procedures currently being followed in your company. Try to suggest new additions or modifications to the existing practices. Be prepared from your side, and after 2 weeks, schedule an appointment with your boss. Ask him to spare a few minutes for you. He will likely give you time because you have not disturbed him for 2-3 weeks. Discuss with him the research work you have done and also talk about your responsibilities.
All the best!
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Wait for a few more days; do not disturb him for 2-3 weeks. Even then, if this continues, as Harshal said, in the meantime, you can do some research work and collect data. Go through the HR policies and procedures currently being followed in your company. Try to suggest new additions or modifications to the existing practices. Be prepared from your side, and after 2 weeks, schedule an appointment with your boss. Ask him to spare a few minutes for you. He will likely give you time because you have not disturbed him for 2-3 weeks. Discuss with him the research work you have done and also talk about your responsibilities.
All the best!
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Hi Swati,
There are a lot of things that come in life, especially at a new workplace. If you would like to break free from boredom, consider the following tips:
1. Go through the old records.
2. Understand your colleagues.
3. Try to understand the organization and its needs.
4. Prepare for opportunities.
5. Talk to your friends; they will help you out. Remember not to predict anything or give your remarks.
6. Stay updated but do not disclose information. Timing is crucial.
7. Keep yourself happy and always wear a smile.
Regards,
Vijay
"Every day in your life starts with opportunities and ends with experience."
From India, Mumbai
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There are a lot of things that come in life, especially at a new workplace. If you would like to break free from boredom, consider the following tips:
1. Go through the old records.
2. Understand your colleagues.
3. Try to understand the organization and its needs.
4. Prepare for opportunities.
5. Talk to your friends; they will help you out. Remember not to predict anything or give your remarks.
6. Stay updated but do not disclose information. Timing is crucial.
7. Keep yourself happy and always wear a smile.
Regards,
Vijay
"Every day in your life starts with opportunities and ends with experience."
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Hi Swati,
I was also going through the same problem as yours when I joined my current organization. I was sitting idle for almost more than a month, and I also didn't have the authority to do or plan anything in the organization during that period. However, I utilized that time by studying all the insurance files and account statements given by the previous person in my HR role. I observed how people in the organization were working, interacted with managers and executives in other departments during morning and evening tea breaks, and even memorized the names and total number of people in each department, which helped me keep the management information system (MIS) at my fingertips.
Mark my words, this will really help you in the future.
Regards,
Narayan Sawant
From India, Aurangabad
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I was also going through the same problem as yours when I joined my current organization. I was sitting idle for almost more than a month, and I also didn't have the authority to do or plan anything in the organization during that period. However, I utilized that time by studying all the insurance files and account statements given by the previous person in my HR role. I observed how people in the organization were working, interacted with managers and executives in other departments during morning and evening tea breaks, and even memorized the names and total number of people in each department, which helped me keep the management information system (MIS) at my fingertips.
Mark my words, this will really help you in the future.
Regards,
Narayan Sawant
From India, Aurangabad
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Hey Swati,
Don't get upset, dear. This happens as told by Balaji; management tools are like this only. Some people also call it the honeymoon period (LOL), but some small organizations follow these strategies to check patience. The best idea during this time would be employee relations. Go out of your cabin, visit the premises, talk to people, mix up with them, take it as a task. But make sure you are not disturbing others. By talking to people, you will find the pros and cons within the HR policies. Prepare some documents. Try to push your boss a bit; ask him if he is free for 5-10 mins before lunch. Or you may try a different approach: go to your boss with a packet of sweets and tell him that you had a puja at your home and you want to share prasad with him. Then remind him that you are feeling bored as you don't have any work and want to talk to him for 5-10 mins to discuss those documents or your future responsibilities. Try these ideas; this may work.
Thanks,
Asitav
From India, Bhubaneswar
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Don't get upset, dear. This happens as told by Balaji; management tools are like this only. Some people also call it the honeymoon period (LOL), but some small organizations follow these strategies to check patience. The best idea during this time would be employee relations. Go out of your cabin, visit the premises, talk to people, mix up with them, take it as a task. But make sure you are not disturbing others. By talking to people, you will find the pros and cons within the HR policies. Prepare some documents. Try to push your boss a bit; ask him if he is free for 5-10 mins before lunch. Or you may try a different approach: go to your boss with a packet of sweets and tell him that you had a puja at your home and you want to share prasad with him. Then remind him that you are feeling bored as you don't have any work and want to talk to him for 5-10 mins to discuss those documents or your future responsibilities. Try these ideas; this may work.
Thanks,
Asitav
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When you joined the company, did you ever see a "job description" for yourself? If not, I would search through other company management about "job descriptions" for them.
I am going to make the assumption that the boss doesn't have any in place, and that is why he is too busy to talk or work with you. Since the payroll meter is already running, and you feel bored, then this work, if used by yourself here or at the next place, would not be a negative project.
If you work on that area, you may be able to transfer job tasks from upper management to other management or non-management personnel and make time available for positive business growth planning, reducing the amount of time spent making decisions based on bad previous planning.
John
From Canada, Burnaby
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I am going to make the assumption that the boss doesn't have any in place, and that is why he is too busy to talk or work with you. Since the payroll meter is already running, and you feel bored, then this work, if used by yourself here or at the next place, would not be a negative project.
If you work on that area, you may be able to transfer job tasks from upper management to other management or non-management personnel and make time available for positive business growth planning, reducing the amount of time spent making decisions based on bad previous planning.
John
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Hi buddy, you need to speak with your boss regarding this because it's very difficult to be idle, and you are the loser since you are not getting anything to learn and use your unique capabilities. Break the wall. Just make your boss understand that you are not here just for time pass. Meanwhile, I would suggest you take this opportunity to get to know the company properly and identify areas where you can put in some extra effort to help the organization grow with you.
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Keerthi
From India, Bangalore
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Keerthi
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Dear Swati,
What I feel is that this is the right time to study the environment and workplace for better prospects and an excellent change. So, try to understand the company, people, workflow, and do the analysis. When the time comes, present yourself well, and things will change automatically.
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Vishnu
From India, Mumbai
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What I feel is that this is the right time to study the environment and workplace for better prospects and an excellent change. So, try to understand the company, people, workflow, and do the analysis. When the time comes, present yourself well, and things will change automatically.
