Question

As a manager, how would you respond when a worker’s performance has declined, and you suspect a problem at home is the cause? How might you respond if you think an alcohol or drug problem is the cause? What language could you use to confront the employee? Are there others you might want to bring into the discussion?

Answer 1

As a manager, how would you respond when a worker’s performance has declined, and you suspect a problem at home is the cause? How might you respond if you think an alcohol or drug problem is the cause? What language could you use to confront the employee? Are there others you might want to bring into the discussion?

I would do it personally. Everyone has problems that comes up due to life. I’d ask the root of the problem and see what I can do to help. If it’s with family on hours, there may be flexible schedules, but cover the work need to be done in certain times to receive time money freedom with an income opportunity. Alcohol and drug problem are usually due to depression and want less stress. For those employees I’d handle with other stress relievers to have them more encouraged and engaged, while with both have a relationship to let me know I’m one to trust with problems with work being done at work.