How Can I Impress My Boss During Probation and Suggest an Employee Survey?

Certainly! Here is the corrected version of your text:

Can I suggest my boss for an employee satisfaction survey as I handle the Nasik branch alone, and my seniors work at the Punjab branch while our main boss is in Bangalore? He is coming to meet me during my probation period for the first time. During this period, I am planning to show him all my work activities as well as make suggestions through a presentation. Is it fine? Also, please advise on what else I can do to showcase my abilities more effectively.

Well, you are right; you should try your best to impress, but please don't overpromise and underdeliver. Think twice about whatever you are going to suggest to him. Ensure you are able to handle it and will be able to continue the same in the future also.

Hi Pragati,

As Mr. Simhan already suggested, please provide further details so that the suggestions we can give will be really helpful. There are no problems in conducting the survey, but you have to understand the company's culture before you suggest something. There are many companies that are not yet prepared for such surveys and are afraid of the outcomes.

Awaiting your reply... :)

Following are the details of my company I am working for. Thailand-based MNC company. In India, we have 16 branches, and I have to handle Nasik branch as well as sub-branches like Niphad, Malegaon. Here in Nasik, we have started our plant just 6 months ago, and I have been working here for 3 months. We currently have 50 staff in the Nasik branch, and within a few months, it will increase to 200.

Hi Pragati,

I want to understand one thing: when did you join your present company? Based on this, I can suggest how to proceed to impress your boss during your probation period.

Note:

1) If you have joined very recently, then use your experience to create a presentation that will impress your boss. Be careful when creating the presentation; it should offer more benefits to employees as well as management.

Hi Ajay Gaekwad,

I am confused about my future and my career. Currently, I have been working in a top BPO company for the last 4 years. My qualification is a PG Diploma in IT, and you know how demanding the BPO field can be. It's very stressful work. Can anyone suggest to me how I can grow my career in the BPO sector or the customer service industry if I decide to change my field?

Regards,
Ajay Gaekwad

Hi Ajay,

As you mentioned that you have been in the BPO industry for 4 years and are interested in understanding why you want to change your career, I suggest checking with your current company's HR department. In the BPO industry, there is typically IT support available for IVR and software assistance provided by them. I recommend focusing on this area. If you do not wish to continue in the same industry for some time, consider learning new technologies where you can utilize your skills effectively.

Currently, embedded technology is experiencing significant growth (having knowledge of .NET technology would be an added advantage). I advise concentrating on this field.

I would like to know your areas of interest; whether it is IT or ITES. Based on your preferences, I can provide you with more tailored suggestions.

Please let me know your thoughts so I can offer further guidance.

Hi Pragati,

What did you do in these three months? What is your total experience in your current field?

As you mentioned, your branch is currently staffed by 50 employees and will soon be ramping up to 200 employees.

Are you in HR or Operations?

If you are in HR, focus on streamlining processes and creating new policies based on your branch's requirements. Approach the branch head and gather their input.

If you are in Operations, work closely with HR to better understand the processes and then provide your suggestions.

One key area to focus on is that, with only 50 employees in the branch, you could initiate a program called "Voice of Employee." Conduct this program to gather feedback from all employees, share this feedback with higher officials, and propose solutions. When conducting this program, pay close attention to each employee's behavior and attitude.

I hope this works out, and I have many more ideas to share where you can excel. I wish you all the best for your future endeavors.

Hi all,

Questions raised by Satya Penubothu clearly indicate that we need more answers before we can guide Pragati. In addition, Pragati, please tell us what qualifications you have, how much work experience you have prior to joining this company, and how much you know about Employee Satisfaction Surveys (ESS). Please see Why Employee Attitude Surveys Fail by Dr. William Steinberg - Employee Satisfaction Surveys for some problems with ESS. As someone has suggested, concentrate on what you have achieved rather than suggesting conducting ESS at this stage of expansion.

Have a nice day.

Simhan
A retired academic in the UK.

Thank you, Satya, sir, for your good wishes and the valuable information. Yes, I have joined this organization in December 2010 and have 6 months of experience in the time office only. Here, I have learned many things that I had not learned in my previous organization. I feel lucky to be working in an MNC company; both my previous and current organizations are MNCs. I have learned many things here. Now, I am planning to suggest an employee benefit PowerPoint presentation to my boss, as well as an employee satisfaction survey. I have prepared a questionnaire and the PowerPoint presentation. I am now wondering what else I should suggest to my boss. I think these two things may not be enough. I am confused about my two suggestions, which are about the employee satisfaction survey and employee benefits. If I suggest implementing these policies in our HR department, considering I am currently on probation, we would need to apply them to all 16 branches across India. Conducting such a survey would involve significant costs and be challenging. Should I suggest these two things or not? What else can I suggest to them? I am responsible for managing only 50 people in Nashik, so it wouldn't be difficult for me to handle it here. That's why I am considering suggesting these ideas to my boss. Sir, please guide me on this. 😞

Hi Pragati,

Thank you for sharing insights about your experience in your current and previous companies.

