9 Early Signs of An Underperforming Employees: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
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Introduction
Are you concerned about the performance of your team members? Have you noticed a decline in their productivity, enthusiasm, or work output? As a manager, it is crucial to identify early warning signs of underperformance before they become major issues.
In this blog post, we will discuss three categories of underperformance:
Work output
Behaviors
Attitudes
By understanding these warning signs, you can take proactive steps to address them and improve the performance of your team.
Work Output
Poor quality work
Producing work that doesn't meet expectations; not adhering to quality standards
Decreased quantity of work
Producing less work than usual; not meeting productivity goals
Lack of attention to detail
Not paying attention to small details that could impact the quality of work; missing important steps or instructions
Behaviors
Decreased productivity
Taking longer than usual to complete tasks or projects; missing deadlines
Increased errors or mistakes
Making more errors or mistakes than usual; having to redo work more often
Lack of initiative or enthusiasm
Waiting to be told what to do; not taking on new projects or challenges
Attitude
Negative attitude
Being consistently pessimistic or cynical; complaining frequently
Resistance to feedback or coaching
Not accepting feedback or coaching; becoming defensive when given feedback
Lack of engagement
Being disinterested in team activities or meetings; not contributing to team discussions
Conclusion
It's important to note that these early warning signs may not always be indicative of underperformance. They could be the result of external factors such as personal issues or changes in workload. However, if these warning signs are persistent and become a pattern, address them with the employee and exploring potential solutions.
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