AM I THERE? Rahul, a copywriter calls in

AM I THERE? Rahul, a copywriter calls in sick six times a month on an average. He also does not turn up for meetings, often leaves early or comes late to work. His loo breaks are longer than others, and when at the work station, net surfing is his priority. SENSE, UNDERSTAND & ADDRESS Employees in any organization have a set pattern of behavior that they demonstrate. It is imperative that the moment a manager sees any deviation from the normal routine; the manager should try to assess and address the concern through early observation. The key is to sense at an early stage, understand the reason and address the problem.