Comments on: Integrity, Should It Matter?

By: Sonnie

Sonnie — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:38:57 +0000

Hi Aileen,

Sorry for the late reply.

Harshness depends on how the tardiness affects your operations (monetary loss, image of company etc.).

As a general rule, written warning starts at the 5th tardiness
6 days suspension on the 6th
12 days suspension on the 7th
12 days suspension with warning of separation on the 8th
and termination on the 9th

You’re correct that prescription period is good only for a month, but you should have a policy on habitual delinquency that will address the combination of infractions committed in a given period.

By: Aileen Afunggol

Aileen Afunggol — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:04:34 +0000

Hi!

I am new to my company and there’s a lot of policies to be revised.

I am currently working on the policy on Tardiness.
My questions are:
1. When can we say harsh is harsh? Like in the current policy it states that:

1st- Offense- Written Warning
2nd Offense- 1 day suspension
3rd- Offense- 3 day suspension
Until you reached the 8th offense- Dismissal

Each offense means every time you are late you commit one. So in a month’s time if you came in late 8x, you’ll be dismissed. Prescription resets to 0 every month.

Is this fair? harsh?
I wish to get suggestions on provisions in revising the policy. A sample actual policy maybe?

Thanks for your time.

Have a great weekend ahead.
thanks, aileen

By: Jan Alvin

Jan Alvin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:44:40 +0000

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By: Gemini

Gemini — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:55:27 +0000

I am of the opinion that Integrity is THE most important characteristic – be it in the corporate world, personal relationships, or in general. I am delighted that we are understanding its important and are now open to discuss about it.

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By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:35:11 +0000

So few people speak of integrity these days… and fewer live with integrity. Yes, it matters. I could probably write a thesis on the subject… it’s that important to me and my life. Thanks for this very thought-provoking post, Sonnie!

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