"I had a new employee start on a Tuesday. That Friday, I woke up to a text from my new hire from the night before, saying that she would not be in on Friday, that something had come up and she would see me on Monday."
"This is an in-person job in a corporate environment. I fully respect a person's right to take a sick day and I feel nobody is obligated to share personal details, but I also don't feel like "something came up" quite cuts it, especially on what would be your fourth day on the job."
A manager described a new employee who began on a Tuesday and then sent a text saying she would not be in on Friday because "something came up," and that she would return Monday. The position is in-person in a corporate environment. The manager respects employees' right to sick days and privacy, but finds the vague notification inadequate for a fourth day on the job. The manager is seeking guidance on where to set expectations for attendance and communication for brand-new hires. Clear attendance policies and explicit communication norms can help set and enforce appropriate expectations.
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