Apology Letter Template to Boss/ Manager – Sample & Examples

Worried about something that you shouldn’t have done? Apology is the way out. Do not worry; we are here to help you out with a nice apology letter to your boss/manager. You know, confronting them is one of the best way to say sorry, but if you think that’s not the option then another best option is by writing an Apology Letter to Boss/Manager. It must be written by making some sincere efforts and with genuine sentiments. We are sure that will accept and forget the issue that created. People appreciate honesty. So no worries, just start with one apology letter and send it right away. 

Have you done anything wrong that you shouldn’t have? Do you look for an apology from your Boss/ Manager? No worries! Together we can sort it out. The best way to apologize is by either confront them and say sorry or write an apology letter right away. An Apology Letter to Boss need to be with really sincere efforts and it should look very genuine too. We have provided a number of samples that will help you in writing a nice Apology letter to the Boss/ Manager. We hope that you make your manager forgiving you and appreciate your efforts. Keep reading and find an appropriate sample for yourself. Good luck.

Format Apology Letter to Boss

To,
Project Manager
Research & Development wing
Seem wise technos.
California, USA

Dated: ******

Respected Sir,

I am writing this letter to you to ask for an apology for my irresponsible behavior during this current running project. I am extremely sorry that I didn’t put my sincere efforts and remained so careless that I cannot meet the deadlines. I understand that there is no place for such irresponsibility in our company. But sir, please accept my apology and provide me one more chance to prove myself and correct my mistake. I want to stay in this department and want to work under you.
I assure you that I will work so hard that I will submit the results within the deadlines, even if I had to work late at the office. I am ready for it.
Please provide me another chance and let me resume my job again. I shall be very thankful to you for your understanding and to consider me.

I hope to hear from you, Sir.

Thanking you.

Sincerely
With Regards,
Kunal Singh
Research Assistant, R&D.

How to write apology letter to boss

Important information is the right format that you maintain while writing an apology letter to boss. Since this letter is going to be in professional hands, professional etiquettes are required to be kept. We are here providing you with some tips that are needed to be maintained when you start with apology letter to your boss: 

  1. be short and crisp i.e. to the point.
  2. Keep in mind that you are writing an official letter therefore be very professional.
  3. Make your apology look so genuine that it must get accepted.
  4. Make your boss believe that now you are ready to accept and correct your mistake. 
  5. It is okay whatever happened, do no look negative in your letter. Stay positive and strong.
  6. Thanking them is a must. Therefore, thank them for their consideration and understanding. 

Just keep these points in mind and kick start with a nice apology letter to your boss. 

How to write an apology email to Boss/ Manager

To [write the email address of the person you want to apologize]

Subject: Sincere apology to you, sir.

Respected Sir,

I sincerely want to apologize for my misconduct at work yesterday. I have no idea how all this happened and why I overreacted. I am very ashamed of my behavior and will surely apologize to all teammates for my behavior.
This is my humble request to you that please do not send me off to some other department. I want to work with you and to grow myself. I promise not to repeat such an attitude ever again. Please accept my apology and consider me again.

I shall be very thankful and grateful to you for your understanding.

Thank you, Sir.

Regards,
Sunny Bing

Apology Letter to Boss Sample with Example

Above are given some sample apology letter to boss/ manager. I hope you found them useful. There can be many such situations for which an apology letter needs to be written. It could be because of misbehavior or some misconduct. The reason could be because of poor performance or for being late every day at work.

Similarly, many such letters can be written depending upon your situation and reason for being sorry. So many times workers commit a big error or act in an impolite way with their bosses or managers that can bring them into distress. Therefore, the employees must confidently write an apology to their boss and look for forgiveness from them. An apology letter must be genuine and comprise an effort to uphold the relationship with your boss or manager like before. An apology letter to the boss must also cover a thorough brief explanation of the happening and apologize at the correct time. The language in your letter must be very humble and remember that you must sincerely appeal for forgiveness from them. Below we have given some more apology letter or email samples that will help you out more. Please follow them and help yourself.

An apology Letter for different situations is given below:

For Misbehavior

To,
Mr. Michael [At many of the corporate, there is no culture of sir or Ma’am]
Manager In-Charge
ABC Corporation
USA

Dear Michael,

This is to apologize to you for my inappropriate behavior last time. I was extremely annoyed because of the condition around and I just could not hold my temper.  I understand that this kind of attitude is absolutely bad and now I have realized that I should apologize for it.
Michael, you being my senior I truly respect you and it was just for the moment. I surely regret my misbehavior. I am really for that.
Please consider my apology and allow me to resume my job. I promise not to repeat it and would learn some anger management strategies too.  I hope you would understand my condition and will grant me permission to join again. I hope to hear from you soon.

Thanking you.

Sincerely,
(Your Signature)
Lee Preston

981 Eget Rd.
Clemson GA 04645
(221) 156-5026

For Resignation

To,
The Manager
P.O. Box 372 5634 Montes Rd.

Springdale MO 57692
(545) 604-9386

Subject: Sincere apology for resignation.

