A colleague has gotten into trouble for turning up to work under the influence in a zero tolerance situation. They are known for having issues that were thought to be under control.
I was involved in the investigation hearing today and made the investigators aware of our d&a policy that had a clause for problems needing assistance, as the persons involved in the interview and subsequent possible disciplinary hearing were not completely aware off.
At the investigation meeting the person involved was asked if they needed help and it was not requested. At the end of the meeting they were handed the full copy of the policy to take away and advised to read (the policy is given to all persons on joining)
I then contacted the person this evening to ask if they had read it and understood it but my contact with them was off the record. They understood what I was saying and admitted a problem, I advised they need to seek help and admit at the disciplinary meeting that they have a problem so that the disciplinary would be on hold until assessments had been made.
I am a little conflicted as to my actions as I want to help this person as I know what it is like, but I am also privy to the investigation as advisor on company policy and minute taker to the meetings.
Not sure what I want from this post but to share as I'm conflicted as to my role as a manager and a person affected by alcohol usage.
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Have I done the right thing? Work related
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Stoneagemum · 17/08/2017 23:28
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