• What do you think is the most demotivating part of Harper’s job?

The most demotivating part of Harper’s job is that now she is having a harder time knowing what is going on because she has more of a workload since her old boss left but less time to receive help from her new boss if she needs any advice for her work. Also because of the new heavy workload Harper is now struggling to maintain a work/life balance.

• If you were an HR manager meeting with Harper’s supervisor, David, what advice would you give to help David re-engage with Harper?

I would tell David to create a schedule for weekly meetings with the whole team so he can receive questions and feedback from all employees so each employee can receive the help needed and feel more valued. I would also ask David if it’s possible if he could give her longer extensions when he gives her an excessive amount of work as well as for the other employees. Also since Harper has been a great long-time employee I would make sure she is getting the raises/bonuses and benefits she deserves.

• What would be the downside of losing Harper as an employee?

 Some downsides of losing Harper would be a drain on the company’s staff and financial resources. Losing Harper will limit productivity and create a larger workload for other employees which can lead to other employees eventually quitting. It would also cost the company the same amount or more money to find a replacement to train to be just as good as Harper or better.