Thanks,
Vishnu
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Hi Swati,
Sometimes, being political, bosses tend to intentionally behave in such a manner so that it proves in front of other staff members that you are good for nothing and you don't do anything, and your contribution is zero. This way, they will try to prove that the decision to hire you was wrong. There are several reasons for such an attitude, one of which is you being smarter and more educated than your boss, and the second could be that you were hired without his approval. If these are the reasons, you have to be extra cautious since he might be spreading negative feedback to other seniors so that your options for any alternative arrangements to save your job are closed.
Sunil
From India, New Delhi
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Sometimes, being political, bosses tend to intentionally behave in such a manner so that it proves in front of other staff members that you are good for nothing and you don't do anything, and your contribution is zero. This way, they will try to prove that the decision to hire you was wrong. There are several reasons for such an attitude, one of which is you being smarter and more educated than your boss, and the second could be that you were hired without his approval. If these are the reasons, you have to be extra cautious since he might be spreading negative feedback to other seniors so that your options for any alternative arrangements to save your job are closed.
Sunil
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Dear Swati,
Talk to your reporting manager or the head of the department to get things clarified by them. Even if things are not clear, write an email to them, cc'ing your head of the organization, and handle it professionally from there.
Additionally, please remember to verify the company where you are interviewing or considering joining. The verification should include insights on your potential superiors, reporting managers, attrition rates, organizational structure, and potential growth opportunities within the function. Based on these insights, make a decision on whether to join the organization rather than raising complaints after joining.
Thank you.
From India, Bangalore
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Talk to your reporting manager or the head of the department to get things clarified by them. Even if things are not clear, write an email to them, cc'ing your head of the organization, and handle it professionally from there.
Additionally, please remember to verify the company where you are interviewing or considering joining. The verification should include insights on your potential superiors, reporting managers, attrition rates, organizational structure, and potential growth opportunities within the function. Based on these insights, make a decision on whether to join the organization rather than raising complaints after joining.
Thank you.
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Hi Swathi,
I do agree with Harshal. Start updating your knowledge on HR through sites. This will help you always. Take initiative and start working. As you are saying that your boss is busy, why don't you send an official email expressing your initiative in your work? He will reply to you.
Regards, Swarna.
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I do agree with Harshal. Start updating your knowledge on HR through sites. This will help you always. Take initiative and start working. As you are saying that your boss is busy, why don't you send an official email expressing your initiative in your work? He will reply to you.
Regards, Swarna.
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I wish i could do this... bt in this org. thr is no intranet facility. and i cant use my personal ID to mail him. bz its not allow.....
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Hi Swati,
Out of your post, above all, I could learn that since you don't have work, you are feeling unproductive. Start thinking positively about the situation. As many people have advised you earlier, my advice will also be that you should spend time analyzing the organizational culture there and make notes. It might be possible that one day your boss may ask you what you have noticed during these days in the company. At that point, you can't say that he didn't give you enough work to do.
You are an HR professional; act accordingly. Don't wait for someone to spoon-feed you your Key Result Areas (KRAs). I'm sure you were given hints about your work areas during the interview. Start working on those fronts. There are likely hundreds of areas where you, as an HR professional, can contribute. Begin by preparing an employee handbook, studying the current HR structure, and determining if it exists or not. If not, that's even better for you. You have a wide area of work to perform. Start preparing manuals, letter drafts, policies, procedures, and employee welfare schemes that may be possible in your company (list them at least). Once you have done all this, I'm sure that when your boss assigns you work, he'll be delighted to see that you have utilized your idle time in the right direction. This way, you'll pass your time in a better way and eventually gain your boss's confidence too. So, don't waste your precious time; start working!
All the best!
Regards,
Parul
From India, New Delhi
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Out of your post, above all, I could learn that since you don't have work, you are feeling unproductive. Start thinking positively about the situation. As many people have advised you earlier, my advice will also be that you should spend time analyzing the organizational culture there and make notes. It might be possible that one day your boss may ask you what you have noticed during these days in the company. At that point, you can't say that he didn't give you enough work to do.
You are an HR professional; act accordingly. Don't wait for someone to spoon-feed you your Key Result Areas (KRAs). I'm sure you were given hints about your work areas during the interview. Start working on those fronts. There are likely hundreds of areas where you, as an HR professional, can contribute. Begin by preparing an employee handbook, studying the current HR structure, and determining if it exists or not. If not, that's even better for you. You have a wide area of work to perform. Start preparing manuals, letter drafts, policies, procedures, and employee welfare schemes that may be possible in your company (list them at least). Once you have done all this, I'm sure that when your boss assigns you work, he'll be delighted to see that you have utilized your idle time in the right direction. This way, you'll pass your time in a better way and eventually gain your boss's confidence too. So, don't waste your precious time; start working!
All the best!
Regards,
Parul
From India, New Delhi
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Hi Swati,
Giving a job is the responsibility of management; hence, do not feel guilty. I agree with you that sitting idle for more than 8 hours is very difficult, but please bear it for some time. Definitely, your problem will be solved within a couple of days.
One more thing, do not quit the job under any circumstances. Just take this as a test of your patience by the management. Visit HR sites and update your knowledge. Continuously ask your boss to look into the documents prepared by you. If he is trying to avoid it, do not hesitate; just approach him at frequent intervals. I hope you will definitely get an answer.
With regards,
Appu
From India, Madras
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Giving a job is the responsibility of management; hence, do not feel guilty. I agree with you that sitting idle for more than 8 hours is very difficult, but please bear it for some time. Definitely, your problem will be solved within a couple of days.
One more thing, do not quit the job under any circumstances. Just take this as a test of your patience by the management. Visit HR sites and update your knowledge. Continuously ask your boss to look into the documents prepared by you. If he is trying to avoid it, do not hesitate; just approach him at frequent intervals. I hope you will definitely get an answer.
