Absconded from a BPO Job: Can You Reapply for a Different Role in the Same Company?

Hi, I wanted to know in a BPO, if a person has absconded, is he eligible to reapply for a job in the same company but in a different process?

Termination and Rehiring Considerations

AOD is one form of termination. Most organizations do not rehire AOD employees, so it is advised to never burn bridges and ensure a smooth and clean exit.

In any industry, they never accept such a candidate either for the same or another position. It is a basic rule that is the same in all industries.

You can join the company by clearing your dues with interest, but if you join the company, will you expect the same respect from your management or from your coworkers? Please think from that angle and reconsider rejoining the same organization.

Wish you all the best.

Maybe "Absconding On Duty."

Yes, "pon" is right. AOD means Absconding on Duty. In simple terms, AOD means when an employee is not coming to work for a reasonable number of days (usually 3 days) without permission and cannot be contacted, then the employee is considered AOD.

There are two things - convention and law. While almost all companies may follow a convention of not recruiting back an absconded person for obvious reasons, the law does not deny the opportunity to the person per se. The answer to your question, therefore, is - Yes, technically, a person is eligible to apply for a position at an organization where he/she worked in the past but did not separate following the internal process. If the act of absconding invited legal action (pending with the organization), beware, you will play into the hands of the organization to reopen the case!

All said and done, at the outset, try to always separate cleanly. No organization is that cruel to force anyone to take the extreme step. Remember that "Organization is always bigger than the individual".

The Importance of Following Exit Procedures

Following a healthy and smooth exit procedure is always advisable. Absconding from duties and leaving the organization without serving the notice period or not following exit procedures is a bad practice in HR. Organizations may adopt different kinds of policies such as hire, fire, retire, and resign. One has to follow the same procedure and respect the system to make a healthy exit without troubling organizational interests.

In my view, a person who absconds from duties and affects organizational interests or disrupts a smooth workflow should face consequences. Companies should not provide positive feedback during background checks at any point in his career, and companies should not hire a person without submitting relieving and service certificates. If you find out that he is working somewhere, you should inform the concerned HR of that firm and should not rehire the same person at any cost. This approach will not foster healthy HR practices in your firm.

One has to comply with organizational policies and show the same level of interest in a job at entry and exit times. It is essential to think about the ethical aspects of the job and value-based work life.

It depends on company policy and strategies. My company does not rehire a person in any case; one can work only once in his/her lifetime for my company. In general, it is advisable not to rehire a person with whom you have already had a bad experience.

Regards,
Lokender

Hi friends, in cases where employees have absconded due to the working environment of the company, of which management is well aware, I don't think there would be a problem in rejoining the company.

Regards,
Anand Tezasvi

HR Activities: Hiring, Re-hiring, and Absconding

Hiring, re-hiring, and absconding are all HR activities. They cannot be codified in law; it is basically a science of human behavior. As long as an organization requires the services of an individual (employee) and the individual requires employment, anything and everything is possible. Human behavior keeps changing every day. If an individual has talent and the organization is in need, there is nothing wrong in re-joining or seeking re-employment. The decision on both sides has to be an informed one, with an understanding of the risks involved. Cheers!

Once a person absconds from any company, mainly in IT, his or her details will be updated on NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Services Companies). This means that you cannot apply for the same company, and it will also add a black spot on your resume. Seniors, please correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks,

Regards

He has every right to apply. However, the decision lies with the company on whether to consider or reject the application. In some cases, they may consider it, while in others, they may reject the application. Nonetheless, the choice to send the application to them is yours.

Regards,
D. Gurumurthy
LL. HR & IR Consultant

Well, it depends on the company, but normally companies do not rehire any employee if the employee quits against the rules or policies.