[header] How to manage a lazy employee [title] Address the employee verbally. [step] Don't allow an employee's laziness or lack of enthusiasm to become a recurring issue. Tell the employee you're hoping to speak with them about workplace expectations and performance, and schedule a time to sit down together.
[header] How to manage a lazy employee [title] Address the employee verbally. [step] Don't allow an employee's laziness or lack of enthusiasm to become a recurring issue. Tell the employee you're hoping to speak with them about workplace expectations and performance, and schedule a time to sit down together.
Your conversation will likely prove helpful in identifying the cause for the employee's waning work ethic. [substeps] For instance, " i've noticed a decline in your effort and i want to make sure you'll be able to keep up with your responsibilities moving forward. [substeps] If the employee is connected to complaints or criticism, let them know in a calm and matter-of-fact manner. Try to talk with them in an honest, informative voice that establishes the same range of subject matter as the employee's work. When the employee is finished with his or her tasks, take some time to listen to what the employee has to say. [substeps] Over the next seven days, share with them how their laziness has frustrated you or hurt their productivity. Every successful employee can benefit from a dose of cooperation, so don't let an employee's laziness or lack of enthusiasm infect the workplace. [title] Establish a schedule that works for all employees.