With regards,
Appu
From India, Madras
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My suggestion is Swati Sharma. If you think you have not been briefed on your roles and responsibilities and you are sitting idle, why don't you take the initiative to meet the other team members of your HR department and understand their process flow? It is important for you to know about it because you are a part of the department. This way, you can learn more about your company's HR processes. If you feel that there are changes needed in the process, please work on it and present your suggestions to your managers. Explain the changes to be made and provide reasons for them. This is what a passionate HR professional does - showing enthusiasm for their work. Passion is crucial in HR.
Regards, Sheethal
From India
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Hi Swati,
I suggest that you should not waste your time sitting idle, but you should start observing the culture and the different practices in the organization. I guess you are now done with HR policies and procedures followed by your company. So start spending time to understand the pulse of the employees and their expectations. A HR professional is successful only if he/she is able to extract the concerns of employees, and this will occur only through communication. Hence, do not confine yourself to your place and start interacting to keep yourself occupied! And of course, please give your boss time to revert to you. 🤔
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From India, Hyderabad
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I suggest that you should not waste your time sitting idle, but you should start observing the culture and the different practices in the organization. I guess you are now done with HR policies and procedures followed by your company. So start spending time to understand the pulse of the employees and their expectations. A HR professional is successful only if he/she is able to extract the concerns of employees, and this will occur only through communication. Hence, do not confine yourself to your place and start interacting to keep yourself occupied! And of course, please give your boss time to revert to you. 🤔
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Hi Swati,
As you mentioned, your boss has not yet assigned any authority to you. By presenting him with the plan, it will help him understand your capabilities and potentially grant you some authority.
Remember, it is always better to try something and fail rather than not trying at all and failing. Please do not misunderstand my words, but I believe you should make an attempt first.
I will send you a helpful article on how to manage different types of bosses.
From India, Mumbai
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As you mentioned, your boss has not yet assigned any authority to you. By presenting him with the plan, it will help him understand your capabilities and potentially grant you some authority.
Remember, it is always better to try something and fail rather than not trying at all and failing. Please do not misunderstand my words, but I believe you should make an attempt first.
I will send you a helpful article on how to manage different types of bosses.
From India, Mumbai
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Hi,
Why don't you get the knowledge about the new organization that you have joined? Study the culture, talk to the people, have their comments and suggestions. Look into the HR activities that are going on in your organization, the policies, etc., and then plan accordingly for further implementing new ideas in the organization and making changes to the existing system, policies, etc., that will positively impact the organization. You can search HR sites to see what is happening in other organizations and numerous other things. Try to create work for yourself; this is what the management looks for. Utilize your idle time for fruitful work. I am not saying to not be online or chat; whenever you feel bored, you can do that too.
It's just a suggestion, so please don't take it personally.
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Sunil
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Why don't you get the knowledge about the new organization that you have joined? Study the culture, talk to the people, have their comments and suggestions. Look into the HR activities that are going on in your organization, the policies, etc., and then plan accordingly for further implementing new ideas in the organization and making changes to the existing system, policies, etc., that will positively impact the organization. You can search HR sites to see what is happening in other organizations and numerous other things. Try to create work for yourself; this is what the management looks for. Utilize your idle time for fruitful work. I am not saying to not be online or chat; whenever you feel bored, you can do that too.
It's just a suggestion, so please don't take it personally.
Regards,
Sunil
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Hi Swati,
Please be patient. I am satisfied with Balaji's reply. During the time of joining, some management personnel check the patience and attitude of new candidates. How do you pass your free time?
Please be patient and enjoy these moments, because after some time, you will miss them.
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Dinesh Rathore
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Please be patient. I am satisfied with Balaji's reply. During the time of joining, some management personnel check the patience and attitude of new candidates. How do you pass your free time?
Please be patient and enjoy these moments, because after some time, you will miss them.
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Dinesh Rathore
Mobile: 9810339040
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Hi Swati,
I can understand your problem. The first thing you should do is to send a proper email regarding your current work status, such as stating that currently, no work has been assigned to you. Draft it in a proper way and send it to him. This will serve as proof from your side that you are willing to work but there is nothing to do.
Your second problem is that you are getting bored sitting without any work. You can use your time to gain new knowledge related to HR or anything else, as knowledge always helps you grow in the future.
Thanks,
Puja Kumar
From India, Bangalore
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I can understand your problem. The first thing you should do is to send a proper email regarding your current work status, such as stating that currently, no work has been assigned to you. Draft it in a proper way and send it to him. This will serve as proof from your side that you are willing to work but there is nothing to do.
Your second problem is that you are getting bored sitting without any work. You can use your time to gain new knowledge related to HR or anything else, as knowledge always helps you grow in the future.
Thanks,
Puja Kumar
From India, Bangalore
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Hi Swati,
Since this is the time when you can learn something new and study the environment of the organisation, suggest some good changes, and also look for some cost-cutting methods. That will give you an edge in the management's eyes.
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Ravi Ahuja
Email: raviahuja1984@gmail.com
From India, Pune
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Since this is the time when you can learn something new and study the environment of the organisation, suggest some good changes, and also look for some cost-cutting methods. That will give you an edge in the management's eyes.
Regards,
Ravi Ahuja
Email: raviahuja1984@gmail.com
From India, Pune
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Dear Swati,
In today's era, in any profession, such situations are not new. Except in the manufacturing department, where things are pre-defined to answer why, what, when, where, who, and how the activities are to be done to achieve the organizational common goal, i.e., the end product. However, this is not the case in service departments like HRD, Maintenance, etc., which perform a support role and where services are sometimes required on a call basis, i.e., as and when required. Such service departments have time to plan activities like reviews, analysis, and improvements in the process for the betterment of service quality.
Every individual has some potential/strong points; hence, nobody should underestimate or overestimate oneself or others—juniors or seniors.
I would say the situation you referred to and considered a problem should not be perceived as a problem but can be taken as a challenge and an opportunity for freedom/creativity. Your boss might have wrinkles on his/her forehead when you approach for any work. Generally, bosses dislike questions/problems from subordinates. A boss would be happy if anybody approaches him/her with some positive feedback or a solution to the problem because it gives them a chance to know your strengths—initiatives, capacity, capability—and that encourages them to suggest/share additional information or sometimes learn something new.
