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Leave Policy At AtliQ

Leave Policy for Employees

There’s an old saying which goes- “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. Our leave policy is such that it allows our employees to take days off when they need to and attend social events, take vacations or spend time with their loved ones when they need to.  Policy:  We provide a total of 39 leaves according to our HR leave policy in one year. These are divided in Paid leave, Sick Leave, Birthday Leave etc. The employee is required to submit a prior application for leave and they can use their paid leaves when they need. Whether it is a medical or personal emergency, a vacation, or simply time to relax, we never reject leave applications unless absolutely necessary.  Employees are also entitled to a special Birthday Leave in a year How It Has Benefited Us? Providing ample leaves and a special birthday leave has helped us walk the walk and create an environment with a better work-life balance. This helps employees relax and recharge when necessary and it increases their work satisfaction and overall work productivity. 

AtliQ WFH Policy

Work From Home Policy

The technology and digital marketing field are ever-evolving, and so are the people who work in these industries. Given the recent pandemic and the global shift towards remote working, it was only logical that introducing a work from home policy was one of our first steps. The work from home policy at AtliQ helps us ensure productivity in cases where employees would choose to work remotely.  Here is a brief of the policy-  Policy: Work from home arrangements can be occasional or temporary. Parenting (If a child needs their parents present, Like During the sickness of the child) Bad weather Personal Medical reasons Procedure: Employees send requests of WFH with reason to HR and their immediate reporting manager through email before the working hours start. Their managers must approve their request considering all elements we mentioned above. If the work from home arrangement spans for more than a week, managers and team Members should meet to discuss details and set specific goals, schedules, and deadlines How It Has Helped Us: At AtliQ we pride ourselves on treating our employees like family. We have immense faith in our employees and their dedication towards work, which made it apparent that they could work remotely without physical oversight when they needed to. This has helped us look after our employees and provide flexibility to support them fulfill their duties in and outside of work. 

Digital Transformation of HR

Digital Transformation of HR

While ‘HR Digital Transformation’ is becoming a new buzzword among HR Professionals, many of them fail to understand the real meaning of the word. For a good reason, it is becoming a buzzword, given the fact that technology has changed the potential ability of every field, and thus why not the human resource department. However, digital HR transformation is a different thing. Here’s our shared knowledge to help to dive deeper, into the human resource digital transformation.  What is HR Digital Transformation?  Human Resource digital transformation is a process of changing operational HR processes to data-driven automated processes. The HR team takes up the dual challenge of transforming the operations and the workforce and the way of working. While businesses are growing exponentially by implementing AI, blockchain, machine learning, and much more; the HR team is still stuck with papers and excel sheets to interpret data.  In simpler terms, the HR digital transformation is not only about HR, it also involves the organization as a whole.  Why HR digital transformation?  For the longest, human resource professionals have been consumed with face-to-face communication and a lot of paperwork. Everything has been about paperwork- right from payroll, attendance, performance management, candidate management, onboarding process, etc. The digital transformation of HR is moving these processes to technology-based systems and making data-driven decisions.  HR digital transformation starts with the leadership, culture, and the way the organization works. Caring about the employees’ needs and implementing the learnings is the foremost important thing in the company culture and thus in HR digital transformation. Also, a company cannot be fully digitally transformed. It is an ever-evolving process that will support the way an employee works. The ultimate goal of any transformation has to be supporting the people whenever needed, right from how they want to be hired to how they want to work.  The major benefits which a company will be enjoying with the digital transformation in HR include simplified monitoring, improvised employee experience, data-informed decision, etc. Digitalization helps the company save time and money by improving communication, providing a better environment to work in, and driving productivity. While HR leads the digital transformation, it not only involves the leaders but also engages employees and ensures picking up the right technology & process.  Myths about HR Digital Transformation  HR Digital transformation will make the culture robotic: FALSE. Implementing a self-service employee portal cuts down the facetime for the employees and the HR. Through this, the employees are satisfied as they get what they need and efficiency is also improved. It is merely adapting to new technologies: HR digital transformation is not just introducing new technologies, but also amplifying the culture, aligning the company goals, and working as a people-centric business. The team must be led by the adoption of transforming the environment and making the employees feel invested.       The transformation will be completed once certain tasks are done: There is no end goal for the transformation. It is a continuous process that is designed to support the company culture and the environment people work in.      Works only for young talents: These user-friendly technologies are designed in a way that even older employees can get used to them easily. It also shortens the learning curves and enables quick information delivery.    How to bring in a Digital Transformation of HR in an organization  For the HR digital transformation approach, there is no one-fit-all. Every organization is different and thus has its own specific needs. Here are a few key stages which we have practiced and believe that all companies should check to make the shift.  Keeping first things first, the HR digital transformation starts with identifying the goals and ways to achieve them. When figuring out the goal, figure out the gap and the room for improvement in the system, culture, and process.  Open communication with the leader and employees is the key to achieving success. Make sure that you bring everyone on the same page before proceeding with the implementation. It becomes important for people to see an outline of the goal, status, and gap before they work toward them.     Create a plan on how you want the new HR system to look and function. Make sure it addresses the identified gaps for improvement. Get involved with representatives of every department and make sure that the chosen technology serves their needs too. Get back to the management and employees for their feedback and refinement.  Put your plans into action and implement the new HR tools and processes. Once the process is smoothened, measure the progress over time and ensure it matches the needs of your HR department along with the needs of employees and the overall organization.  How can HR support digital transformation?  While talking about digital transformation, HR professionals are the ones who play a vital role in bringing in the transformation of the whole organization. Innovation in culture is quite essential and the absence of which might hamper the digital transformation. Here’s how the HR department supports digital transformation:  By hiring new talents who align with the digital goals and also have capabilities like design thinking, data-oriented mindset, etc  Create an agile and innovative culture that allows pursuing the changes and encourages to take initiatives.  Establish the right communication stream, as transformation is a long-term process and requires strategic planning.  Align with business analysts to adopt digital transformation   Though with the digital transformation organizations are replacing the existing technologies, it is more about the adoption of something new, and how well the employees adapt to the same and work together to support the goal. The HR department is the most important pillar of support for the organization, as they bring in the most valuable resources and talents to succeed. The faster HR transforms itself, the more transformation it can bring to the business.  To conclude, we can say that digital transformation is implementing digital technologies with the business process to improve the overall productivity of the organization and thus enhance the customer experience. Have an idea to automate your HR process? Have a word with us now!!

