I work in an office with one other woman.
In the last 9 months (since I've been there) I estimate she's had 20 days off (other than AL) Sometimes it's because a DC is ill, sometimes it's her, sometimes a pet, sometimes dentist or hospital, or a crisis at home. Today it was a water infection, another time an infected toe or stomach upset. All individually reasonable reasons to be off, but so frequently?
She's front desk and I'm back-office, so when she's not there I have to cover for her and my work gets left. I know have a weeks work to do in 3 days. I am sympathetic, but I also know I would have worked through some of her complaints or arranged the appointments out of work time. (I know not always possible, but it often is)
Anyway it's not my job to manage her, but my bosses seem clueless. They know this is impacting on the company (everything I should have done today & yesterday for customers will be late). Is there anything they can do? Small business, no money for temps - I know, I do the books!
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What can an employer do about regular absences?
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Ferrybridge · 25/09/2012 22:50
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