By now, you may have a good idea/knowledge about HR executive's roles and responsibilities, within which you can list out HR activities and plan any HR-related activity interesting to you. Have confidence that through the synergy effect of 3H (Head, Heart, and Hands) = (Good thoughts, Dil se, and initiative/efforts), you can come up with some results that will impress your boss. For example, if no HR-related activity has been initiated so far, a small initiative to improve interpersonal relationships within the department—organizing a birthday celebration for a department colleague in the presence of your boss within the department (for 5-10 minutes)—can be explored further in other concerned departments.
I suggest that you get mentally and physically engaged with any creative/routine activity that will give you a sense of achievement and is in line with the organizational objectives.
Best of luck to you, Swati.
Regards,
Vilas
From India, Mumbai
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In today's era, in any profession, such situations are not new. Except in the manufacturing department, where things are pre-defined to answer why, what, when, where, who, and how the activities are to be done to achieve the organizational common goal, i.e., the end product. However, this is not the case in service departments like HRD, Maintenance, etc., which perform a support role and where services are sometimes required on a call basis, i.e., as and when required. Such service departments have time to plan activities like reviews, analysis, and improvements in the process for the betterment of service quality.
Every individual has some potential/strong points; hence, nobody should underestimate or overestimate oneself or others—juniors or seniors.
I would say the situation you referred to and considered a problem should not be perceived as a problem but can be taken as a challenge and an opportunity for freedom/creativity. Your boss might have wrinkles on his/her forehead when you approach for any work. Generally, bosses dislike questions/problems from subordinates. A boss would be happy if anybody approaches him/her with some positive feedback or a solution to the problem because it gives them a chance to know your strengths—initiatives, capacity, capability—and that encourages them to suggest/share additional information or sometimes learn something new.
By now, you may have a good idea/knowledge about HR executive's roles and responsibilities, within which you can list out HR activities and plan any HR-related activity interesting to you. Have confidence that through the synergy effect of 3H (Head, Heart, and Hands) = (Good thoughts, Dil se, and initiative/efforts), you can come up with some results that will impress your boss. For example, if no HR-related activity has been initiated so far, a small initiative to improve interpersonal relationships within the department—organizing a birthday celebration for a department colleague in the presence of your boss within the department (for 5-10 minutes)—can be explored further in other concerned departments.
I suggest that you get mentally and physically engaged with any creative/routine activity that will give you a sense of achievement and is in line with the organizational objectives.
Best of luck to you, Swati.
Regards,
Vilas
From India, Mumbai
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Hi Buddy,
Though I don't have much experience compared to the others who have posted their replies, I am a fresher and have secured a job as an HR coordinator in Dubai. When I joined this company, I felt that the team itself was not very welcoming. I was deeply demotivated, but then I kept myself busy. I introduced myself to all the staff, tried to understand their job profiles, got to know them personally, and started looking into their files. I also went through the company's policies.
I continuously educated myself about the organization, its people, and their roles. It took me three challenging months to get on track and learn a lot. Then, I started working on preparing various types of reports that might be used by my manager (some of which were not even noticed, but I never stopped).
At this point, I have gained a good understanding of the organization and its people. I have built my own reputation (which is good), and the team is also impressed by my work.
Remember, do not dwell on the thought that you are not being noticed. Make yourself prominent enough to get noticed.
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Though I don't have much experience compared to the others who have posted their replies, I am a fresher and have secured a job as an HR coordinator in Dubai. When I joined this company, I felt that the team itself was not very welcoming. I was deeply demotivated, but then I kept myself busy. I introduced myself to all the staff, tried to understand their job profiles, got to know them personally, and started looking into their files. I also went through the company's policies.
I continuously educated myself about the organization, its people, and their roles. It took me three challenging months to get on track and learn a lot. Then, I started working on preparing various types of reports that might be used by my manager (some of which were not even noticed, but I never stopped).
At this point, I have gained a good understanding of the organization and its people. I have built my own reputation (which is good), and the team is also impressed by my work.
Remember, do not dwell on the thought that you are not being noticed. Make yourself prominent enough to get noticed.
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Hi Swati,
It's a very dicey situation. It could go either way - a management tool or... I think until you get some assignments, you can try to mix up with colleagues, have some idea about the environment of the organization. It's the best time to get an idea about where you are working and the people around. Building rapport actually helps!
From India, Delhi
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It's a very dicey situation. It could go either way - a management tool or... I think until you get some assignments, you can try to mix up with colleagues, have some idea about the environment of the organization. It's the best time to get an idea about where you are working and the people around. Building rapport actually helps!
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Hi Swati,
Under the circumstances you have described, do stay put and wait for your seniors to delegate your responsibilities to you. It's true that it's not easy to work in any organization without any specific set of responsibilities, but in your case, just stay put for some time.
Cheers,
Kulwindar Singh
GSM: +91.98881.17977
Email: kulvindar@aol.com
From India, Delhi
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Under the circumstances you have described, do stay put and wait for your seniors to delegate your responsibilities to you. It's true that it's not easy to work in any organization without any specific set of responsibilities, but in your case, just stay put for some time.
Cheers,
Kulwindar Singh
GSM: +91.98881.17977
Email: kulvindar@aol.com
From India, Delhi
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If you are not getting the right kind of response, please discuss with your immediate supervisor. If the matter is still not resolved, then raise the issue after informing your supervisor.
Sometimes we need to be aggressive... :-x:-x:-x
Regards,
Diwan :-P
From India, Mumbai
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Sometimes we need to be aggressive... :-x:-x:-x
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Diwan :-P
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Hi, I think you should wait for at least a month. If you feel the situation is not improving, then you are losing your skills. It's better to hunt for a new opening where you can find job satisfaction.
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Poonam
From India, Mumbai
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Poonam
From India, Mumbai
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Hi Swati,
It is a common experience that employees often face when joining an organization. In my view, if you are not assigned any specific tasks, start gathering information about your colleagues, collect useful presentations and documents on motivation, and share them via email. This will enhance your credibility, and management will take note of your initiative. Make yourself comfortable and try to compile a list of employees' birthdates to send well-wishes on their special day. These may seem like small actions, but they are highly valued in any organization.
Best regards,
Brij
From India, Ahmadabad
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It is a common experience that employees often face when joining an organization. In my view, if you are not assigned any specific tasks, start gathering information about your colleagues, collect useful presentations and documents on motivation, and share them via email. This will enhance your credibility, and management will take note of your initiative. Make yourself comfortable and try to compile a list of employees' birthdates to send well-wishes on their special day. These may seem like small actions, but they are highly valued in any organization.
