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UNDER DEVELOPMENT: Managers' Toolkit: List of Behaviors that may Indicate a Work-Life Challenge
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The following are behaviors your may experience if an employee has challenges with managing routine work, family, and/or dependent responsibilities:
• Missed deadlines
• Less likely to participate in group projects and meetings
• Increased unscheduled absenteeism
• Persistent decreased in performance
• Customer complaints
• Changes in personal behavior
• Coworker complaints
• Indicators of workplace violence, conflicts, or bullying
• Late to work or departing early on a frequent basis
• Receiving or making a high number of personal calls while at work
• Frequently taking unscheduled leave
• Requesting to retire earlier than planned
• Turning down a promotion
• Expressed marital, parental, or family problems
• Expressed concern of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault
The following are behaviors your may experience if an employee has challenges with managing physical or mental health conditions:
• Symptoms that may be associated with alcohol or substance abuse
• Recent loss of a love one – bereavement
• Signs or expression of anxiety or depression – mental health
• Expressed concerns of overall health status
• Recent birth – (need to meet support breastfeeding needs)
• Recent medical procedure
• Direct or indirect statement about ending one's life
• Noticeable changes in mood or behavior
• Voicing hopelessness or helplessness
Other Personal Challenges
• Expressed legal concerns
• Expressed financial difficulties and challenges
• Borrowing money from coworkers