122 THE GAME PRODUCTION HANDBOOK, 2/E
Warning Signs
Unhappy employees will exhibit warning signs that show their discontentment
with their working situations. If you see any of these warning signs, address them
quickly. Unfortunately, by the time these warning signs manifest, the problem is
likely to be fairly serious and will require a lot of effort to address in a satisfactory
manner. Some of these warning signs include:
Excessive or unplanned absences and tardiness: Is the employee show-
ing up and leaving work on time? Are they taking a lot of sick days? Do they
request vacation time-off at the last minute? While absences can be related
to personal issues at home, they also might indicate that an employee is
unhappy with their work situation. ...