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Senior Cabin crew members of Tata-owned <keyword id="6378232" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="air-india-express" source="Orion">Air India Express</keyword> (AIX) have voiced concerns over alleged breach of code of conduct by the company and sought the Union Civil Aviation Ministry's intervention in the matter. Senior staff claim that they are facing mental harassment and abrupt contract reductions, raising doubts about the airline's management practices. "As per the latest employment letter issued by the management, cabin crew members are not permitted to take part of any trade union activities. This decision has been made to break the unity and stop Union work in the name of Air India Express Employees Union registered under BMS," reads the letter sent by the AIX employees union to Civil Aviation Minister <keyword id="29632" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="jyotiraditya-scindia" source="Orion">Jyotiraditya Scindia</keyword>. The letter further claims that as per the recent decision taken by the HR team led by <keyword id="211858" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="anjali-chatterjee" source="Orion">Anjali Chatterjee</keyword>, contracts of four cabin crew members did not recommend for renewal without any reason of justification. The decision has been taken after conducting the assessment programme for contract renewal even after fulfilling all parameter's stipulated by management, the union claimed. "Nine numbers of cabin crew contracts were curtailed from five years to one and other members of the cabin crew received three years tenure. There is no parameter stipulated in company HR circular to issue conditional contract for one year. This curtailment was done based on the assessment program without revealing the cause of action. There was no transparency in Communication maintained," the union said. It further alleged harassment and torture by the company's assessment team. "During assessment led by <keyword id="19458308" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="megha-singhania" source="Orion">Megha Singhania</keyword>, cabin crew were asked and commented about their complexion, language and accent, and questioned the performance ability of female crew because of their motherhood who had reported post maternity leave. So this harassment creates mental stress for cabin crew when they are on duty which may affects the safety of passengers as well." The union also alleged that certain "unethical" practices have been observed within the organisation, including the manipulation of height measurements to affect BMI calculations for contract renewal. "The current height measurement equipment is non-calibrated, and this discrepancy has resulted in wrongful de-rostering of employees from duty. Furthermore, a distressing incident involving an Air India Express cabin crew member who suffered a spinal injury on duty and now faces a life in a wheelchair has brought to light issues of discrimination and lack of equal employment opportunities," reads the letter. "The employee's contract was terminated without considering ground work suitable for his limited abilities, leading to a legal dispute for justice. Although the Disability Commission ordered the allocation of an Assistant Operations role for one year, no actual job was assigned, and the contract termination was merely postponed. This situation contradicts the <keyword id="8555" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="tata" source="Orion">Tata</keyword> Code of Conduct's commitment to equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of disability," it added. The letter also suggested irregularities in recruitment and promotions by COO Pushpinder Singh. "Discrepancies in contract tenure for cabin crew members, favouritism, and monopolistic practices have raised concerns about fair labour practices within the organisation," the union alleged. "It is very shocking to know that under TATA banner Air India Express COO Capt. Pushpinder Singh running this organization as his own Whims and fancies. Pilot recruitment, Promotion etc. handling comes under him and he is mis utilising the authorities in a corrupted way. One of the cabin crew who has three warning letter in personal record and who is in good relation with him received full five year contract tenure where as other cabin crew who are part of union denied the justice and offered conditional contract for minor errors without a single warning letter. All these show how monopolistically he is driving the system in this reputed organisation," reads the letter. "Despite numerous attempts, our union has been denied the opportunity to discuss these concerns with CEO Mr. <keyword id="5778454" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="aloke-singh" source="Orion">Aloke Singh</keyword>, who appears resistant to addressing the issues raised. It is evident that there is a systemic problem, and we urge intervention to rectify the unjust treatment towards cabin crew employees at Air India Express Ltd. Your attention to this matter is crucial to upholding the principles of fairness, equality, and ethical conduct within the organisation," it added.

