Anyone can experience difficulty in the workplace. Supervisors need to be alert to difficulties which may become persistent performance problems. When obvious changes in behavior and performances occur, it is time to utilize FirstCall, your Employee Assistance Program.
Absenteeism
__ Unauthorized leave
__ Leaving work early
__ Excessive sick leave
__ Peculiar excuses for absences
__ Monday/Friday absence
__ Repeated absences of two to three days
__ Repeated absences of one to two weeks
__ Delays in returning from meals/breaks
Change in work habits
__ Excessive tardiness
__ Difficulty in recalling own mistakes
__ Physical illness on the job
__ Forgetfulness
__ Frequent daydreaming
__ Hand tremors
__ Difficulty in recalling instructions clearly
__ Increased difficulty in handling work tasks
High accident rate
__ Frequent accidents on the job
__ Frequent accidents off the job
__ Increased accidents or damage to office equipment
__ Frequent trips to the medical department
Communication skills
__ Less communicative than in the past
__ Argumentative with co-workers and supervisors
__ Unclear or imprecise communication
__ Prone to gossip