Glossary of Human Resources Management and Employee Benefit Terms
Here are some key factors to consider when applying for casual leave:
Casual leave (CL) is a paid type of leave offered by many organizations to employees for unplanned personal reasons. These reasons can be anything from a minor illness that doesn't warrant sick leave to attending to a personal matter or dealing with an unexpected situation.
If you take more casual leave than your allotted quota, the consequences can vary depending on your company's policy and your manager's discretion. Here are some possibilities:
Here are some key factors to consider when applying for casual leave:
Casual leave offers advantages for both employers and employees:
1. Employee benefits
2. Employer benefits
The process for requesting casual leave can vary depending on your company's size and structure. Here's a general guideline:
Here's a breakdown of how casual leave differs from commonly used leave types:
These are short surveys that can be sent frequently to check what your employees think about an issue quickly. The survey comprises fewer questions (not more than 10) to get the information quickly. These can be administered at regular intervals (monthly/weekly/quarterly).
Having periodic, hour-long meetings for an informal chat with every team member is an excellent way to get a true sense of what’s happening with them. Since it is a safe and private conversation, it helps you get better details about an issue.
eNPS (employee Net Promoter score) is one of the simplest yet effective ways to assess your employee's opinion of your company. It includes one intriguing question that gauges loyalty. An example of eNPS questions include: How likely are you to recommend our company to others? Employees respond to the eNPS survey on a scale of 1-10, where 10 denotes they are ‘highly likely’ to recommend the company and 1 signifies they are ‘highly unlikely’ to recommend it.
The number of casual leave an employee can take in a year varies depending on the organization's leave policy. It typically ranges from 8 to 12 days annually. Some companies might have a fixed number of CLs, while others might offer a certain number per month or quarter. It's important to check your company's specific leave policy for details on the number of casual leave allotted and any other relevant guidelines.
Yes, in some cases, casual leave can be combined with other types of leave. However, this depends on your company's specific leave policy. Here are some general scenarios: