Discussing tardiness

— I'm worried about Barry. He's been late to several company meetings, and he didn't attend the managers' retreat last weekend. Also, sales in his department are down nearly 4 percent.
— Yes, I know. Barry's having some family issues, and I'm afraid they're affecting his work.
— You need to have a serious talk with him. I can sympathize with family problems, but the bottom line is he has to get his act together, or we'll have to find someone else to do the job.
— Yes, sir. I'll talk with him tomorrow.