Your Guide To Tracking Underperforming Employees

Sometimes employees simply fail to live up to expectations. While you can strive to hire right from the start, if problems arise down the line it’s your job to handle them quickly and effectively. At American StaffCorp, we’re passionate about helping companies guide their underperforming employees on the path to success. Here are some of our best tips on tracking your problematic workers in 2020.

Keep Their Feelings in Mind

No one likes having uncomfortable conversations in the workplace. If you want to improve employee communications, make an effort to keep workers’ feelings in mind and reassure them that you have their best interest at heart. By alleviating employees nerves’, you increase your odds of solving the problem on the table successfully.

Focus on the Root of the Problem

Your reasons for talking to an underperforming employee don’t always reveal the root cause of the issue. After all, there’s a reason your worker is chronically late or failing to complete tasks as desired, and you need to understand it to correct the problem. If you really want to get workers back on track, aim to discover the reasons for their poor performance. Then, talk about what you can do to change these issues moving forward.

Have a Plan for the Future

Before concluding a meeting with your employee, the two of you should brainstorm a plan for solving the problem at hand. For best results, come up with a step-by-step solution and make sure the worker knows what’s expected of them at every stage. You can also provide employees with resources and individuals to contact should they have questions. The goal is to keep first accomplishments small and easy to achieve so workers feel good about their progress and motivated to do their best work.

Contact Tulsa’s Staffing Specialists

Serving Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and beyond, the team at American StaffCorp utilizes a personal touch to help companies find the best teammates for all their open positions. Searching for your next great worker? Learn more about our services and schedule an appointment with our team.

 

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