Air India Express crew members allege mental harassment, seek govt's intervention

<ul><li>For many, the shift from the comfort and flexibility of working from home to the structured routine of office life can seem challenging to deal with initially. </li><li>Going to the office lets you meet and interact with people, which has social utility.</li><li>A few days before joining the office, one should start their morning routine as will be needed. </li></ul>Bangalore-based Anirabn Chatterjee, working for an <keyword id="6377640" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="it-firm" source="Orion">IT firm</keyword> has recently been asked to go back to the office five days a week. Since last November, he has been going to the office two or three days a week, a hybrid mode of work, which he rather enjoyed, but that is over now. Recently large IT companies like <keyword id="6357150" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tcs" source="Orion">TCS</keyword>, Wipro and others have asked employees to start going to the office five days a week. The culture of <keyword id="123591" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="work-from-home" source="Orion">work from home</keyword>, or <keyword id="10310934" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hybrid-work" source="Orion">hybrid work</keyword> where one had to go to the office 2-3 times a week is now coming wrapping up. These work cultures were born out of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic and many workplaces kept on with them after the lockdown restrictions were lifted.d Many employees have been reluctant to go back to the office five days a week and companies have been going slow on calling them back. “The concept of work from home (WFH) or remote work has only gained momentum since the pandemic. However, major corporations are now urging their workforce to report to the office physically and more regularly,” says Anjali Raghuvanshi, Chief People Officer, Randstad India, an HR services firm. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="The challenges of going back to office" comment="Subhead" text="The challenges of going back to office">The challenges of going back to office</cmsannotation> “Some may welcome change, craving for the social interaction and the structured routine of the office environment,” says Vandana Ahuja, Organisational HR Adviser &amp; ICF Coach. However, for many, the shift from the comfort and flexibility of working from home to the structured routine of office life can seem challenging to deal with initially, as it mandates a shift in daily routines, work habits, and work-life dynamics. Here are some issues people are likely to face. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Commute agony" comment="subhead" text="Commute agony">Commute agony</cmsannotation>: In any metro city, commuting can take up to three hours or more daily, and this is certainly not good news for those who need to go back to the office. It means getting up earlier, starting from home early and also evenings spent stuck in traffic. For Chatterjee, the daily commute is about two hours and he does not fancy doing it five days a week. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Social anxiety" comment="Subhead" text="Social anxiety">Social anxiety</cmsannotation>: Following an extended period of remote work, many individuals are finding it challenging to readjust to a structured work environment. “There could be a level of social anxiety. Especially for the newer workforce who have had the perks of working remotely from the beginning of their careers, it might be a tad more difficult to accommodate themselves into a more disciplined office routine,” says Ahuja. Feelings of irritability during interactions with colleagues, a sense of lethargy, diminished concentration, and difficulties in socialising have become prevalent issues. “Social anxiety has a negative impact on people’s performance and in serious situations can even lead to quitting. In some other people, body image-related problems also arise, where people start finding their body less attractive, due to which problems like low self-esteem, depression and eating disorders can be seen,” says Arvind Otta, senior psychologist and mental health activist. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Lower work flexibility" comment="Subhead" text="Lower work flexibility"><keyword id="19091574" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lower-work-flexibility" source="Orion">Lower work flexibility</keyword></cmsannotation>: For many, work from the office can also affect their productivity or at least they think that it does. “For many, remote work offered increased autonomy, and the ability to tailor their work environment to their preferences,” says Raghuvanshi. The impact is more on parents with kids and especially women, to whom work from home was a blessing in disguise as they could spend more time with their kids or do tasks like dropping or picking them up from school more easily. However, working from the office is the new normal, something that one cannot wish away. It might take some of us a bit of time to get adjusted, but adapting to the new way of life should be pretty easy. Here are a few ways to make the transition smoother <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Look at the bright side" comment="subhead" text="Look at the bright side">Look at the bright side</cmsannotation>: Going back to the office again might seem cumbersome, but one needs to look at the bright side. Going to the office lets you meet people, lets you interact with your colleagues and your boss and also lets you showcase your work much better to your immediate boss. Overall, it is a great thing, careerwise. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Get into a routine" comment="subhead" text="Get into a routine">Get into a routine</cmsannotation>: Going back to the office is just a matter of habit . “Individually, a person should repeatedly tell himself a few days in advance that from the particular day onwards he will have to work in the office only, due to which the idea of working from the office will also be included in his thought process,” says Otta. He suggests that a few days before joining the office, one should wake up at a fixed time and start settling into the daily routine. Three things should be specifically followed a few weeks before joining the office: sleeping at a fixed time, eating breakfast and exercising or yoga. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Make the commute more productive" comment="Subhead" text="Make the commute more productive">Make the commute more productive</cmsannotation>: Since the commute takes up a lot of time, one should look to make the commute more productive. Shabbir Merchant, Chief Value Creator, Valulead Consulting, a leadership development consulting firm, suggests that one catches up on reading and especially listens to audio audiobooks when one is travelling by public transport or driving. One can also listen to music or catch up on breathing exercises that can be done from anywhere. However, social media is to be avoided as much as possible. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Flaunt your office wardrobe" comment="Subhead" text="Flaunt your office wardrobe">Flaunt your office wardrobe</cmsannotation>: During the pandemic many of us have complained that we seldom got a chance to wear some of the clothes that we have bought. “Flaunt your office wardrobe and feel good about the clothes that you have,’ says Merchant. Looking and feeling good can do wonders to your mood. The tiring commute notwithstanding, after months of zoom calls in pyjamas, going back to the office can be a great thing. From meeting colleagues, to brainstorming together over cups of coffee, the new normal can be an adventure to look forward.

