Our HR department has recently implemented a strict policy requiring everyone to follow the 9 to 6 work hours. Since then, management has been closely monitoring time, and there's a heightened focus on punctuality. There have been multiple instances where we’ve had to rush just to punch in before 9:15 AM, and if we're even a minute late, we’re required to explain ourselves. This applies to the team leads and managers as well, who are seen scrambling to clock in on time.
While we understand that adhering to company policy is important, the reality is that our team often works well beyond 6 PM, sometimes staying until 7:30 or even 8 PM, to meet our targets. We’re regularly working on weekends, public holidays, and during festivals, but there are no overtime benefits or additional perks for these extra hours. Additionally, we’re not given the option to work from home, unlike other departments like IT.
For those considering joining, I’d advise you to carefully evaluate your preferences. If you're looking for a job if flexibility is important to you, or if you want a role with more balance, you might want to consider alternatives.
If you're new or unsure of your skills, this team could work for you as the high level manager so kind and doesn’t typically dismiss underperforming employees nor take any action. In fact, they often assign simpler tasks to those who doesn't show interest in learning, and shifting the workload to other team members those who works sincerely.
after all efforts we put and we aren't getting a single day WFH. Our manager told that HR is not allowing WFH.
