How do I explain the concept of seniority in the work place to an un happy employee?

Answer 1

I am an HR professional and you need to be very careful how you approach an unhappy employee. I would receommend that you have someone from HR coach you and sit in on your conversation with your employee. Also keep in mind that while one employee may have been with the company longer, an employee with shorter tenure may also be a valuable member of the team. When dealing with employees, fairness is the rule. Companies have been sued when "unfairness" between employees has been documented and proven. Good luck!

Answer 2

Have a private talk with the employee. Make a list of the advance job tasks that the senior personal are called to do. Ask the employee to explain how he/she would go about doing the advanced tasks. By the end of the session, the employee should know that there are skills that have to be developed to join the ranks of seniority.

Often it is not only the ability to do the job, it is the trust of coworkers and supervisors that has to be acquired. With an explanation of these factors, the unhappy employee needs to change his/her ways or seek employment elsewhere. You need to help this employee go if that is what they choose.

Answer 3

Simply tell them that employees with more job experience and that have more time as an employee are entitled to the perks that they have earned for being there longer.