Hey all,
A situation has developed recently in the workplace and I would like your input. I have a new employee(three weeks) that has been doing very well and the customers seem to like her...today, she was more talkative than usual and couldn't seem to stay on task...she worked hard when she worked and never shied away from a customer or task...and I'm pretty sure she was drinking...I was busy all day and only had fleeting contact with her and once smelled a sweet/minty smell...Shnaaps(sic) perhaps...or breath mints? She maintained physical control well, at least what I saw of her, but I'm almost sure she was under the influence. My question; any suggestions on handling this? I have been doing this sh1t for twenty years now and have never had to deal with a drinker(on the job)...I've had my fair share of hangover/late to work, etc. and am fairly adept at sorting those issues out. Next to being unsure how to approach this situation, is that I am leaving to our National buying show a week from today and already do not have the staff to cover both stores as it is...If need be, I will let my business partner fend for himself at market, but there has to be a productive way to sort this out. If you made it this far, thanks and if you have insight to offer, THANKS.
J
A situation has developed recently in the workplace and I would like your input. I have a new employee(three weeks) that has been doing very well and the customers seem to like her...today, she was more talkative than usual and couldn't seem to stay on task...she worked hard when she worked and never shied away from a customer or task...and I'm pretty sure she was drinking...I was busy all day and only had fleeting contact with her and once smelled a sweet/minty smell...Shnaaps(sic) perhaps...or breath mints? She maintained physical control well, at least what I saw of her, but I'm almost sure she was under the influence. My question; any suggestions on handling this? I have been doing this sh1t for twenty years now and have never had to deal with a drinker(on the job)...I've had my fair share of hangover/late to work, etc. and am fairly adept at sorting those issues out. Next to being unsure how to approach this situation, is that I am leaving to our National buying show a week from today and already do not have the staff to cover both stores as it is...If need be, I will let my business partner fend for himself at market, but there has to be a productive way to sort this out. If you made it this far, thanks and if you have insight to offer, THANKS.
J
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