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Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has sent a strong message to his employees about their poor attendance, which has sparked a wave of discussion online. On December 17, Aggarwal expressed his disappointment after tracking the company's attendance data, which he found to be "shocking." The CEO warned that the Human Resources (HR) team would be reaching out to specific employees who had been absent without valid reasons.
In his message, Aggarwal made it clear that starting Monday, there would be stricter expectations when it comes to attendance. He also addressed the excuses employees had made for their absences, including complaints about the company's facial recognition system, which some claimed was providing incorrect data. Aggarwal dismissed these claims, stating, "Let's not insult basic intelligence."
Aggarwal's message emphasized that employees should attend work regularly, contribute to the company's mission, and do good work. He also highlighted that employees who fail to show up without valid reasons were disrespecting not only the company but also their hardworking colleagues.
Wow. A really stern message from Ola founder @bhash to staff on work from office and poor attendance data, which he has been tracking.
— digbijay mishra (@digbijaymishra1) December 17, 2024
Don't fleece the company by not showing up,per internal note.
Apparently staff have said facial recognition data is wrong on attendance. pic.twitter.com/14kuBgGhww
"Everyone has the basic self-respect not to fleece the company by not even turning up for work," Aggarwal stated. He expressed concern that those who were absent without cause were dishonoring the efforts of those who put in genuine hard work. The CEO further clarified that there was no work-from-home (WFH) policy in place at Ola, except for those with "genuine needs."
The warning has since gone viral on social media, with many commenting on Aggarwal's bold approach to tackling attendance issues. Some have supported his stance, agreeing that regular attendance is essential for company growth, while others have expressed concern over the strict nature of the message.
With this message, Bhavish Aggarwal hopes to remind employees of their responsibility towards the company and the importance of maintaining professionalism and discipline in the workplace.
