Hi! Need some advice. There’s a woman in my team who has a difficult life situation - she has two kids and takes care of her elderly mother. She often makes mistakes in her reports. I’ve been quietly fixing them and not criticizing her.
But lately I’ve been thinking about replacing her with someone who makes fewer mistakes. I know this would really upset her.
What would you do in my place?

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  • Renata Fester

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    SO let me understand this... You know she is struggling; likely emotionally and physically, at the end of her resolve and your solution is to replace... her! WOW that says a lot about the kind of manager you are! Maybe try a little empathy and offer some support. She might need a bit more time to do what needs doing OR share the workload with a colleague or two. Have you talked to her and asked what she might need to make things at work a little better? Covering her mistakes is not helping btw its merely enabling and perpetuating an environment which will turn toxic and resentful. This is not likely to be a quick-fix solution, and frankly, replacing her is an expensive exercise. If you have the money to replace her, you have the money to support her. This is not about ignoring the problem or pretending it will resolve itself. It's about being a proactive manager who can solve a problem long-term while demonstrating empathy and a willingness to support your team. There will always be a life situation that presents itself - so are you going to replace every team member who has difficulties. What happens when its your life that falls into a difficult situation - what are you going to expect form your manager - replacement or support? more

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  • Oh sometimes keeping quiet ain't good enough, my advice is call her in, and find out what exactly is happening, remember it might be even a health... issue, mind, carelessness the reasons are vast,
    Sit her down and examine her, with questions and ready to listen to her answers which I will use to tame,retain or release her for a replacement.
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  • As a good Manager and Leader. It’s your responsibility to talk to her and perhaps delegate workload. Also you should have a policy in place as she is... Caring both children and a senior. It maybe altering tasks in weeks. I’m sure you can find suitable ways. Otherwise maybe it’s you need to change your management or move or leave. more

  • It would be helpful to advise her of her mistakes. Let her know that certain things are expected. As much as you much as you see her personal issues... certain things are expected on any job. more

  • Try to listen her and you discuss on the points which must be improved for getting the best results of what your are doing.

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  • As she makes mistakes and you always correct them, you are part of her problem-solving. Engage her in conversation with a little criticism, and she... may change, instead of sacking her to sorsen her plight. more

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  • From the context that " experience is the best teacher" personal call her and have a close door meeting with however before revealing out the reason... you called her, preliminarily have some discussions regarding her situations in order to calm her,this would make us consider you as one of the close co_workers and will certainly gain trust from you. Later inform her about the meeting .
    Don't forget that she is capable that's why you employed her first however the dramas she is going through are the one causing the mess
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  • The best solution is to engage a career Coach and I believe the solution to the problems would be dealt with professionally

  • She just needs mentorship. have one on one talk with her to understand her challenges and build her capacity on the specific areas. Firing her without... giving her a chance is inhuman, she is fighting so many silent battles. more

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  • Tell her her work is affecting the total output of your team, citing examples of when you had to stand in for her. She might not realise she's making... a mistake under pressure. Discussing it would help her in one way or the other
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  • Talk to her first and see if she is willing to change before saking her.

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  • SO let me understand this... You know she is struggling; likely emotionally and physically, at the end of her resolve and your solution is to replace... her! WOW that says a lot about the kind of manager you are! Maybe try a little empathy and offer some support. She might need a bit more time to do what needs doing OR share the workload with a colleague or two. Have you talked to her and asked what she might need to make things at work a little better? Covering her mistakes is not helping btw its merely enabling and perpetuating an environment which will turn toxic and resentful. This is not likely to be a quick-fix solution, and frankly, replacing her is an expensive exercise. If you have the money to replace her, you have the money to support her. This is not about ignoring the problem or pretending it will resolve itself. It's about being a proactive manager who can solve a problem long-term while demonstrating empathy and a willingness to support your team. There will always be a life situation that presents itself - so are you going to replace every team member who has difficulties. What happens when its your life that falls into a difficult situation - what are you going to expect form your manager - replacement or support? more

  • Meet and talk to her about the mistakes in a polite way first before making the change. She could be a good worker, going through a tough time and... needs understanding and support.  more

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  • This is not the solution, kindly identify the root cause and try to find a solution,walk with her, assist where possible,she might be the best in... terms of production.
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  • Removing her from work is not the solution dear , remember we all make mistakes dear just guide her and give her time thanks

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  • Firing her doesn’t help anything, talk to her and ask her where she needs help to improve on her reports.

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  • SHES DEALING WITH AN EMPATHETIC SITUATION, YOU CAN FIRE SOMEONE WITH A SOFT VOICE AND A SMILE ON YOUR FACE?

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  • FIRST I'D ASK HER IF SHE THINKS SHE IS ABLE TO BE COMMITTED TO WHAT THE JOB REQUIRES, I REINERATE WHAT THE JOB REQUIRES, AND THEN I ASK WHAT... ASSISTANCE DO SHE NEED TO STAY AN EFFECTIVE PART OF OUR TEAM AND THEN TELL HER HOW WE CAN CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO HELP HER AND HER SITUATION. LOVE DAVID H! PHL more

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  • Please meet with her, empathize with her, and provide solutions you have researched. For example, she may be able to supplement her income by... becoming a caretaker for her mother through Medicaid. Do you have any position where she can work and not have to complete reports? If so, you may offer this position to her. Most importantly, tell her in a kind manner that she has been making more mistakes lately, and ask for her suggestions on how best to solve the problem. S more

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  • Give her contract work. If you need an employee you must sit with her. Depending on the years served, experience and loyalty you can make... accommodations. My boss knew I was a single parent. He made accommodations as he needed to and if it was an issue we discussed.  more