Yes it is both ethical and professional to acknowledge this because it conveys a good intent to assist and welcome the affiliate back to your team.
What you should say actually depends on the circumstances resulting to inactivity and your perception of the affiliate where possible, but generally you may include the following in what you say:
1. Let him know that irrespective of what kept him away for such a time, you are very pleased to see him back and that more importantly, it is better late than never.
2. Tell him what he missed the time he was absent will not be a barrier to his future success here, that all what he needs to succeed are still intact and that you are here to assist and guide him, because you only succeed when he succeeds.
3. Also say to him that it is extremely important to let out his mind when in any difficulty moving forward and include your Leadership Page link and email address for contacting you.
4. Finally, say to him that the action he took to start work with SFI today is a milestone because "The only difference between success and failure is the ability to take action."
-Alexander Graham Bell
Please note that it may be efficient not to bore him with very lengthy message of this nature, but be concise, polite, helpful, very professional and be ready to do some follows ups.
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Yes it is both ethical and professional to acknowledge this because it conveys a good intent to assist and welcome the affiliate back to your team.
What you should say actually depends on the circumstances resulting to inactivity and your perception of the affiliate where possible, but generally you may include the following in what you say:
1. Let him know that irrespective of what kept him away for such a time, you are very pleased to see him back and that more importantly,
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