"I have noticed recently that one of my newer employees, Alice, never wears a coat. It's been a rough and snowy winter here, and we've had exceptionally low temperatures in the last few weeks, with highs of only 15 degrees some days. On these days, Alice will wear a couple of light layers (such as a cardigan plus a flannel) as outerwear."
"The field we are in is not high-paying as a whole, so even as a full-time employee, she isn't raking in a ton of money, and due to the type of organization we are, I am unable to give raises or bonuses. It would be in the realm of possibility that she isn't able to afford a coat. She has mentioned a few life circumstances that may impact her finances."
A manager of an office with about a dozen staff reports that a newer employee, Alice, never wears a coat despite rough, snowy winter conditions and daytime highs near 15 degrees. Alice wears light layers like a cardigan and flannel as outerwear. The manager worries Alice might not own a suitable winter coat and notes limited pay in the field and inability to give raises or bonuses through the organization. The manager is willing to purchase a coat personally if needed, but fears embarrassing Alice by asking directly whether she can afford one. The manager seeks a delicate way to check in or offer help.
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