Businessman on why being too nice to staff can backfire
Rohit Malhotra, a businessman, reflects on the challenges of having a lenient management style. He warns that kindness can sometimes backfire, leading employees to ignore work policies and commitments. Despite his efforts to create a supportive work environment, he struggles with attendance issues, especially during lunch. This trend of decreased accountability is something he has noticed in…
Rohit Malhotra, the owner of an Indian home decor shop, has shared a video on Instagram explaining the drawbacks of being excessively lenient with employees. In the video, Malhotra, who manages a staff of eight, discusses how his employees' frequent absences and tardiness are a result of his accommodating nature.
Malhotra asserts that his employees are not motivated to take their responsibilities seriously when they are not held accountable. He contrasts his approach with that of shopkeepers who are harsh with their staff, but mentions that he does not have such a nature. He believes that being too kind and understanding can lead to a situation where employees stop respecting work rules.
The businessman points out that his employees often use various excuses, such as going to other places during lunch breaks, to justify their tardiness. Malhotra argues that being lenient does not necessarily make employees more responsible. He emphasizes that his policy is not to abuse employees but rather to maintain a balance between being considerate and ensuring discipline in the workplace.
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