3 Tips On Helping The Underperforming Employee

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Posted by Jim on Aug 25, 2006 113 views

We both know that most employees will struggle with their workload from time to time. It can be from too much work, new job responsibilities, lack of motivation or issues outside of work. These simple tips can help turn that struggling employee into a more productive employee.

• Tip #1. Encourage Them To Avoid Procrastination
  • Tasks that are difficult are usually put to the side and worked on at the last minute. This can create unnecessary stress and lead to poor quality work. Review their projects with them and create a schedule to follow. Determine which projects need immediate attention and which ones need to be broken-down into segments.
• Tip #2. Remind Them To Keep Colleagues In The Loop
  • Keeping other colleagues in the loop on their progress can keep everything on schedule. Some departments take over projects when one department finishes. By keeping everyone in the loop, they can review any pending/future projects and deadlines other departments have and try to accommodate them in their schedule. This will help ensure timely and uninterrupted workflow, and drastically reduce frustration.
• Tip #3. Have Them Enlist Help
  • If you’ve assessed their workload and determined it’s more than they can accomplish (in the required timeframe), you may want to consider getting help from an intern or approach their colleagues for assistance. Time consuming jobs like copying and assembling can be done by interns, while more complicated work can be directed toward co-workers. Remind them to be appreciative of any help co-workers provide and understand they have their own work responsibilities as well. Also, have them spend some time explaining what needs to be done and in what manner so as to avoid confusion.

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