You must decline an employee's request to telecommute three days per week. Which of the following statements best explains why this bad news is necessary?
A)Our current company policy does not allow telecommuting.
B)Unfortunately, we regret that we are unable to afford the expenses associated with telecommuting.
C)Your daily presence in the office is important to ensure regular customer contact.
D)Your work standards cannot be relied on unless we are able to observe you at your workstation.

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Option C is the most professional and constructive way to explain the necessity of the employee's presence in the office, focusing on the importance of their role in maintaining customer contact rather than implying distrust or policy restrictions.

You Must Decline an Employee's Request to Telecommute Three Days