Flexible Working Hours at AtliQ

Flexible Working Hours

Every business which is being developed needs to implement flexible hours and comprehend the importance of it for the employers as well as employees.

Open door Policy at AtliQ Technologies

Keep The Doors Open- Open Door Policy

Knock Knock!! Who’s there?  Open Door Policy! The door is open for you.  At AtliQ, we believe that we are formed from our values and ideologies. Our culture decides the way our employees behave internally and represent externally. We believe it is important for the employees to have a cordial relationship with their superior and the management. This ensures a smooth information flow and better understanding at work. Transparency is most important at any hierarchical level to avoid conflicts and confusion. This ensures that no one feels neglected when any issues arise. And thus, the implementation of the open-door policy feels right by all means.    What is the Open Door Policy?   In simple terms, this policy means that the doors of the superiors and management remain open for the employees. This gives the employees the liberty to walk up to the leaders and discuss issues with them. The major benefit of this policy is that it provides an open forum to discuss any issue or queries.   Benefits of Open Door Policy The most spoken-about benefit of an open-door policy is open communication. However, many other benefits can bring a drastic change in the work culture by implementing this policy. Such benefits include:  Brings attention to issues that management might not be aware of  Removes barriers by letting employees speak without fear of retaliation  Free talking might lead to the solution of unseen issues  Build a trusting and respectful environment Allows employees to receive feedback  Opportunity for employees to offer suggestions, input, or share any innovative idea  Gives employees to discuss private setting to discuss a personal matter Low turnover and high retention rate   Also, this policy has its own advantage for the managers too. When a manager is guiding an employee toward a solution, they empower confidence and independent thinking. With these skills, the next time the same employee might not only bring in the problem but also possibly suggest a solution. This makes it easy for the manager to implement the change and also allows the employees to take up more responsibilities and ownership. This also encourages a highly productive workforce.  Even though setting an efficient open door policy in a workplace seems easy and doesn’t require much effort, keeping the below points in mind will make it easier.  Get support from employees: Every policy’s ultimate goal is employee welfare. Thus start this by explaining to them how the policy would prove beneficial to them and if they want such a policy.  Set boundaries: The goal is to add a boost to the well-being of employees without abuse of power. However, while implementing this, it is important to ensure the right use of the power. There should be clear restrictions on what topics can be discussed and what topics are prohibited.  Collect Feedback: A regular feedback session would make the employees understand the seriousness of the open policy. An effective feedback session is always a two-way street. The management should also be able to openly communicate with employees when an issue is reported and also share and brainstorm the solution.    Listen & Act: The motive of the open-door policy is not only to allow the employees to share their concerns but also to solve them. The manager should be able to drive the conversation towards a solution.   However, the major misconception of this policy lies in its name itself. Managers consider an open-door policy means literally keeping their door open irrespective of anything. But if not managed effectively, it is the managers who might have to face problems with their duty completion.    Open Door Policy @ AtliQ Technologies  At AtliQ, we believe that the role of the managing director, CEO, or department heads is not just to sit in a locked cabin and shout at the failure, But we rather know that they are supposed to be the strongest support for the employee.  For us, this is more than just another form of communication with our employees. It is more about genuinely hearing out their concerns, and welcoming their innovative ideas. Through this, we have been able to add a couple of service lines and cost-saving methods. Implementation of this policy has made it easier for us to strip away the barriers and made the employees feel more heard. Also, the management has been able to provide transparency and immediate implementation of solutions when problems/suggestions arose. As a result of this, the employees are more comfortable speaking up about their concerns and ideas.    Much to everyone’s amusement, none of our leaders distance themselves by sitting in a locked cabin. They sit with the team, and always encourage healthy interaction. It gives us a more positive ambiance and motivates the employees to perform better.    

