2007-06-01 03:18:37 · 6 answers · asked by Tinker Bell 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Give him ultimatums on this. Remember that you are his manager, but also don't treat him bad and consider helping insteading of bossing. There is a difference in bossing and managing, so try to show them that you are not too good to do the work too. Maybe then he wont feel that way. Good luck=)
2007-06-01 03:22:59 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Brittany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time for a reality check. This employee has a chip on his shoulder, probably undeserved.
Sit him down and review his job description. Ask him point blank how he feels about the tasks you have outlined. For all negative responses, ask him how he intends to address these tasks and make them positive for him.
Review his background (education, training, past jobs). Ask him what his short-term professional goal is and what his long-term professional goal is. Don't be surprised if he doesn't have either.
Encourage him with positive feedback where it applies. Then outline your concerns regarding his attitude. Make it clear you have noticed and it affects the company, the team and his productivity. End on an upbeat, positive note.
Write down everything for the record. You basically are counseling him. Resolution? Attitude? Potential? are all important points to note when he leaves.
You have a situation where the employee doesn't realize that getting the boss' attention should always be positive. Once the bad things get noticed, he's in your "cross-hairs".
Good luck..
2007-06-01 10:25:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the recommendations to be direct are good, but I'd approach it differently...I'm assuming this is really a good employee, but is just struggling with motivation.
I'd first explain that we all have to do things we don't like, but when we prove that we can do these things well we get new opportunities. In addition, I'd start talking to him about where he wants to be in 5 years & what "we" need to do to put him on that path. I'd then ask him what process improvements you & he can make to the roll & responsibilities to spend less time doing the things he feels are beneth him. Lastly, managers sometimes need to explain the purpose & value of the work in order to help employees understand how they are having a positive impact. Making sure employees can see how they influence the big picture is critical to keeping motivation high.
2007-06-03 22:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consider sitting him down and talking about it. Start by telling him how the company appreciates him, blah blah. Explain that this is what you have to offer him, right now. If he feels that it is beneath him, you would not be offended if he looked elsewhere for employment and you will pass along a good reference. Otherwise, his attitude needs to improve. Tell him that if he is looking to advance himself within this company or any other, that attitude plays a big role. The company appreciates an employee performs all jobs, large and small, with dignity. Good luck.
2007-06-01 10:42:39 · answer #4 · answered by lovestogarden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oops.
He'd have to go. Lots of people need jobs -- he doesn't like it? There's the door.
2007-06-01 10:22:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
suggest that he do the job, or find another one that meets his "high standards".
2007-06-01 10:34:53 · answer #6 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