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Many banks, and perhaps other organisations, check for indispensability by means of a mandatory vacation policy. If one is indispensable then it should become a
by bsdz 5y ago
Many banks, and perhaps other organisations, check for indispensability by means of a mandatory vacation policy. If one is indispensable then it should become apparent when they are forced not to work, log-in or reply to emails for this short period. This policy might also pick up other issues such as some types of fraud that might require constant attention (e.g. hiding evidence as it appears).
- ihateolives 5y agoI had an eye-opener when at one of my previous jobs I was on scehduled vacation, but just dropped by in the office to pick up some things I left there. My boss was sitting at his desk, saw me, and instead of giving me a work related chit-chat immediately proceeded to tell me: "What are you doing here? Go away, you're on vacation so go and have some fun and rest, we can handle this. I don't want you to hang around in the office when you should be vacationing instead. Go!" After that I've always judged all my superiors to according on how they handle situations like that and I've been trying to act the same, respecting the time off of others.
- Aeolun 5y agoHah, I had the same. It’s now my mark of a great boss, but unfortunately I haven’t found anyone similar yet. I’ve now emigrated, but if I ever move back I’d happily work there again.
- ihateolives 5y agoHe was a great boss indeed. We didn't click on personal level, but he was good leader and I respect him even more because he didn't need to be buddies with people in order to have great work relationship.