LifeWise: Interrupted™ — Manager Guidance

Step 1 of 4

What situation is your employee navigating?

Select the life event your employee is experiencing. No names or identifying details needed.

Step 2 of 4

A little more context

Three questions. Your answers shape everything that follows.

1Have you spoken with this employee yet, or are you preparing for that first conversation?

Not yet — I am preparing

Yes, and it went reasonably well

Yes, and I am not sure it went well

2Briefly describe what happened and what you know so far.

No names or identifying details needed.

3Anything about your relationship or team context worth knowing?

Select all that apply.

We have a close working relationship

We are not particularly close

There are existing performance concerns

My team is small — others will notice

I am not sure how much they want me to know

Step 3 of 4

How do you want to work through this?

Choose the approach that fits where you are right now.

Preparing your guidance...

Have a follow-up question?

💼 Not sure if HR should be involved? When in doubt — yes. They are a resource, not an escalation.