The Telltale Signs

MANAGEMENT

The Telltale Signs

hen one or more of the following occurs, it may indicate a personal problem has begun to interfere with an employee's performance.

• Frequent and unexplained absences/tardiness
• Change in behavior on the job
• Decline in work performance/lack of concentration
• Missed deadlines, accidents or mistakes
• Change in character, attitude or appearance
• Increase in interpersonal problems with other employees
• On-the-job drinking and/or drug use
• Isolation/withdrawing from co-workers
• Increased physical complaints and/or health problems
• Theft

Source: Employee Assistance Program Services, Montgomery General Hospital, Olney, Md.