Amber Rudd's resignation highlights workplace dishonesty

"I have to leave work early for a dentist/doctors appointment."

Ducking out of work an hour or so early is just essential sometimes – but many fear their employer would be cross to know they’re skipping out to handle something personal. So, the doctor or dentist steps in as a handy way to dodge awkward questions.

How to encourage honesty: Face it – if your employee is sitting there fretting about something that needs addressing in their personal life, they aren’t going to be getting their best work done. Could you permit flexible working, so staff can fit their hours around their personal life?

"It’s not my fault!"