Best regards,
Brij
From India, Ahmadabad
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Hey Swati! Cheer Up! 😄
I fully agree with Harshal. This is the opportunity for you to utilize the free time and show your boss how proactive you are. Do not wait for him to give you work. Start interacting with the employees, your colleagues in the HR department, and understand the trend that is being followed in the company. Then, if you have some really good suggestions that will bring a positive change, suggest them to your boss.
Browse the Internet and make some really good presentations that will act as a motivational booster for the employees and float it in the organization.
I can completely understand what you are going through, and it can actually be a very demotivating factor. But... Keep up your spirit... Just take a deep breath and say... To hell with everyone... and... just go all out to prove your capability.
All the very best for your future venture in the organization.
Warm regards, Piu
From India, Mumbai
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I fully agree with Harshal. This is the opportunity for you to utilize the free time and show your boss how proactive you are. Do not wait for him to give you work. Start interacting with the employees, your colleagues in the HR department, and understand the trend that is being followed in the company. Then, if you have some really good suggestions that will bring a positive change, suggest them to your boss.
Browse the Internet and make some really good presentations that will act as a motivational booster for the employees and float it in the organization.
I can completely understand what you are going through, and it can actually be a very demotivating factor. But... Keep up your spirit... Just take a deep breath and say... To hell with everyone... and... just go all out to prove your capability.
All the very best for your future venture in the organization.
Warm regards, Piu
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Hi Swathi,
Please remember that people don't do what they do because of you; they have their own reasons. Don't take it personally!! You can try to understand the reasons for this strange and unwarranted behavior through informal channels.
In the meantime, you can identify the current HR issues in your organization that require attention so that you are prepared with significant information when the need arises. This proactive approach will also help you get noticed.
Don't lose patience or interest. Instead, engage with everyone around you and express your strong interest in your job and the organization without revealing your personal dilemma.
Hope this advice works for you.
Roshan/09891358681
From India, Delhi
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Please remember that people don't do what they do because of you; they have their own reasons. Don't take it personally!! You can try to understand the reasons for this strange and unwarranted behavior through informal channels.
In the meantime, you can identify the current HR issues in your organization that require attention so that you are prepared with significant information when the need arises. This proactive approach will also help you get noticed.
Don't lose patience or interest. Instead, engage with everyone around you and express your strong interest in your job and the organization without revealing your personal dilemma.
Hope this advice works for you.
Roshan/09891358681
From India, Delhi
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I agree with Komal.
Hi Swati,
Have patience, they are testing your patience; it's one of the management tools. It's all rubbish and crap. Don't waste your time there; be practical and pragmatic. His attitude shows that he is not serious about your function, especially in HR. It's foolish to assume that he was so busy that he couldn't spare a few minutes to discuss your KRAs in the last 20 days. I would suggest continuing to apply to other places while you are there, keep studying new updates from HR sites and blogs, keep reading, and keep shining. All the best for finding a better place to work.
Sajid Ansari, Delhi
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Hi Swati,
Have patience, they are testing your patience; it's one of the management tools. It's all rubbish and crap. Don't waste your time there; be practical and pragmatic. His attitude shows that he is not serious about your function, especially in HR. It's foolish to assume that he was so busy that he couldn't spare a few minutes to discuss your KRAs in the last 20 days. I would suggest continuing to apply to other places while you are there, keep studying new updates from HR sites and blogs, keep reading, and keep shining. All the best for finding a better place to work.
Sajid Ansari, Delhi
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Dear Swati,
I have also faced the same problem once in my career. I can understand your problem. I think the setup of your present organization is very small. I tell you that once you make your existence felt by people, you will automatically get work. Send everybody a morning wish every day and send food for thought in the evening before leaving. Check if the employees' files are in place; if not, prepare a checklist of all the documents required and send the same to your boss. In case he does not reply, go to him in person and give him a gentle reminder for this (you can do this while leaving for the day while greeting him). If you do not get any response from his side, then prepare what paper formalities should be completed for F&F and send the plan to him. Do not wait for him to give you work; you have to make your presence felt over there.
Itna kero baaki baad mei bataungi.
Sherry
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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I have also faced the same problem once in my career. I can understand your problem. I think the setup of your present organization is very small. I tell you that once you make your existence felt by people, you will automatically get work. Send everybody a morning wish every day and send food for thought in the evening before leaving. Check if the employees' files are in place; if not, prepare a checklist of all the documents required and send the same to your boss. In case he does not reply, go to him in person and give him a gentle reminder for this (you can do this while leaving for the day while greeting him). If you do not get any response from his side, then prepare what paper formalities should be completed for F&F and send the plan to him. Do not wait for him to give you work; you have to make your presence felt over there.
Itna kero baaki baad mei bataungi.
Sherry
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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It is quite a unique situation you have going on... But I think you should take the challenge. My suggestions are:
1) If you have access to the internet available to you, you can get a whole lot of info.
2) Spend time reading books, magazines, and journals relevant to you.
3) Company manual, etc.
4) Brush up on industry knowledge of the sector your company is in.
5) Even if the boss is busy, there might be other colleagues (of various departments) who are willing and able to help you in different ways.
6) Learn as much from these sources, add knowledge and skill sets which may or may not be related to your professional field of expertise.
All the best, be patient :)
From India, Mumbai
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1) If you have access to the internet available to you, you can get a whole lot of info.
2) Spend time reading books, magazines, and journals relevant to you.
3) Company manual, etc.
4) Brush up on industry knowledge of the sector your company is in.
5) Even if the boss is busy, there might be other colleagues (of various departments) who are willing and able to help you in different ways.
6) Learn as much from these sources, add knowledge and skill sets which may or may not be related to your professional field of expertise.
All the best, be patient :)
From India, Mumbai
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Hi,
I know this must be frustrating, but then I have realized that when one gets free time, it's a good time to meet more people. You could also take some online courses that may be available.
Hope this helps.
From India, Pune
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I know this must be frustrating, but then I have realized that when one gets free time, it's a good time to meet more people. You could also take some online courses that may be available.