Lunch Hours at AtliQ Technologies

Lunch Hours

A family that eats together stays together, and a shared meal always tastes better.

Day Dream coming true- NAP POLICY

Day Dream Coming True- NAP POLICY

“Early to bed & early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” Benjamin Franklin In Poor Richard’s Almanack.  But is this possible in today’s world, with so many distractions and a messed up work-life balance? Even though an adult is suggested to get a minimum of seven to nine hours of sleep, it becomes impossible for them to achieve it. A sleep-deprived individual’s graph goes downwards in terms of alertness and performance. Decreased alertness impairs the mind’s ability to think and process.  Did you know in San Sebastian, Spain; the locals enjoy a siesta, during which the shops close down and employees enjoy a long lunch and a healthy nap. Sounds fascinating, right? We all have experienced this when we feel tired at work, during post-lunch hours, mostly having just eaten a lot. But unfortunately, not all of us are in Spain or work at Google.  Nap Policy In Corporate  With the employees opting for newer opportunities and jumping for more flexible jobs, employers are looking for novel ways to attract and retain top talents. Coffee & snacks, trips, maternity leaves, incentives, etc have been the tricks to win over the job candidates till now. And the most recent addition to the list is- NAP ROOMS.   A nap is important as it sends a signal to the brain that it’s time to rest. And thus it is absolutely alright to give oneself a downtime in the middle of a working day. In today’s work world, employees are exposed to tech overload and have a high screen time. When an employee tries to focus on multiple things at the same time, they tend to start losing brainpower. And that’s when a short power nap brings the tiredness back to zero and allows them to get back to work refreshed and conquer the rest of their to-do list. Benefits of Naps at Work  Sleep Foundation states that a nap of 30 minutes helps in restoring alertness, reduces mistakes, and enhances performance. Apart from this, the other benefits of napping between work are:    It reverses the productivity destroying effects of a poor night’s sleep It boosts memory & information retention by five times.  It improves cognitive function and creative thinking.  It reduces stress and anxiety.  It is better when compared to caffeine intake.  Just as the saying goes- “Every coin has two sides”, there are few studies that don’t approve of napping at work. Those are based on the studies that showed that participants end up being more sleepy or tired after nap time. Irrespective of the benefits of napping, afternoon naps are definitely not for everyone. A few cases when napping can be a con are: Insomniac at night: When one knows they can have a nap at noon, their mind tries to alter the circadian rhythms and thus causing nighttime sleep trouble.  For those who suffer from an unidentified sleep disorder: There are unidentified sleep disorders that take pretty long to be cured altogether. But once a reliable relief is found, the day’s sleepiness would disappear.   Diabetic: Certain research shows that long afternoon naps are linked to Type II diabetics. The study held by the University of Tokyo stated that there is a 45% increase in the incidence of diabetics with long afternoon naps.  Daytime fatigue: Other than sleep disorders, there are a lot of reasons that can cause daytime sleepiness. The best way to overcome it is by consulting a doctor and identifying the root cause. Once the root cause is known, one can reclaim the daytime energy better.    Nap Policy @ ATLIQ TECHNOLOGIES  While other HRs were busy zooming in on the people who were yawning, our HR was busy drafting the Nap Policy mail for us. Once upon a time, napping on a desk was grounds for firing, but now is actively encouraged. We believe that short naps actually increase productivity rather than limit it.  Introduced on 21st February 2022, the policy has received a warm welcome. Even though the employees were reluctant initially, they are now more open to the idea. AtliQers now catch a little snooze and get back to doing the best possible job they can. For us, our company culture is one of the top priorities and we ensure to deliver it right. Our employees can nap during/post lunchtime, during tea breaks, or whenever they feel like they need a minute to recharge.  By the way…..We are looking for nap pods! Lets us know :P       (Just kidding… We are happily sleeping on our desks.)   

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