Should there be a notice period for employees who resigned?

[The_Big_K]

Hmm.

Well, first of all, I think the title of the post IS a debate topic. I'll refrain myself from posting an introduction to the topic.

Feel free to comment - let's see what crazy engineers think.

[Differential]

In my personal opinion, every employee is a knowledge pool. Keeping a backup of every person in 100% is almost impossible. So for smooth transition of roles & responsibilities notice period should be there !
Moreover, the period should depend upon the role and responsibility, the post of person is carrying. Higher the post, larger the time period.

[sauravgoswami]

definately yes,eveyone has right to know about himself,well in time!!!

[gohm]

Two weeks notice as customery is about right.

[The_Big_K]

What do you think about employee being zero-productive during the notice period? He/she might even inspire others to quit the company. Might even do a good damage to existing projects etc.

{I've seen one such case}

[Differential]

What do you think about employee being zero-productive during the notice period? He/she might even inspire others to quit the company. Might even do a good damage to existing projects etc

Then why Managers are paid fat salaries for ?? To tackle such things ! Right ?

[Itanium]

It shouldn't be mandatory, from an IT perspective.. all projects should be made independant to an employee..if really a CMM is practiced and documented... i dont think there is a need for notice period.