Nurturing Talent- Union Leader

Nurturing Talent- Union Leader

He was one of my sincere and efficient workers. But I found him getting involved in union activities. That worried me; I called him to my office one day. I told him that I have worked with Union leaders and they have a very tough life. You have to be prepared if you want to be involved. Please consider the four points I tell you, take your time over that and if you still want to go ahead kindly come and see me after 4 days.

1. You will not have any time for family; will not see them for days
2. You will be hunted - me, personnel dept and even police.
3. Your pay will reduce- overtime, bonus etc
4. Be prepared for violence, stone throwing etc

He came to see me after 4 days and said that he has considered the points, but he is under pressure from all and he would like to help in these troubled times. His family and young kid will get help from his brothers. Then I told him to take care of the next 4 points,

1. You will work on job assigned in a visible place like in front of my office
2. There will not be any discussions, meetings in work place
3. When you have to meet workers, you will tell the time away from duty to your supervisor for information to time office.
4. When you are called by senior management or Personnel, make sure they authorize your attendance for that time; otherwise there will be trouble later.
All the best and you can come to me for any help if required.

He stuck to the deal, was highly regarded by all and set an example.

Ratnakar Misra

VP, National HRD Network, Patna Chapter

(This was published in NHRDN Newsletter.)