tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post5567869835259221715..comments2023-10-31T12:58:36.729+01:00Comments on Evil HR Lady: Sick and TiredSuzanne Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07129772885673695447noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-12320389912198481092007-04-24T14:53:00.000+02:002007-04-24T14:53:00.000+02:00Wally--you are, of course right. When in doubt, as...Wally--you are, of course right. <BR/><BR/>When in doubt, ask!Evil HR Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506069540151526951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-27371998137627346712007-04-23T17:14:00.000+02:002007-04-23T17:14:00.000+02:00I always felt that people who take "mental health"...I always felt that people who take "mental health" days are just not satisfied with their job in some way. Instead of looking for a job that might be a better match, they would rather screw their co-workers and go shopping. While it might be needed in some companies, I think it's ridiculous to offer incentives for not taking sick days. How about showing some character and simply doing your job? We currently have an intern that would love to join our team permanently (it really is a great place to work) and she knows we have an opening. We had to inform her last week that, while her performance is excellent and she fits in well, she's missed too many days (8 in 2 months) and we're not comfortable with that pattern. <BR/><BR/>A nice perk for us is that we can use our sick days towards retirement if you give a year's notice. We get 10 sick days a year that rollover forever. Many of our long-time (25+ years) employees can retire a full year early! I also know several co-workers who had serious health issues (e.g. cancer) and all those sick days made their recovery much less stressful - not to mention the extra time you could use during a leave for pregnancy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-4615691070293560382007-04-23T16:37:00.000+02:002007-04-23T16:37:00.000+02:00All good suggestions so far, but I'd before evalua...All good suggestions so far, but I'd before evaluating possible solutions, I'd spend some time, perhaps in town meetings asking people why they're doing what they're doing. A quarter century of consulting experience lead me to believe that your people will tell you what you need to know, and maybe give you your solution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-45404822366995478782007-04-23T15:53:00.000+02:002007-04-23T15:53:00.000+02:00Another approach? Have a Paid Time Off bank. Agg...Another approach? Have a Paid Time Off bank. Aggregate current levels of available PTO into a number of days. EES get to use it for any reason they want. (needs a little refinement for extended illness - but works for sick and personal days.)<BR/><BR/>Tom O'BTom O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16555996183163279910noreply@blogger.com