What this draft covers
- What the employee is apologising for
- Acceptance of responsibility
- Steps taken or proposed to improve
- Request for guidance or a meeting
When to use it
Use after a workplace lapse such as unprofessional behaviour, a missed deadline or absence without notice.
Format: Editable Word document (.docx), 1 page.
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[Your name]
[Designation / Department]
[Date]
To,
[Name of manager]
[Designation]
Subject: Apology for [brief description]
Dear [Mr./Ms. Name],
I am writing to apologise for [describe the lapse, e.g. my conduct at the team meeting on (date) / missing the deadline for (task) / my absence on (date) without informing you]. I understand that this was [unprofessional / caused difficulty for the team] and I take full responsibility for it.
[Briefly explain the circumstances, without making excuses.]
To make sure this does not happen again, I will [describe specific steps]. [I have already completed the pending work / apologised to the colleagues concerned.]
I would be grateful for an opportunity to discuss this with you and for any guidance you can give me.
Yours sincerely,
[Signature]
[Name]
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