I got a phone call from my bose this morning asking me to come and report to him immediately and I rushed to his place.He gave me a very shocking news saying that a major money swindling has taken place at one of our branches(thats controlled by one of my coleagues).I was terrified to hear that ,the guy who is figured out,has been a very dynamic smart and a very capable guy.I know him for years and this guy has been taking care of the branch for quite some times.He is very good at management and all the employess and others have got only good things to talk about him.My boss told me,he got the information from one of our Risk Controlling Wings(It is an indigenous wing thats looking in to aspects like fraud finding,filtering even pertaining to employees).then he showed me with all the relevant documents so that the employe can not deny involvement in this crime.
My boss has asked me to not to reveal this matter to him until tomorrow morning and I ned to accompany my boss to the branch where he will question my friend and in the end he will ask for his resignation.I worry tomorrow is going to be a blackspot in my friend's career.But I think if I mention the same to my friend,he can correct the balance amout and can get away.To make the things worse,my boss has asked me to take charge of his branch from tomorrow (which is going to be an additional responsibility ,because I got promoted only recently)...........
i am in a dilemma of what to do?Should I inform my friend regarding the same?Again after his sacking he will come to know abt me taking over charge of the branch and may even think that I was behind his screening.But I can not bypass my boss.
One more side is,I do not know what has prompted my friend to fall in to this.I think if I can correct him,I can retain a very capable employee.
What to do?Urgent replies are anticipated.Tomorrow is the day…
Wow thats one tricky situation. bt if he really has done fraud then i guess he shud pay for it. I can understand that later when he finds out you have replaced him he mite think it was you who told on him or whatever but i doubt any guy would have the guts to blame the other person if they were involved in a fraud they r gonna be paying for it.
I** find it strange how your boss has confided in you about a possible high profile termination, and informed you that you will take over?!**
Whatever happened to having a proper investigation, mitigating circumstances and then depending on evidence you have to support to terminate?
It was irresponsible of him to tell you in the first place, and it certainly is not your position to "warn" your friend.
If i were in your situation ( i would be looking for another job) play dumb, like you never had an inkling, and then check out the classifieds.
Because I am in charge of Business Operations my company do in India,Srilnka, and South East Asia.Besides my experience reckons more than ten years in the field and thats more than sufficent .Or I have always proven my ambit in my field and my boss has utmost trust in me.There is no rocket Science to have influence on ur boss.Just do your work properly,over achieve your target,always have good rapport with ur super boss(ur bosse's boss) and always highlight yourself in the company.Thats all
BTW:I diod not gt the last para..Why should I look for classified? :D
I find it strange how your boss has confided in you about a possible high profile termination, and informed you that you will take over?!
Whatever happened to having a proper investigation, mitigating circumstances and then depending on evidence you have to support to terminate?
It was irresponsible of him to tell you in the first place, and it certainly is not your position to "warn" your friend.
If i were in your situation ( i would be looking for another job) play dumb, like you never had an inkling, and then check out the classifieds.
As I have stated in my thread opening post,I have said we have a seperate wing for employee fraud control.Neither me nor my boss can take a call on that.We have to act as per the evidences and queries forwarded by this wing.
By informing your friend of the impending consequences, you are involving yourself in his acts which may be criminal acts. I strongly advise you not to say a word to the guy. If you do, it will become known sooner or later that you informed him. And that could make you complicit in the whole mess.
^Nope...... A couple of moments back I got a phone call from the head of our Fraud control wing and she has said the same.Moreover I do not think my boss has to say something different in this case.
what about , that you are posting all this story on Public Forum GS , may be some one of your company knows you are GS member , and the news spread.
are not you inviting a bula to yourself.?
I find it strange how your boss has confided in you about a possible high profile termination, and informed you that you will take over?!
Whatever happened to having a proper investigation, mitigating circumstances and then depending on evidence you have to support to terminate?
It was irresponsible of him to tell you in the first place, and it certainly is not your position to "warn" your friend.
If i were in your situation ( i would be looking for another job) play dumb, like you never had an inkling, and then check out the classifieds.
Investigation is probably concluded.
In such cases, the person taking over whether permanently or on an interim basis is told of the situation.
As to why Arlie here would have to accompany his boss, because he will take over responsibilities, deal with this soon to be history guy's reports and make sure they are productive, have access to a manager etc.
Arleitter, if your friend has done fraud, he should face music. You should not inform him of whats coming tomorrow.
I am sure fraud wing has already concluded their investigations and recommendations and on that basis management is taking the step. you have been informed just because you are next in line (not to be fired but to take over :D )
As far as he thinking "that you are behind all this as you have been made in charge", this might be an initial reaction but if he has a cool head, it will prevail. If he is the branch incharge, I am sure he knows how independent Risk Controlling Wings work and that you (or even your boss) has nothing into it.
Arlie, it's too late for your friend. Even if he sorts the books it does not cancel out his misdeeds. You should not do anything to jeopardize your standing.
What he thinks cannot be controlled. If he blames you then you can try to correct him, whether he buys it is a whole diff story.
A bit of personal advise, keep your distance, you don't want a personal association with him tarnishing your image in any way.
Arletter - sorry I did not read the whole thing - but if you are GSing from you work computer then anyone can find out your activities - now or later...
so STOP doing it from work computer -
and who is Hinglaj???? LOL never heard of this Hindu Goddess
did ur friend inform u before doing the fraud? or did you force him to do fraud?
if he did inform you or if you forced him then u must also be fired to :o
i am in a dilemma of what to do?Should I inform my friend regarding the same?Again after his sacking he will come to know abt me taking over charge of the branch and may even think that I was behind his screening.But I can not bypass my boss.
Go along with your boss. If your friend is indeed guilty, he deserves to be sacked. If not, it will come out when your boss talks to him.
Do not say anything to your friend before your boss talks to him.