The document discusses the importance of communication in the workplace. It provides two examples of employees who failed to properly notify their supervisor about needing time off from work. In both situations, the lack of advance communication negatively impacted their work. The document emphasizes that employees should call ahead of time if they will be absent, schedule planned time off, and note any absences on the work calendar to keep their boss informed and avoid putting undue strain on the team. Proper communication is key to avoiding issues at work.
2. “My baby has a
check up next
week. I should
probably go ahead
and let my job
know now
“But I think I will
wait until next
week to let them
know…”
3. Next week on day of
appointment…
“Hey, Mr Rogers
(supervisor), I’m really
sorry for short notice– my
daughter has a checkup
this afternoon. I need to
leave early today.”
Supervisor speaking:
“Kathryn, we had a
meeting about this
recently. When we have a
team member leave
early, we are short
staffed, and it puts me in
a bad spot when we can’t
meet difficult deadlines.”
“Yes sir, I remember. I’m
sorry. I will try to make it
a point to schedule it in
our books when there is
something like this
again.”
4. “This is so much fun! Oh
no, I think I forgot to tell
my boss that I was going
to be out this afternoon.
Oh no! Even worse, she’s
calling now…”
Supervisor speaking:
“Erin, your client is
waiting for you. Where
are you? Why do I hear so
much laughing in the
background?”
Erin speaking:
“Well, I am actually out
with friends. I forgot to
call and let you know.”
Supervisor speaking:
“Erin, you know we need
you here. You’re our top
sales agent. I wish you
would have called– we
might lose this client.
They’re a big money-
maker”
5. If you’re not going to be
able to make it to work,
you should:
1) Call ahead
of time
2) Schedule being
out if it isn’t an
emergency
3) Put the absence
on the work
calendar
Main point:
Just
Communicate
