what is the best way to handle a co-worker who is not a self-starter and not task orientated?

Answer 1

Better interviewing techniques when replacing him, I’m afraid. You can try initiating (or suggesting if you are not the boss) behavioral modification incentives, but they tend to be too costly relative to their benefit in the small business world. At this point, since you are choking on a poison pill, your best bet is to lay down some strict performance expectations and an enforcement mechanism and get the employee to move along.
You can’t teach or instill motivation and good work ethics. You can simulate them temporarily through incentives, but, at the end of the day, your people have it or they don’t. use multi-part interviews, don’t be afraid to be a little tricky, and try to get a good measure of the person as well as the qualifications.

Answer 2

say something and try to help. do not be snotty and try not to say anythin infront of people. this even means thatyou would like to talk to the person. do not tell enyone that you are going to have the talk. that will get back to the person and hurt there feelings. i had to do this with my best friend and it worked out great. any more about the question, just im me

Answer 3

Not much you can do, except DON'T earn their paycheck for them. By that I mean, don't do their work. Do what is expected of you only. The managers will figure it out at some point and either fix the problem by teaching them or fire them.

Answer 4

Mind your own business unless you are a supervisor. Do your own job, keep your head down, and don't interfere.

Answer 5

inform your supervisor of your thoughts ONCE, then keep to yourself and do your work...eventually the coworker's lack of work ethic will catch up with them