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How do I handle a brilliant but lazy employee?
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[QUOTE="Holicent, post: 244230, member: 76163"] [FONT=Verdana] Managers have to deal with all sorts of employees, and one of the most difficult is a brilliant but lazy employee. The key to handling this kind of employee is to approach them with respect and empathy, but also firmness and boundaries. First, make sure you understand what's going on. If you don't know why this person is both smart and lazy, it's going to be harder for you to get them on board with any sort of plan that involves getting their work done. It could be that they're distracted by stress at home or something else like that you need to figure out what's going on before you can move forward. Next, let them know what you're thinking. Tell them that while they're obviously very smart, they need to start being more productive if they want to continue working at the company. Explain how your expectations are different from theirs, and why that is: "I know you're used to doing things your own way here, [name], but that won't work anymore." Then ask them directly what it will take for them to start meeting their responsibilities at work: "What do we need in order for me[/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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