Let me highlight some areas where you can focus and stand out in front of your management. Conducting employee surveys and giving PowerPoint presentations may not be enough to make your boss happy; he should feel proud of you after your personal meeting with him.

1) Propose additional salary components that are non-taxable.

2) Propose Gratuity through LIC and include this in your CTC component.

3) Reduce man-hours and increase productivity.

4) Conduct internal employee surveys.

5) Foster a more friendly atmosphere within the organization.

6) Listen to the voice of employees.

7) Organize fun activities at work every weekend.

8) Invite guest lecturers from top universities.

9) Develop policies and discuss them with all HODs.

10) Enhance employee welfare activities.

11) Suggest a two-day workshop within the organization where you provide solutions for ongoing meetings.

12) Hold monthly meetings to discuss the organization's growth (small get-together events) and award the Best Employee Award for Attendance, Project Work, etc.

I am interested to know more about the content of the PowerPoint presentation you plan to show your boss. By considering the above points, you can enhance your presentation for your boss.

I hope this helps you in preparing to present to your boss.

Satya, sir, I have one more query about gratuity and retirement plans. These two things I want to suggest to my boss. However, as I share my company information, my company is a Thailand-based MNC. I am thinking they may not agree to pay for these things. I just want your suggestion: should I suggest these two things and how? I have no idea about the conditions required to apply for these benefits; I only know the eligibility.

Hi Pragati,

Whether it is a US/Thailand/German-based company, they work with Indians. Being Indian, try to provide all possibilities and support to Indian employees. Also, ensure that your management appreciates this.

I am mentioning this because your company might be registered under the Indian Shops and Establishment Act, even though your headquarters are in Thailand. So, do not worry about this and focus on the facilities you provide to your employees/colleagues, ensuring that your management is satisfied with your approach and performance.

Regarding Gratuity, Retirement Plan, or Superannuation Plan, implement whichever benefits employees the most. Before implementation, discuss this with the employees, as implementing these may result in a reduction in their take-home income.

Therefore, be proactive and share this information carefully. Before discussing with employees, consult with LIC Gratuity Office personnel about Gratuity and Superannuation, and then present it to your colleagues and employer.

Additionally, whatever plans you are formulating, include them in the CTC component and seek approval. This way, there will be no need for additional payment from the management for these benefits. If not, persuade your management to pay the designated component in addition to CTC.

It may be a bit challenging, but try to implement these suggestions. By doing so, you will earn recognition from your employer and colleagues.

"We make our own fortunes and call them fate." - Benjamin Disraeli

Do not say the above sentence; instead, strive for the best while expecting the least. Remember, success is the ability to move from one failure to another without losing enthusiasm.

Sir, I want to know the difference between gratuity through the company or through LIC. Is there any benefit if I suggest to my boss that gratuity can be paid through LIC? Here, my organization does not provide gratuity through LIC. I searched for Gratuity benefits through LIC, but I am unsure about what basic things we cannot get through the company but can get through LIC.

Hi Pragati,

Coming to Company & LIC, there are lots of differences. For Company:
- An employee who works their tenure with the present employer without any break for 5 years or 4 years 6 months and 1 day is eligible for a total of 5 years of gratuity payment.

For LIC:
- An employee pays from their salary, and the amount is deposited through the company into the LIC gratuity fund. The employee is then eligible to receive the payment even if they serve for 6 months or more.

This is the difference between Company and LIC Gratuity Office. Feel free to revert to me for any clarification.

Satya sir, can I suggest that a grievance handling procedure should be implemented in my organization? Recently, there have been two ongoing issues in my branch. I have put in my best effort to resolve them, but the issues persist. For instance, I need to contact my senior in Pune if an employee from the Nasik branch has completed their probation period and should receive a confirmation letter. However, due to heavy workloads, they are not providing me with the confirmation letter for the person from the Nasik branch.

Simultaneously, there is an issue in the production department regarding the monthly mobile bill deduction for a person who is no longer using the service. When this employee joined the organization, the production person was using the SIM card. Two years ago, the SIM was returned, and a new one has been in use since then. Despite this, the bill payment deduction is still being made from the production department person's salary.

To address such issues, it is essential to implement a grievance handling procedure. What is your opinion on this, sir? Before proceeding further, I would like to mention that my company is a leader in the poultry business. Can I propose implementing this procedure in the poultry business? These issues may seem minor, but there are many more. I kindly seek your advice on the appropriate approach to resolve them. I have already discussed this matter with my GM, yet the issue persists.