Mary is a coworker in your agency. She has been a valuable employee to your group...

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Mary is a coworker in your agency. She has been a valuable employee to your group and one of the most respected experts in her field. You notice lately, though, that she is more reserved and is absent quite a bit. You hear her quietly crying or having a fight with someone on the phone frequently. She is a bit jumpy while she is at work, always looking over her shoulder when she goes somewhere. You ask her to lunch one day and voice your concern. Mary says she is having some problems at home but that they are is nothing to worry about; she can handle them herself. Several weeks later you notice that Mary's fear has escalated. She rarely leaves the building. When she must leave, she moves quickly, always covering her face. She works erratic hours. Her fear is really beginning to affect everyone at work. You are all concerned for her but don't know what is going on. You begin to wonder if there is a real danger, both to Mary and to the rest of you who work with her. THINGS TO THINK ABOUT: 1. Do you believe this is a situation that requires further action on your part? Why or why not? 2. What are the appropriate interventions in this situation? Think about those things that you and the other coworkers can do, what Mary's supervisor can do, what security staff can do, and what any other agency staff can do. 3. Are there other protections that should be considered for Mary and her coworkers? Mary is a coworker in your agency. She has been a valuable employee to your group and one of the most respected experts in her field. You notice lately, though, that she is more reserved and is absent quite a bit. You hear her quietly crying or having a fight with someone on the phone frequently. She is a bit jumpy while she is at work, always looking over her shoulder when she goes somewhere. You ask her to lunch one day and voice your concern. Mary says she is having some problems at home but that they are is nothing to worry about; she can handle them herself. Several weeks later you notice that Mary's fear has escalated. She rarely leaves the building. When she must leave, she moves quickly, always covering her face. She works erratic hours. Her fear is really beginning to affect everyone at work. You are all concerned for her but don't know what is going on. You begin to wonder if there is a real danger, both to Mary and to the rest of you who work with her. THINGS TO THINK ABOUT: 1. Do you believe this is a situation that requires further action on your part? Why or why not? 2. What are the appropriate interventions in this situation? Think about those things that you and the other coworkers can do, what Mary's supervisor can do, what security staff can do, and what any other agency staff can do. 3. Are there other protections that should be considered for Mary and her coworkers?

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Being a manager team leader or supervisor can sometimes put you in the position of having to deal with the personal conflicts of your employees This from one point of view can be a test of leadership ... View the full answer