Hope this helps.
From India, Pune
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Hi Swati,
As you mentioned, he didn't check your report. Can you guess why? If he didn't, it could be because he's a busy guy. So, just think about how you can make his work easier.
Clarify for me, what is more important to you: that he doesn't respond to you or that you can't pass the time there, meaning you get bored.
If the second option is more important to you, then I will suggest the best option.
Regards, Kapil Airy Wipro Infotech Bhopal.
From India, Raipur
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As you mentioned, he didn't check your report. Can you guess why? If he didn't, it could be because he's a busy guy. So, just think about how you can make his work easier.
Clarify for me, what is more important to you: that he doesn't respond to you or that you can't pass the time there, meaning you get bored.
If the second option is more important to you, then I will suggest the best option.
Regards, Kapil Airy Wipro Infotech Bhopal.
From India, Raipur
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Hi Swati, The reason might be bcoz ur from there competitor’s org, so they want to test you by not assigning any work, be patience and wait for your boss to assign the work........ Regards Jack
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Dear [Name],
I hope you are doing well. What I can suggest is to approach your boss directly and inquire about how you can assist in making their work easier and sharing their workload. This may create a positive impression regarding your direct communication, proactiveness, and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
I hope this advice works for you. Best of luck.
Sincerely,
Bhagyasri L
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I hope you are doing well. What I can suggest is to approach your boss directly and inquire about how you can assist in making their work easier and sharing their workload. This may create a positive impression regarding your direct communication, proactiveness, and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
I hope this advice works for you. Best of luck.
Sincerely,
Bhagyasri L
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Right, as Sharmahrashal says, start collecting materials. Have you ever gone through Cite HR completely, all the tags? Just do that, learn many HR concepts, enrich yourself. This is the right time. He might ask you one fine day, "What did you do all these days?" You will not have any answer, so kindly prepare materials. The main thing is to enrich your knowledge.
From India, Madras
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Dear Swati,
I think your boss wants you to take some kind of initiative to understand the work better. You may have colleagues in the same role who could provide insights into what the previous person in your position had accomplished. It's essential for you to explore on your own because nowadays most bosses prefer not to spoon-feed their employees; they want them to learn by themselves, even if they make mistakes along the way.
So, don't worry. Take the initiative to explore and, in the meantime, build relationships with your colleagues. This will make it easier for you to gather information.
Regards,
Ajit Nair
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I think your boss wants you to take some kind of initiative to understand the work better. You may have colleagues in the same role who could provide insights into what the previous person in your position had accomplished. It's essential for you to explore on your own because nowadays most bosses prefer not to spoon-feed their employees; they want them to learn by themselves, even if they make mistakes along the way.
So, don't worry. Take the initiative to explore and, in the meantime, build relationships with your colleagues. This will make it easier for you to gather information.
Regards,
Ajit Nair
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Hi,
I would suggest taking this as an opportunity to use the free time to get to know your new colleagues. Learn about the work they do and their daily tasks. Offer assistance to some of them with their work. Since you are in HR, try to understand their feelings about the company and their attitude towards their job. I am confident you will find valuable insights to share with your boss and receive appreciation.
Tomorrow, when you become occupied with your regular tasks, trust me, you won't even have time to fulfill your core responsibilities as an HR professional.
Anyways, best of luck with your new job and future assignments.
Regards,
Avi
From India, Mumbai
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I would suggest taking this as an opportunity to use the free time to get to know your new colleagues. Learn about the work they do and their daily tasks. Offer assistance to some of them with their work. Since you are in HR, try to understand their feelings about the company and their attitude towards their job. I am confident you will find valuable insights to share with your boss and receive appreciation.
Tomorrow, when you become occupied with your regular tasks, trust me, you won't even have time to fulfill your core responsibilities as an HR professional.
Anyways, best of luck with your new job and future assignments.
Regards,
Avi
From India, Mumbai
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Hey Swati, remain calm and composed!
I would recommend that you slot your 9 hours into parts:
a. Work on the deliverable if given
b. Enhance your knowledge
c. Do some general reading
d. Try to build contacts with other colleagues other than your reporting officer without getting involved in cheap gossips or finding fault. Most importantly, BE POSITIVE THAT THIS SITUATION WILL PASS.
Fortunately today, we have the internet which provides a plethora of information and knowledge. Pick HR topics of your interest that are relevant to today's changing and dynamic environment and keep making notes.
From India, Madras
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I would recommend that you slot your 9 hours into parts:
a. Work on the deliverable if given
b. Enhance your knowledge
c. Do some general reading
d. Try to build contacts with other colleagues other than your reporting officer without getting involved in cheap gossips or finding fault. Most importantly, BE POSITIVE THAT THIS SITUATION WILL PASS.
Fortunately today, we have the internet which provides a plethora of information and knowledge. Pick HR topics of your interest that are relevant to today's changing and dynamic environment and keep making notes.
From India, Madras
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Hi Swati,
Maybe you can work on your English writing skills in your free time, as you make a lot of errors and maybe that's the reason he's a little apprehensive about giving you the right work!! I hope you take this as developmental feedback.
Cheers!
From India, New Delhi
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Maybe you can work on your English writing skills in your free time, as you make a lot of errors and maybe that's the reason he's a little apprehensive about giving you the right work!! I hope you take this as developmental feedback.
Cheers!
From India, New Delhi
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hi swati Every one is suggesting you take initiatives and do somethings etc etc ........ What is your area of interest. Are you a fresher and what is your qualification. viswanath
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Dear All,
I need your suggestion. I was working in an MNC in Ahmedabad for 14 years. One day, the HR manager of this company called me and asked me to provide a vehicle for the finance manager for his trip to the factory. I had given clear instructions to the company driver to pick up the finance manager from the corporate office and drop him at the factory. Due to some domestic reasons, the driver did not inform me of his inability. The next day, the HR manager quarreled with me and asked me to quit my job immediately. Meanwhile, I spoke with the finance manager, and he did not raise any complaints about this incident. In this circumstance, what should I do? I wrote a letter addressed to the M.D. and the corporate head. After reviewing the letter, the corporate head decided to transfer me from Ahmedabad to Delhi. Before going to Delhi, I had a discussion with the supply chain head, who mentioned that I had not filed a police complaint. After one year, I left the organization under pressure and torment. However, I want to teach a lesson to that HR manager. Can anybody provide a proper reply?
