How many leaves are allocated for CL, SL, and EL and how many EL will be carried forward?
CL - 6
SL - 6
EL -12
EL Carried forward - 6
Can we use sick leave for medical appointments and check-ups?
YES
Who can register a POSH complaints
Any team member
How long should we take to respond on Slack?
Immediately during the working hours. Within 3 hours
Can we initiate discussions with the leadership team without waiting for formal meetings or performance review meetings?
We can have conversations whenever needed, no matter how small or big the concern is
Is updating the sub-category mandatory when submitting reimbursements?
YES, except stationery, printing and accommodation other fields are mandatory
When is the Org's log in and log off time
According to org structure it is before 10AM
Which places are considered extended workplaces?
Any place where a VV team member is present
What is mandatory when emailing an external person regarding our organisation?
Informing the co-founding team
ccing Ram and Regi and your designated manager
How are working from home on Saturdays polices are structured?
Planner and Reflection
Gibbs
and any other unfinished tasks for the week can be completed
Is it sufficient to inform the team about taking leave through email alone?
NO, we need to apply leaves on Kredily
When can we take a comp off?
Working on days apart from the org allocated days with prior information
Who are the POSH committee members?
Regi, Divya, Thanesh
When is it appropriate to use confidential forms?
Team members to share thoughts, concerns or any pressing matters and it's shared only with the co-founding team
What is the procedure for taking long leaves of 5 days or more?
Discuss your leave plans with the co-founding team at least one month in advance
When is it mandatory to apply for earned leaves?
While applying leaves on a Monday or a Friday
If a bill is unavailable for reimbursement, what steps should be followed to apply for reimbursement?
Expense voucher
How do we ensure privacy and consent when sharing children's information or images?
Can we use WhatsApp for work-related conversations?
NO, it is acceptable to use WhatsApp for work-related conversations in emergencies
Is it mandatory to share Gibbs reflections? What timeline should employees follow for sharing reflections
Yes, It is mandatory to share bi-weekly Saturday. If you miss it, you can catch up by the following Monday at the latest
Should reimbursement reflect the exact bill amount or can additional charges be included?
NO, If you have additional charges you can mention them in the expense voucher
Can reimbursements be submitted for expenses incurred up to three months ago?
No, we need to submit the expense in the same month it is incurred
According to our policies, what behaviours are appropriate when interacting with children?
1. Respectful communication
2. Avoiding physical touch
3. Not having an individual conversations
Can we create WhatsApp groups within our team or with external stakeholders/funders?
NO, For external you can create with Ram and Regi and your designated manager's consent
How should employees handle conversations about salaries with Team members?
No, we should not discuss our salaries with team members. If you're facing such issues, you can address them to the co-founding team