It is unfortunate that one of your employees is suffering from a paralytic attack, which is seriously hampering his normal day-to-day work-related activities. In such cases, the approach of the management varies from company to company. I have worked with some well-known MNCs, and let me tell you, these companies not only care for their employees but also have empathy and compassion for those whose earning capacity is severely affected by ill health or accidents. We continue to support such employees and transfer them to a department or area where they can handle lighter work without compromising the quality of their output. We do not dismiss such employees simply because they are no longer as productive or able to perform at their previous level.
As an HR professional, I believe we should all have sensitivity, empathy, and compassion and make an effort to understand the pain, suffering, and challenges of others by putting ourselves in their shoes. Unfortunately, some comments from colleagues in my field suggest that they only believe in cutting ties rather than finding solutions. It is important to consider how we would feel if we were in a similar situation. How would we react if our management took a similar stance against us? Would we accept their decision happily if we were paralyzed or unable to work due to illness?
I recently came across a case where an employee, Jagdish Gupta, was dismissed without any prior notice while on sick leave for about a month and a half. Isn't it shameful that some individuals still operate in a manner reminiscent of the autocratic kings of old, who callously took lives without reason or mercy?
Mitesh, I urge you to discuss with your management the possibility of transitioning this employee to a lighter workload. Let's not prolong his suffering any further; he is already enduring enough.
Regards,
Rakesh Srivastav