Punctuality at work is often emphasized to keep things running smoothly and maintain discipline among team members. Recently, a situation at a Mumbai-based company shed light on the challenges and unexpected outcomes that can arise from enforcing strict rules. Kaushal Shah, the founder of Evor Beauty, decided to implement a new policy aimed at addressing lateness among his employees.
The rule was straightforward: everyone needed to be at their desks by 9:30 AM, or face a Rs 200 fine. This decision came after Shah noticed a trend of employees arriving significantly late, which was disrupting the company's daily operations. Last week, To increase the productivity in office, I made a strict rule for everyone to be in the office by 9:30 am (earlier we used to come by 10-11) and if we‘re late, we pay Rs.
200 as penalty. This is me paying it for the 5th time🫠 — Kaushal (@_kaushalshah) However, despite Shah's clear directive, the policy took an unexpected turn. In a candid moment on social media, Shah admitted that he himself had been late to the office multiple times, resulting in fines totaling Rs 1,000.
This revelation sparked a lively discussion online, with many questioning the fairness and effectiveness of a policy that the company's own founder struggled to uphold. Sharing his experiences on X (formerly Twitter), Shah openly acknowledged his lapses, posting, "This is me paying it for the 5th time," along with a screenshot of his latest Rs 200 fine. He also clarified tha.