Overview
Remote Work Discussion Question–CLO 1, CLO 4
Anita has been with your organization for over 20 years. She has always been a top performer and takes great pride in her work. Lately, she has missed a few deadlines. It seems as if her personal issues are contributing to her falling behind in work. Anita recently mentioned that her elderly mother has moved into an assisted living home. Anita must travel to give her medication each morning and periodically takes her to doctor appointments. You know Anita has a long commute. Some days, her morning commute takes at least an hour and a half and her afternoon commute can take even longer. Because of her commute, she arrives late each day and occasionally has to take leave in the afternoon to meet her mother’s needs. You have given Anita the option to work from home but she has resisted, admitting that she was “old fashioned” and feels work should be done in an office. You feel she is a great candidate for remote work. It could help her meet her mother’s needs and improve her work performance. One day, she stops by your office for an informal chat and says, “I am sorry for being late, but my mom refused to take her medicine this morning, so I got stuck in rush hour traffic.” You can tell she is very tired and you feel this is the perfect opportunity to revisit the remote work option.
What would you say to her?