Going back to office 5-days a week challenging for some – Here’s how to ease into to the new normal

NEW DELHI: With a week to go for election results to be declared and little chance of the ruling coalition getting a fresh term, UPA ministers and their staff have started winding up. Most offices wear a deserted look with ministerial staff either looking at foreign postings or starting to scout for their next assignment within the country. 
 The early birds have already taken up new assignments. For instance, Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi, who was private secretary to PM Manmohan Singh, has moved to Washington as a senior advisor in the International Monetary Fund. Similarly, Anjali Prasad, who was the additional secretary responsible for <keyword id="44528" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="40" keywordseo="FDI">FDI</keyword> policy, has joined as India’s ambassador to WTO in Geneva. 
 There are several others who are in contention for foreign assignments, starting with the government’s chief spokesperson Neelam Kapoor, who is said to be headed for Nehru Centre in London. Also in the race for a job at the Indian high commission in London is commerce and industry minister Anand Sharma’s private secretary Ashish Kundra, while the minister’s <keyword id="46129" type="POSITION" weightage="40" keywordseo="officer">officer</keyword> on special duty Ayush Mani Tiwari may move to the Indian mission in Brussels. 
 
Even finance minister P Chidambaram’s OSD, Vijay Singh Chauhan, is a candidate to be an advisor to India’s executive director to the World Bank in Washington. 
 
Officials, however, say this is not a surprise given that bureaucrats often get prized postings after stints with ministers. Even in 2009, Pulok Chatterjee, who was then a secretary in the PMO, had moved to Washington as executive director to the World Bank. Similarly, DPS Sandhu, who was also part of the PMO, went to Washington. Shakti Sinha, a trusted aide of former PM A B Vajpayee, sought and got a posting with the World Bank after the NDA government lost the trust vote by a single vote. 
 
 
 
 
 
Although outgoing regimes take care to ensure that choice foreign postings for their trusted officers are secured, the practice has over the years become so institutionalized that it is seen as a ‘given’, even an entitlement which succeeding governments will not like to interfere with for the risk of appearing mean-spirited. 
 
The ministers themselves are bidding farewell, starting this weekend itself. Commerce and industry minister Anand Sharma, for instance, has invited senior officials for lunch at a kebab joint in a five-star hotel near the Delhi airport for what appears to be his last such meeting before election results are out. 
 
On Tuesday, finance minister P Chidambaram is scheduled to meet regulators and top North Block officials at the meeting of the Financial Sector Development Council, where the agenda, apart from the immediate issues facing banks, insurance companies and stock markets, will be to bid adieu after spending years with most of the regulators. Later, he meets public sector bank chiefs. “Obviously, with just days to go with the result, he can’t be telling us what we should do during the financial year,” said a bank chairman who did not wish to be identified. 
 In fact, the mood has already begun to change in the ministries and departments with information flow suddenly increasing, often causing embarrassment to the government (Doordarshan’s interview of <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> and the industry department report on Gujarat land intervention being cases in point). 
 
Packing has already begun at 7 Race Course Road, the PM’s official residence, with books and others articles being carefully catalogued as Singh prepares to move into a new bungalow on Motilal Nehru Marg. An agency report said all gifts received by Singh or members of the PMO are being catalogued and handed over to the treasury.

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