Regards,
TM
From India, Ahmadabad
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I need your suggestion. I was working in an MNC in Ahmedabad for 14 years. One day, the HR manager of this company called me and asked me to provide a vehicle for the finance manager for his trip to the factory. I had given clear instructions to the company driver to pick up the finance manager from the corporate office and drop him at the factory. Due to some domestic reasons, the driver did not inform me of his inability. The next day, the HR manager quarreled with me and asked me to quit my job immediately. Meanwhile, I spoke with the finance manager, and he did not raise any complaints about this incident. In this circumstance, what should I do? I wrote a letter addressed to the M.D. and the corporate head. After reviewing the letter, the corporate head decided to transfer me from Ahmedabad to Delhi. Before going to Delhi, I had a discussion with the supply chain head, who mentioned that I had not filed a police complaint. After one year, I left the organization under pressure and torment. However, I want to teach a lesson to that HR manager. Can anybody provide a proper reply?
Regards,
TM
From India, Ahmadabad
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Dear Swathisharma,
Don't get too excited anymore. It is nothing but your boss testing your patience and observing your attitude and behavior. Please don't feel that you have no work to do. If you think about it, you can take on more tasks. There is a proverb, "turn the page and learn the work." You can go on to review old references, documents, papers, MoUs, etc., from your Department related to HR. Make use of all the resources in your company to create work for yourself. Maintain good relationships and contacts with your coworkers, colleagues, and officials in your HR Department or other departments of your company. Build a good profile with others to strengthen your position in your firm with more expertise and the ability to learn things spontaneously. If you have the willpower, you can discover many ways to find work and fulfill it with utmost commitment.
Suri Babu Komakula
From India, Vijayawada
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Don't get too excited anymore. It is nothing but your boss testing your patience and observing your attitude and behavior. Please don't feel that you have no work to do. If you think about it, you can take on more tasks. There is a proverb, "turn the page and learn the work." You can go on to review old references, documents, papers, MoUs, etc., from your Department related to HR. Make use of all the resources in your company to create work for yourself. Maintain good relationships and contacts with your coworkers, colleagues, and officials in your HR Department or other departments of your company. Build a good profile with others to strengthen your position in your firm with more expertise and the ability to learn things spontaneously. If you have the willpower, you can discover many ways to find work and fulfill it with utmost commitment.
Suri Babu Komakula
From India, Vijayawada
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The status of your position (HR Director) is enormous in any organization, in which I believe you need to drive and streamline the HR processes to align them with best practices in your industry. Put all the processes into place and interact with your business partners within the establishment in such a way that decisions to be taken by them are intuitively bounced off with you. Be visible to them, and in that regard, your boss will feel the need to engage you.
I also believe that when you were employed in the company, you and your boss did "set up and agree on standards of performance." If that did not happen, then how is he going to measure your performance and do your appraisal? Constantly bug him with your innovative ideas by sending him emailed proposals if there is a need and await his response.
From Germany
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I also believe that when you were employed in the company, you and your boss did "set up and agree on standards of performance." If that did not happen, then how is he going to measure your performance and do your appraisal? Constantly bug him with your innovative ideas by sending him emailed proposals if there is a need and await his response.
From Germany
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swati i have also faced the same . but after a month i am full of job responsibilities . you just wait from now
From India, Mumbai
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From India, Mumbai
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Hi Swati,
During this period of checking an employee, be wise by not giving you any work. Use this time to gather information about the company, create Excel sheets for employees, salary, attendance, PF, ESI, etc. One day, your boss may ask you to do this and will assess how quickly you can complete these tasks. Also, familiarize yourself with your surroundings.
HR holds a significant responsibility in an ITES company, so be prepared and watch out. All the best! 🌟
From India, Bangalore
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During this period of checking an employee, be wise by not giving you any work. Use this time to gather information about the company, create Excel sheets for employees, salary, attendance, PF, ESI, etc. One day, your boss may ask you to do this and will assess how quickly you can complete these tasks. Also, familiarize yourself with your surroundings.
HR holds a significant responsibility in an ITES company, so be prepared and watch out. All the best! 🌟
From India, Bangalore
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Hi,
One day, you should approach your boss and request a few minutes of his time to discuss the job tasks he is expecting from you. Take note of the list and focus on completing those tasks. If he mentions he is busy, express that you cannot sit idle and kindly ask for some work to do. You can also request files to review. I believe having this proactive attitude is beneficial.
Regards,
Jagannadh
From India, Visakhapatnam
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One day, you should approach your boss and request a few minutes of his time to discuss the job tasks he is expecting from you. Take note of the list and focus on completing those tasks. If he mentions he is busy, express that you cannot sit idle and kindly ask for some work to do. You can also request files to review. I believe having this proactive attitude is beneficial.
Regards,
Jagannadh
From India, Visakhapatnam
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Hi Swati,
The same thing I faced in my previous company, and the day when I got a new job (after 3 months), I realized that I was wasting my time over there. So, dear, my suggestion is to please try a new job, but while doing the same job.
Bye, take care.
From India, Delhi
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The same thing I faced in my previous company, and the day when I got a new job (after 3 months), I realized that I was wasting my time over there. So, dear, my suggestion is to please try a new job, but while doing the same job.
Bye, take care.
From India, Delhi
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My dear Swati
I have been reading the posts for quite some time. I wonder when I see most posters just on a "sympathising" mode. I think you should cross-examine yourself first - Is your thinking ("I am facing a problem..", "I am just thinking I m wasting my time ..."), belief ("My boss appoint me as HR executive ovrhre bt he don't know the actual meaning of HR responsibilities."), attitude ("spending 9 hrs in any org without any kind of work is not easy..") correct ?
I just have a few points to submit, for your consideration:
Do let us know about the developments.
Regards.
From India, Delhi
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I have been reading the posts for quite some time. I wonder when I see most posters just on a "sympathising" mode. I think you should cross-examine yourself first - Is your thinking ("I am facing a problem..", "I am just thinking I m wasting my time ..."), belief ("My boss appoint me as HR executive ovrhre bt he don't know the actual meaning of HR responsibilities."), attitude ("spending 9 hrs in any org without any kind of work is not easy..") correct ?
