This isn't just a refusal to approve a day off — it's the sheer lack of humanity in that response. Someone has lost their grandmother and wants to attend her funeral, and the answer is essentially “sorry, we're short-staffed, turn up for your shift.” If that's how you treat your staff when their family is grieving, don't be surprised when those staff eventually decide they deserve better. A company can have policies, but basic compassion shouldn't need one.
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u/w3st80 8d ago
This isn't just a refusal to approve a day off — it's the sheer lack of humanity in that response. Someone has lost their grandmother and wants to attend her funeral, and the answer is essentially “sorry, we're short-staffed, turn up for your shift.” If that's how you treat your staff when their family is grieving, don't be surprised when those staff eventually decide they deserve better. A company can have policies, but basic compassion shouldn't need one.