I have an employee who 'enjoys' a drink, but again today didn't turn in, got a text at 7am saying "having problem with Karen ( his girlfriend ) can't come in today but will see you tomorrow" this is happening once or twice a month
he is a fantastic worker who has worked in carpet cleaning for 10yrs, even having his own company for a year ( truckmounted)
we work a 6 day week. I just don't know what to do. I don't want to sack him, I need him as I am so busy..... but its just the Mondays,
I was thinking of just letting him have the Mondays off every week and booking an easy day by myself.
any one had similer problems?
Mike,
No one in this world is perfect. Everyone has their own little problems.
The way I see it is like this:
This guy is a good worker and does a good job for you. He is not drunk while working. He has worked for you for some time and you appreciate his work. He generally works 6 days a week. The problem arises only occasionally.
Ask yourself how would you replace him quickly and with someone of his experience and ability? Would you find someone else willing to work as hard 6 days a week.
If it was me, I would accept that people have to have a life away from a job. At the end of the day, they don't have your commitment as a business owner and probably do not want it. They prefer a simple life without aggravation.
They need a bit of space.
Book in work on Mondays that requires just one operator. If he turns in, let him do it. If he does not turn in, you do it . That way, you would still have someone working 6 days a week and you would not have the hassle of finding someone to fill his place, possibly having to train someone up to your standard.
After all Mike, if he goes occasionally go over the top drinking, it is after all, on his only day off of the week.
Jim