Hello everyone,

I am currently in the process of updating some of my training materials and hope some of you HR managers out there will be able to help me. I am working on seminars about managing absentees and improving attendance, which is a subject prone to be a bit heavy and emotive. I’m looking to liven things up with relevant ‘true stories’ about situations line and HR managers have found themselves having to deal with – funny, sad or just plain unbelievable!

In particular I would be interested to hear your tales of the best/worst excuses you have heard from staff who are late for work… I would also be pleased to hear of your real-life scenarios or situations which have tested your management skills, patience and/or sanity in this aspect of HR management.

I would be grateful to receive your replies direct to my e-mail address if possible – Helen@talismantraining.co.uk

Thanks folks – any contributors will receive a copy of the final list of funnies.

Regards,

Helen
HELEN PARKINSON