A great news has come for bank employees. Now the day is not far when bank employees will have to go to office only 5 days a week and they will also get leave on the remaining two days i.e. Saturday and Sunday. As soon as this rule is implemented, the way of working in banks will change completely and employees as well as customers will get its benefit.
The demand was going on for a long time
Bank employees were demanding for a long time that they should also be given two days off in a week. At present, banks are closed only on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, while they have to work on the remaining Saturdays. Employees wanted that they should get leave every Saturday and Sunday, so that they can also spend time with family and get mental peace.
Just waiting for approval
Talks on this subject were going on for a long time between the Indian Banks Association (IBA) and the bank employees' unions and now an agreement has been reached on it. That is, both the parties agree that banks should be open only 5 days a week. But now the approval of the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is awaited to implement this rule. As soon as this approval is received, this rule will be implemented in government and private banks across the country.
Working hours will increase, but there will also be holidays
If the rule of working 5 days a week is implemented, then the timing of the banks will also change a bit. Currently, banks open from 10 am to 5 pm, but according to the new rule, banks will be open from 9:45 am to 5:30 pm. That is, the daily working time will increase by 45 minutes. This will also give some relief to the customers as they will get a little more time to finish their important work.
As soon as this news came out, a wave of happiness has run among the bank employees. They hope that just like the rule of holiday on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month was implemented in 2015, similarly, the rule of holiday on the entire Saturday and Sunday will also be implemented soon. Employees say that this will reduce their mental stress and they will be able to carry out their work in a much better way.
Customers will also benefit
Of course the number of holidays will increase, but this does not mean that customers will suffer. Rather, when banks remain open for longer hours every day, customers will also be able to get their important work done on time. Also, the efficiency of the employees will also increase because they will get adequate rest for two days every week.
When can the new rule be implemented?
No fixed date has been fixed for this rule yet, but according to sources, the government and RBI can take a decision on it anytime. Employees' unions are constantly demanding the implementation of this rule and now that an agreement has been reached between IBA and the unions, its possibility has increased even more.
What is the rule of holidays at present?
At present, banks are closed every Sunday and apart from this, there is also a holiday on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Banks remain open on the remaining Saturdays. Unions want that every Saturday should also be declared a holiday so that two days of rest can be given in a week.
The new rule is not only beneficial for employees, but also for customers
Many people think that if banks remain closed on Saturdays, they will suffer losses, but in reality it is not so. When banks open for 45 minutes more every day, customers will get more time to complete their work. At the same time, employees will work with a more fresh mind due to getting leave, which will also improve their service quality.
Now the day is not far when bank employees will start getting leave every Saturday and Sunday. This rule will not only be a relief for them but will also make the functioning of the banking sector more efficient.
Disclaimer - The information given above is based on various media reports and statements of bank unions. No official notification has been issued by the government or RBI regarding this rule yet. In case the rule is implemented, do check the official information from the bank or the concerned institution.
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