Respected Sir,

As I have already submitted my resignation because of the issues created against me, I have now realized that I shouldn’t have done this. Sir, I am extremely sorry for such conduct and would like to continue my job. Can you please cancel my resignation and help me in getting my job back?
I promise that I will never repeat this attitude and would hold myself in control from now onwards. I assure you that I will do my best and will not give any chance of complaints. I surely need my job back sir. Please accept my apology.
I hope you will understand me and will consider my apology.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Calista Merritt

Ap #938-5470 Posuere Ave
Chickasha LA 58520
(693) 337-2849

For Mistake

To,
Project Head
Research & Development
Ap #345-3847 Metus Road
Independence CO 30135

Subject: Letter with an apology.

Dear Sir/ Ma’am,

I am writing this letter to accept my mistakes (that I have misplaced the samples and didn’t remember) and to apologize for being so irresponsible.  I will surely change my working strategy and will definitely keep everything noted for future references.
Please forgive me and provide me another chance to prove myself. I shall be very grateful to you for your kindness and consideration.

Thanking you.

Sincerely,
Hiram Mullins

754-6427 Nunc Ave
Kennewick AL 41329
(716) 977-5775

For Uninformed Leave

To,
Jeanette Sharpe

The Manager
Ap #364-2006 Ipsum Avenue
Wilmington Ohio 91750
(711) 993-5187

Dear Jeanette Sharpe,

This is to apologize to you as I didn’t inform you in advance for being absent on 28 Dec ’18.  I just could not get the chance to inform you that I won’t be able to come to the office. It was a sudden emergency as my grandfather had a stroke and he was rushed to the hospital immediately. Unfortunately, it was an important day and my sudden absence is hard to accept.
But, please consider my situation and grant me forgiveness. I shall be very obliged to you. I sincerely assure you that I will always inform you if something like this happens again.

Thanking you.

Sincerely,
Rigel Koch

P.O. Box 558 9561 Lacus. Road
Laughlin Hawaii 99602
(725) 342-0650

For Misconduct

To,
The Head of Department
427-5827 Ac St.

Schaumburg Arkansas 84872
(605) 900-7508

15-02-2019

Dear Sir/ Ma’am,

I need to apologize for my misconduct at work yesterday. I shouldn’t have taken photographs even when photography is not allowed. I just took them in urgency to use them for my reference later for preparing the report at home. I accept that have committed a mistake under the act of misconduct and I am really sorry for it.
I assure you that I will not repeat it and will work as per rules. Please accept my apology and grant me forgiveness. I shall be very thankful to you for your consideration.

Thanking you.

Sincerely,
Nehru Holmes
P.O. Box 547 4764 Sed Road
Grand Rapids CT 87323
(948) 600-8503

For Poor Performance

To,
The Manager,
XYZ company
P.O. Box 686 7014 Amet Street

Corona Oklahoma 55246
(622) 594-1662

16-07-2019

Dear Sir,

As per the monthly review, I found that I have been least efficient in my performance. I am writing to you to apologize for being not so efficient like many others. I am extremely sorry that I didn’t perform well and couldn’t meet the deadlines too. Depending on the company’s demand and reputation, I should be very smart and efficient in my work.
I will try to work really hard to establish my importance and will enhance my skills too. I promise that the coming month will be way better than the last one. Please keep your faith in me and help me in maintaining my confidence. I will be very grateful to you.

I thank you for your consideration and support.

Thank you so much.
With regards,
(Your Signature)
Kim Fletcher

For Late Coming

To,
The Head Manager,
XYZ Corporation
P.O. Box 120 2410 Odio Avenue

Pass Christian Delaware 03869
(726) 710-9826

19-02-2014

Subject: Sincere apology for being late at work.

Dear Sir,

I sincerely want to apologize for being late regularly at work from the last two weeks. There has been some construction related work that is going on at my home and that is why I used to get late every day. The work is already finished but then since my wife is not doing well because of her health, I used to get late. I am sorry because of the inconvenience I created here at work by being late for morning meetings.
Now onwards, I will be on time as my things are settled now and I can leave home in time for office. I am really sir.
I hope you will consider my apology and will grant me forgiveness.

Thank you so much.

Sincerely,
1379 Nulla. Av.

Asbury Park Montana 69679
(932) 726-8645

It depends on whom this letter is going to. Whether a customer or some senior authority. And depending upon the situation such letter can be manipulated and be written as per requirement.  Here is an example stating to one of the customers who has given a poor review for the service hotel has provided to them.

Apology Letter From Hotel General Manager

From,
1379 Nulla. Av.
Asbury Park Montana 69679
(932) 726-8645

13-08-2018

To,
Katelyn Cooper
6059 Sollicitudin Road
Burlingame Colorado 26278
(414) 876-0865

Subject: (_______________________)

Dear Sir,

As I looked at the review you have given to our services, I sincerely want to apologize for all the inconveniences you faced while you stay at our hotel. I will personally look into it and will definitely improve our services as per our client’s expectations. I appreciate that you have been patient and put some efforts to give a review to us.
I will ask the HR department to make a refund to you as per our policy because you are not satisfied with our services. I assure that this will not be the case when you visit us again. We hope to have you back with us and provide you with absolutely better and services as per your expectations.

