Viral video: HDFC suspends its senior employee for abusing junior colleagues during online meet, twitterati initiates debate on toxic work culture

Tribune Web Desk

Chandigarh, June 6

HDFC Bank on Monday sacked its senior employee after latter’s video of shouting at his juniors on a video call during an internal meeting went viral on social media.

The man was seen losing his cool on his co-workers for not selling enough banking products and insurance policies. He could be seen yelling at them in Bengali.

The video was shared by a Twitter user, Sara, who tagged HDFC bank and demanded action against Pushpal Roy for his ‘unprofessional’ and ‘demoralising’ act.

#HDFC bank’s Manager Mr. Pushpal Roy. Employees were treated in an unprofessional way. I would have given back right there. Not sure why & how employees are tolerating. He is completely demoralised and done blatant attacked on employees. Should be fired !
#toxicworkenvironment pic.twitter.com/m0IrfqXl6b

— Sara (@srchetlur) June 5, 2023

Acting swiftly over the complaint, the bank suspended its employee for his unruly behavior. HDFC Service Manager, Ajay, on behalf of the bank laid out a tweet in this regard.

Hi Sara, this bears reference to a recent social media report. Basis a preliminary enquiry in the matter, the concerned employee has been suspended and a detailed investigation has been initiated which will be undertaken as per Conduct guidelines of the Bank. We at HDFC Bank have a zero tolerance policy for any form of misconduct at the workplace and firmly believe in treating all our employees with dignity and respect. - Ajay, Service Manager

Hi Sara, this bears reference to a recent social media report. Basis a preliminary enquiry in the matter, the concerned employee has been suspended and a detailed investigation has been initiated which will be undertaken as per Conduct guidelines of the Bank. We at HDFC Bank have…

— HDFC Bank Cares (@HDFCBank_Cares) June 5, 2023

Meanwhile, several users fuelled a conversation on toxic workplace culture over the video.

Even I'm facing the same issues and I have decided to quit my job

— PARTHA SARATHY (@Sarathy_1986) June 5, 2023

they are not normal employees, He is yelling at Branch Managers of different branches under his Cluster . This is a daily event when I was there too. Nothing surprising. The complete management is like this only

— Option Trading With Hedge | Complete peace of mind (@KP_FNO) June 5, 2023

This is almost happening in all sectors now a days.This is 1such

— Rajeev Saikia (@RajeevSaikia4) June 5, 2023

This kind of toxic workplace culture is very common in India.

— arijit chowdhuri (@arijitchowdhuri) June 5, 2023

Most people presume that screaming at the team is great management. Persuasive and non threatening management styles are always welcome.

— Roopamenon (@tnBhajpa) June 6, 2023

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