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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is the date actually a problem?  Or are you just unhappy that the employee changed it without asking you first?

If the new dates don't work, then deny the vacation time and explain why.

If the dates are not the problem, then, in your next meeting with said employee, explain that the change of dates caused confusion, and suggest following the agreed-upon process next time.[/quote]

It’s two days? How big of a deal will this be? The fact that you are analyzing this so deeply on a message board screams micro managed and new people manager to me.

I would try to understand what the ask is about. If this person has a family issue or got the dates confused and has already booked travel then do your best to cover it yourself. You’ll build a lot of good will. And fwiw, most people don’t keep track of other country’s holidays. I work closely with someone in Australia and can’t recall one holiday that person has taken off in four years. It’s so US centric to expect someone in the UK to remember thanksgiving. [/quote]

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