Staff Crisis: UCO Bank asks Branch Heads not to sanction Frequent Leaves of Staff

UCO Bank – one of the public sector banks in India, has asked branch heads not to sanction Frequent Leaves of Staff and not to demand deputation. This letter has been issued by UCO Bank Zonal Head Dehradun.

Read what UCO Bank Letter Said

Subject: Availment of frequent leaves / Unnecessary demand of deputation.

We all are aware about the present performance of our branches and we all know that the present situation demands more than 100% efforts by all staffs, so that the trend of decline in performance can be arrested and an inclusive growth can be ensured.

However, it is observed with lot of pain that still the staff at branches/offices are not taking the present matter seriously and giving priority to their personal commitment and not worried about bank’s concern, as instances of proceeding on frequent leaves and long leaves are noticed without any proper backup planning and demanding staffs on deputation, to run the branches.

It is also observed that many staff members are frequently taking medical leave on small medical grounds and the Branch Heads are sanctioning leaves of staff posted in branches without ensuring genuineness of medical certificate produced, which is a very serious offence.

In this regard, it should be noted carefully that smooth functioning of any branch is the primary responsibility of every Branch Head and he/she should ensure the fact that branch would be able to run despite sanction of the leave of the concern staff. Also, no staff shall proceed on leave (except exigency) until the leave is sanctioned in HRMS.

We would like to advise clearly and strictly that deputation should not be treated as substitute of leave of any staff and before sanction of leave, Branch Head has to ensure the alternate staff, else, the branch has to be managed with the available staff strength only.

All staff must desist from availing such frequent leaves.

Ensure strict compliance without fail.