Jon, the manager of a technology firm, has become aware that many of his employees, once highly productive, are making mistakes due to the stress of work/home balance and the influence of illegal substances. He comes to you, HR manager, for suggestions. What do you tell him?
A) Discuss job redesign options.
B) Encourage mandatory drug testing as part of the hiring process.
C) Refer these employees to the employee assistance programs available for these situations.
D) Change job qualification specifications.
E) Transfer the employees to another department. Give him the transfer forms.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Referring the employees to employee assistance programs is the best choice out of the given options. These programs can offer support and resources for employees to address their personal struggles that may be impacting their work performance. It also demonstrates a level of care and concern for the employees' well-being, which can help improve morale and engagement in the workplace. Other options such as job redesign, drug testing, changing job qualifications, or transferring to another department may not address the root cause of the problem and may not guarantee a positive outcome.

Jon, the Manager of a Technology Firm, Has Become Aware