No one likes picking up someone else’s slack. But when a person you are working with leaves early, misses deadlines, and doesn’t give 100% to a project, it can be difficult to determine the best course of action. Should you confront them about their behavior? Speak to your boss? Or mind your own business?
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We’ve all worked with someone who doesn’t pull his own weight — a person who checks Facebook all day, takes two-hour lunch breaks, and never meets a deadline. But as irritating as it can be, you shouldn’t become the behavior police unless their slacking is materially affecting your work.
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Dealing with a person who isn’t giving their all can be frustrating, but don’t presume to know the root causes of their behavior — slacking doesn’t always indicate laziness.
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If your work is affected by this person’s behavior, it’s time to speak up. But don’t ambush them or adopt an accusatory tone. “Approach the conversation with curiosity and compassion,”.
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Bring specific examples of the offending behavior to the conversation, and clearly explain the impact it’s had on you and others in your group or team. If one conversation doesn’t do the trick, try again. It may be that you weren’t direct or specific enough the first time.
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There will always be 'slackers' in some situations but try to first be empathic and if that doesn't work take notes. If trying to point out skillfully to the person doesn’t work then either get all the facts and take it to the next level or remove yourself from being affected. Remember, if they are not doing their job it makes your life harder and that weak link needs to be cut.
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