I just have a few points to submit, for your consideration:
- In any organization, responsibilities are not assigned immediately, esp. in HR. At times it takes two to three months.
- The very fact that you have been hired from a competitor implies that you'll not be trusted with any meaningful responsibility till you have proven to be trust-worthy.
- The task given to you was just a test of your capabilities. There are ways an organization observes performance. How can you be sure, the task has not been evaluated ? In fact, you being a fresher, I doubt whether you have been able to do justice to the task - Documents which are required in IT companies. Can you attach the document, for everyone to see ? These documents can range from Legal Compliance for IT companies to various administrative (including Logistics) functions.
- In fact, if you did not consult/seek advice from anyone in the new company, then it is doubtful that you have been able to do justice to the task assigned.
- The fact that your boss is not able to find time for you, indicates his displeasure.
- You are lucky that you have not faced any hostility from the existing team.
- There is a well known saying : Nobody will give you any work; one has to take work(responsibilities) by himself.
- After sometime, people will even say that you are not doing any work, which would appear to be true.
- Did you ever go to anybody (peers or even subordinates) and ask them, "Can I help you.." when they were busy with their work ?
- How did you utilize your time? Just by sitting idle ? Did you study any documents, personal files, circular, notices or meet people ? There is so much work happening all around, that it is difficult to find any breathing time. If you had been outgoing and helpful, I am sure you would have been saddled with work by now. Everybody likes and appreciates a helping hand !!
I hope it is not too late to salvage your position, still i would suggest you start looking for a new job immediately, and apply this new learning on the new assignment.
Do let us know about the developments.
Regards.
From India, Delhi
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Swati,
It's a good opportunity for you. As advised by SH, start doing something of your own. I would suggest the following as an HR:
1. Go through the database of all the employees, prepare MIS which contains date of joining, date of birth, addresses, educational qualifications, marriage anniversaries, etc. Start wishing all the employees by putting their birthdays/anniversaries' notices on notice boards.
2. Start reviewing Time Office Functions, such as late coming, absenteeism, etc.
3. Housekeeping and the pantry are other areas where you can make visible changes. Study the housekeeping manpower, pantry menu, discuss with employees, and make changes accordingly in the menu.
4. There are numerous opportunities. You do not need to obtain any formal permission for these activities. Just do it. Try to be creative in any single area you choose, such as the ambiance of the pantry, taste of food, music, flowers, tissue papers, proper packing, etc.
Hope you find this interesting.
Exserg
From India, New Delhi
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It's a good opportunity for you. As advised by SH, start doing something of your own. I would suggest the following as an HR:
1. Go through the database of all the employees, prepare MIS which contains date of joining, date of birth, addresses, educational qualifications, marriage anniversaries, etc. Start wishing all the employees by putting their birthdays/anniversaries' notices on notice boards.
2. Start reviewing Time Office Functions, such as late coming, absenteeism, etc.
3. Housekeeping and the pantry are other areas where you can make visible changes. Study the housekeeping manpower, pantry menu, discuss with employees, and make changes accordingly in the menu.
4. There are numerous opportunities. You do not need to obtain any formal permission for these activities. Just do it. Try to be creative in any single area you choose, such as the ambiance of the pantry, taste of food, music, flowers, tissue papers, proper packing, etc.
Hope you find this interesting.
Exserg
From India, New Delhi
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Hi Swati,
You are a very talented and hardworking person, and your boss knows it. However, he may feel that your attitude does not always align with that of your colleagues. It would be beneficial for you to reflect on whether you sometimes display a sense of superiority while working. By demonstrating a positive attitude towards all your teammates and actively building positive relationships with them, I believe you will see improvements in your work.
Best regards,
Dinesh
From India, Karnal
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You are a very talented and hardworking person, and your boss knows it. However, he may feel that your attitude does not always align with that of your colleagues. It would be beneficial for you to reflect on whether you sometimes display a sense of superiority while working. By demonstrating a positive attitude towards all your teammates and actively building positive relationships with them, I believe you will see improvements in your work.
Best regards,
Dinesh
From India, Karnal
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Dear Fatima,
Please see the suggestions given here, including mine. As I wrote earlier, in an organization, responsibilities may not be assigned immediately, especially in HR. At times, it may take two to three months. Meanwhile, you can take advantage of this lean time to know more about the new organization, culture, people, system, and processes; and at the same time, prove your usefulness to others by volunteering to help. It will not only give you an opportunity to learn but also enable you to create a good reputation by showcasing your talent and skills.
Regards.
From India, Delhi
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Please see the suggestions given here, including mine. As I wrote earlier, in an organization, responsibilities may not be assigned immediately, especially in HR. At times, it may take two to three months. Meanwhile, you can take advantage of this lean time to know more about the new organization, culture, people, system, and processes; and at the same time, prove your usefulness to others by volunteering to help. It will not only give you an opportunity to learn but also enable you to create a good reputation by showcasing your talent and skills.
Regards.
From India, Delhi
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Hi,
I think, as others have already mentioned, try not to get frustrated or bored. It could be a test of your patience or what you can do with spare time. Even if it is not a test, stay strong. You can use the time to review company policy, work on what you want to improve, or suggest. You can do online research on ways to boost your company's productivity or your personal development as an HR professional.
I suggest that in addition to meeting your boss for your roles, also send him a polite email asking when it may be convenient for him to discuss further about your responsibilities. I hope he will create some time, and it is always better to have some evidence that you tried in case management or other directors get involved and ask you what you have been doing. All the best.
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I think, as others have already mentioned, try not to get frustrated or bored. It could be a test of your patience or what you can do with spare time. Even if it is not a test, stay strong. You can use the time to review company policy, work on what you want to improve, or suggest. You can do online research on ways to boost your company's productivity or your personal development as an HR professional.
I suggest that in addition to meeting your boss for your roles, also send him a polite email asking when it may be convenient for him to discuss further about your responsibilities. I hope he will create some time, and it is always better to have some evidence that you tried in case management or other directors get involved and ask you what you have been doing. All the best.
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