You are an executive director of an agency and have become aware that a well$-$loved, well$-$admired, and well$-$performing employee has been accused of violating several agency policies, specifically excessive absence from work and violating confidentiality. The employee's supervisor has addressed these issues with the employee, yet you are now involved because the employee has not improved their performance. The community, other social service agencies, and clients love this employee and there will be serious repercussions for the agency if the employee is terminated.