Problem: Article: To directly address an employee’s absenteeism, set up a meeting between yourself, the employee, and any other relevant individuals (such as another supervisor or human resources representative, if applicable) to discuss the situation.  Be proactive. Schedule a meeting as soon as you notice the problem, or it is brought to your attention. Let the employee know the purpose of the meeting. The point is not to blindside the employee, but to let both sides communicate, determine the facts, and decide on a course of action. Don’t assume that there is an inexcusable reason for the employee’s absences. Instead, offer to set up a meeting so that everyone can be clear with each other and understand the situation. Before deciding how to deal with the absenteeism, let the employee explain if there were any legitimate reasons for missing work. If the absences were due to a misuse of leave time or a violation of workplace policies, let the employee discuss any plans he or she has for improving in the future. You can use the employee’s explanation, if any, when determining what to do about the excessive absenteeism.  As an employer or manager, you can ask an employee to explain absenteeism, and ask for documentation (such as a doctor’s note) if necessary. After hearing from the employee, explain any policies or expectations your workplace has regarding absenteeism. If your workplace has an explicit policy regarding absenteeism, and the employee is in violation of that policy, then you will have to act in accordance with that policy. Otherwise, your decision will be based on the facts or explanation presented by the employee, your management style, and your own sense of judgment. Whatever your decision, make a written statement of it; deliver it to the employee and human resources office (if applicable), and keep a copy for your records. Some options include:  You may issue a formal warning to the employee, explaining that future absenteeism will result in more severe consequences. You may require the employee to have special permission for any future absences. You may decide to remove certain privileges from the employee, such as the opportunity to choose shifts. Termination is a severe consequence, even for excessive absenteeism. If you are thinking of terminating an employee due to excessive absenteeism, make sure it is necessary—for example, the employee has no legitimate explanation for the absences, and/or continues the behavior even after you meet to discuss the problem. In addition, you must make sure that termination is permissible according to any relevant employment contracts, workplace policies, and laws.  If you plan to terminate an employee, consider sending him or her a written notice and explanation beforehand.  Usually, you cannot terminate an employee on grounds of absenteeism if you only expect that the employee will miss excessive amounts of work; instead, there must be an actual record of absenteeism.
Summary: Set up a meeting. Give the employee a chance to explain. Make a decision and get it in writing. Terminate the employee, if necessary.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When you want to make instant pudding, stir ½ cup (96 grams) of the mixture into 2 cups (475 milliliters) of milk. Cook in a saucepan over high heat, stirring constantly. When it starts to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Keep stirring, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it thickens. Pour into a serving bowl, and let it set for 5 minutes. You can serve this hot or chilled. If the vanilla beans get into the pudding, pick them out with a fork after you cook the pudding, and discard them.

SUMMARY: Store the instant pudding mixture in a cool, dry place.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You can use any web browser on PC, Mac, or your mobile phone. Use the spaces provided on the web page to type the username and password associated with your Sprint account.  Then click Submit.  This logs you into your Sprint account on the website. If you do not have a sprint account click Sign Up on the right side of the screen.  You must have service through Sprint to sign up for an account. This displays menu options for your Sprint account. It's in the "My Sprint" menu options. There may be an authentication process.  Have your account details ready and answer any questions to confirm your account. This displays a list of blocked numbers. This displays an options menu next to the number. To unblock all numbers, click Do not block any voice calls.  This archives all blocked calls so you can find them later. It's in the menu that appears when you click on a blocked number.  This removes the number from the list of blocked numbers.    If you need assistance, contact 1-888-211-4727 to contact Sprint customer service.  If you blocked calls from your phone app (Android) or Settings menu (iPhone), see Method 1 to learn how to unblock numbers from your Android phone.  See Method 2 and to learn how to unblock numbers from an iPhone.
Summary: Navigate to https://www.sprint.com/en/login.html using a web browser. Type your username and password and click Submit. Click My Sprint. Click Permissions. Click Block voice. Click the number you wish to unblock. Click Remove number.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Place a cushion, blanket, or yoga mat beneath you to cushion your knees. You can cross the front of the one ankle over the back of the other (with feet pointing out to the sides) if that feels better. If kneeling doesn’t feel good to you, take any other comfortable seated pose. Palms can be placed firmly against your knees with fingers splayed out. Draw breath through your nostrils until your lungs are full. Lengthen through the crown of your head and draw your shoulders back as you inhale to ensure your lungs are completely expanded. Close your eyes as you inhale. After you inhale, open your mouth wide as if you were at the dentist. Stick out your tongue and lengthen the tip out and down so that it extends towards your chin. For a more intense option, open your eyes wide at the same time that you open your mouth and bring your gaze upward. The breath should pass over the back of your throat and make a distinct “haaaa” sound. Imagine you are trying to fog up a window with your breath. You should feel the muscles in the front of your throat contract. Press down through your palms as you exhale. Since the exhalation of simhasana is meant to release negative energy, it is important that it remains powerful throughout your practice. Therefore, it is best to repeat Lion’s Breath only a few times in a row so that you don’t lose the strength behind the breath. If the strong exhalations make you feel at all dizzy, take a break from the pranayam and breathe normally for a few minutes. You can place one hand on your chest to help regulate your breath pace.
Summary:
Kneel on the floor, sitting back onto your heels. Inhale deeply through the nose. Open your mouth and stretch your tongue out. Exhale the breath slowly out through your mouth. Repeat 2-3 times.