1. You are a manager In the Accounts Department. Graeme, one of your most energetic people, had asked for some of your time and is coming to see you in a couple of minutes. You're not sure what it's about but you would like to take the opportunity of talking to him about the amount of work he takes on. He takes on anything that needs doing and is always the first to volunteer for new projects. This has been particularly so over the past few months and you are beginning to be concerned about his health. He looks pretty drained at the moment.

• You obviously want his enthusiasm to remain high but you don't want a burnt-out employee! 
• Decide how you will approach the issue and how you might get him to moderate the workload.
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2. You have been in the Accounts Department for five years now and really love your job. In fact, since you and your partner split up a year ago you've really thrown yourself into your work. It's nothing for you to work late into the evening and quite often at weekends. There are so many exciting things to get involved with there isn't enough time to do as much as you'd like. Besides, your social life isn't exactly buzzing at the moment and you've never got hooked into any particular hobbies or pastimes.

• Your manager has always been full of praise for your performance, consistently giving you a high rating on your objectives. You've also made rapid progress during your time in the department. You have felt a bit drained recently.
• You have asked to see your manager about an exciting new piece of work you've heard about. You'd really like to get involved in it. You don't want to give up your other stuff though.