Pencil and Employees

Pencil and Employees

A new and unused pencil is like a new employee who has yet to be trained. Judging a new pencil without sharpening it is pointless; similarly, assessing an untrained employee is unfair.

An unsharpened pencil may not produce the desired results. In the same way, expecting an employee to perform well without developing their skills will not enhance their competence.

A broken pencil is not a good tool to hold; it could injure the person using it. Likewise, employees who are demotivated, criticized, or hurt can be challenging to manage. Handling such individuals requires addressing their issues first.

A pencil that has become too short may be difficult to grip, just as an older, physically tired employee may need to be offered a dignified retirement.

While pencils may be made by different manufacturers and come in various colors, their purpose remains the same. Similarly, employees may come from different universities and backgrounds, but ultimately, we must enhance their skills and knowledge without causing stress or physical strain.

M.L. Narendra Kumar

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