Thank you so much.

With Sincere Regards,
Mike John
Manager, XYZ Hotel and Resorts
USA

A mistake is a mistake whether bigger or small. And therefore, the best way to apologize is either by writing or by saying sorry in the face. Here is an example is given below for your convenience:

How to Apologize To Your Boss For a Big Mistake

To,
The Manager/ Boss [You can write their name too]
ABC Company
Zephaniah Sanders

3714 Nascetur St.
Hawthorne Louisiana 10626
(539) 567-3573

18-04-2019

Respected Sir/ Ma’am,

You are already aware of the mistake I committed and the losses that our company faces because of my mistake. I still want to apologize for my mistake. Although, I won’t be able to pay the losses that our company has faced I had no other way to get me out of this guilt, Sir. I feel a deep sense of regret inside.
Can I be given another chance? I shall be very obliged if you can believe in me again. I assure you that I will be very careful from now onwards. I had no such intention, what happened is just because of my carelessness and I am very ashamed of my attitude towards such a crucial job I do. I am extremely sorry, Sir. I really am. I promise not to be a matter of complaints again.
I hope you will consider me again and will grant me forgiveness. I shall be very thankful and grateful to you.

Sincerely,
Seth Farley

6216 Denman Avenue
Seattle Utah 81202
(888) 106-8550

How to Apologize to Your Boss for Missing Work

To,
Willow Hunt
Ap #784-1887 Lobortis Ave
Cudahy Ohio 31522
(492) 467-3131

Subject: (___________________)

Dear Willow Hunt,

I am writing this letter to apologize to you because of being missing at work. I am facing some cervical problem and because of which I am not able to sit on the desk for a long duration in a stretch and that is why I have been taking breaks. I should have informed you before about that, rather you find it out on your own. I am sorry dear boss for missing work and not getting it done in time.
I shall be very obliged to you for your understanding and considering my situation. I will try to be more efficient and complete my work within time. I assure you that you will not find more complaints against me anymore.

Thanking you.

Sincerely,
Judith Floyd
361-7936 Feugiat St.
Williston Nevada 58521
(774) 914-2510

Personal Apology Letter To Boss

To,
The Project Manager,
361-7936 Feugiat St.
Williston Nevada 58521
(774) 914-2510

11-05-2014

Dear Sir,

I sincerely want to say sorry and apologize to you for being rude and putting my personal grudges with you. I should not bring such politics at our work place and for which I am really very ashamed of it. I hope that you will grant me forgiveness and this will not bring any distance between you and me.
I just could not handle my temperament and have said many wrong words to you. I am extremely sorry for my behavior. I sincerely apologize and promise that I will hold a better character towards everyone at work. I hope that you will consider my apology, I shall be very thankful to you.

Thank you, Sir.

Sincerely,
Chaney Bennett
P.O. Box 721 902 Dolor Rd.
Fremont AK 19408
(187) 582-9707

Formal/Official/Professional Apology Letter to Boss

To,
Griffith Daniels
6818 Eget St.
Tacoma AL 92508
(425) 288-2332

Subject: (____________)

I would like to express my deep regrets for the misconduct and would like to apologize for my behavior. It was absolutely inappropriate, impolite and lacked the professionalism that every one of you deserved.
Though I just cannot change what has happened, I assure you those similar happenings and misinterpretations will not occur in the future from my end. I truly value our professional association and definitely believe that our collaboration will continue to create firm work that will advantage our company [Company Name] and our customers/ clients too.
I hope that you will consider me and grant me forgiveness. Thanking you.

Sincerely,
Anne Beasley
987-4223 Urna St.
Savannah Illinois 85794
(145) 987-4962

Apology Letter to Boss for Absence Without Notice

To,
Xyla Cash
969-1762 Tincidunt Rd.
Boise CT 35282
(121) 347-0086

Subject: (__________)

Dear Xyla Cash,

I wish to offer my sincere apologies for being absent and not being able to report at work on date 23 June ‘18 as you were expecting me by. I absolutely understand that my unexpected absence from work carried an inconvenience to you and our whole team as well.
The reason for my absence was actually due to [write your reason]. Here I have attached a document on this matter and I sincerely regret my action. I won’t give you any excuses for having failed to connect and pass my message at the right time. I understand that this is not right of me and quite unprofessional too. But in the future, I will definitely ensure that I inform you [or communicate] in advance.

Thank you so much for your support and consideration.

With Regards,
Madeline Gregory
977-4841 Ut Ave
Walla Walla Michigan 82776
(304) 506-6314

We hope that you found these samples of some use and will be able to write a nice apology to your manager/ boss. We wish that your boss would consider it. Thank you for giving us a chance to help you out. Good Luck. Take care.

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