How do you deal with under-performing colleagues on your team?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Grumbling to myself and picking up their slack anyway. I'm not the best team player by nature, but I value my job too much to allow their poor performance to drag me down with them.

like

It depends on the nature of the underperformance. If it is something minor that can be corrected by a few adjustments on the part of the employee, then I have no issue talking directly to them.

If it is clear that there are more serious issues going on that can’t be addressed by a single conversation, then I will typically document that as a development need in their formal performance feedback write up and let their manager speak to it.

For very serious performance issues that can’t be addressed in the aforementioned ways, then I am willing to have direct one-on-one conversations with the employee’s team lead(s) and manager.

Grin and bear it.

There's a huge learning curve at in my workplace so that justifies some of it. There's also a low retention rate so it's difficult to complain because we actually have a warm body that helps a bit. When it's clear something isn't really working, the seasoned vets start to make comments to the manager. Ultimately, it's the manager's call as it is his team.

I learned today that being with 25 feet of a high performer can cause you to be 15% more productive. However, being within 25 feet of a low performer causes you to be 30% less productive. I say to stay as far away from people who are under-performing because that can affect your performance.

I see it as an opportunity to be recognized.

Related Posts

Hi everyone! I need a few likes to DM other users. Could you please like this post? Appreciate your help!

likeuplifting

Program management vs product management? What’s ur take… seems like program management is a new wave of high demand skill set

like

How much audit assistant manager make in E&Y Dubai?

like
like

Where to find “real” organic fruit? The organic bananas and apples from Trader Joe’s and Sprouts always makes my mouth itch

likefunny

Pharma Insight Bingo!? I’ll start. “Patients have settled for a new normal.”

likefunny

Finance experts, help me understand what a major deflationary period will be like. ELI5

Let's say through a combination of aggressive saving, high income, and savvy investments, I manage to save several million by the time I'm 40.

If at that time I decided to pursue my passion and go to law school so that I can be an affordable attorney for worthy causes, will my age hold me back from getting into law school?

likeupliftinghelpful

GOP logic: you can’t count mail in ballots early! That’s unconstitutional!
Also GOP logic: states have to have their final count by Nov 3rd! (Most polls close 4-5 hours before midnight local time, btw).

Post Photo
likefunny

I work as a worker’s compensation adjuster and I cannot seem to get the hand of loss of time. Been in the same role for a year. Any piece of advise? I have made several improvements but it feels like I’m dragging it out. Last question is how do you manage claims that you have not handle for months and you’re too scared to do anything.

like

Hello, I have accepted an offer at a competitor company and sent in my resignation letter. My start date is 5 weeks from now so I put in my end date 4 weeks from date letter was signed. The manager said I had to leave the job in 2 days and the company can only play 2 weeks of work. Is it normal how they do that?

likehelpful

Does anyone else think the dip will continue after the weekend purchases?

like

Venting a bit: Are you finding DEI groups at work overrun with allies. Is there also an increase in celebrating said allies? Is it just me?

Most of the groups I'm in (esp. event teams) are being taken over by allies wanting to do what they think should be done to 'celebrate' whatever topic the month is, usually speaking over marginalized coworkers and rarely consulting with them. It seems like the only time this doesn't happen is for gay (usually yt) men or BHM. I'm just feeling so...minimized.

10 years sales experience selling eyewear to eye doctors. If I were to transition to tech would I have to start as a BDM? I think that would be a pay cut for me. Thanks

like

Wow, so no more free lunches…what a joke

like

I am currently working in advertising with experience on fintech & CPG. I would like to work in tech marketing, specifically Google’s APMM program.
I’ve been studying some PM/PMM books/podcasts/videos, attending Google events, and want to keep learning more to try to prepare myself as much as I can.
What resources helped you get into product marketing/Google?
Has anyone here moved from advertising to tech?
Would love to hear from a marketer about their experience getting into Google.
Thank you

like

Besides salary, how to pick between job offers?

like
funnylike

If over 90% of terrorists, murderers, and rapists are men, wouldn't preventing entry for all male travelers (regardless of country) be the only justifiable ban?

like

Additional Posts in Engineering

I thought I really wanted to be a chemical engineer but the reality of the day to day has been disappointing to say the least… is this a common sentiment for a first job? Do I just have to keep going to get somewhere interesting?

like

Is it worth pursuing a management position coming from being an engineer? What is your opinion on trying to go this route?

like

Any advice for a young engineer trying to land their very first job out of college?

likesmart

are there any engineering fields that you can get an online degree in?

like

If I start a full-time position as a Product Engineer, what salary should I expect within the Metro-Detroit Area?

like

Is it true that less than 20% of engineers are women, even when there are so many programs specifically focused on getting females into STEM fields? It seems like it should be more evenly distributed

like

People act all embarrassed when they tell me they don't know what "engineering" means and I just tell them it's based off the word "engine," and we study how systems (like engines) work. That usually explains it

like

Hi everybody! 😊
I've been working as a Junior Analog Design Engineer for a year and half.
I received a proposal for a Senior Analog Designer role from Bosch in the same city where I am currently working.
Should I wait and build up a few more years of experience before accepting a Senior role or should I jump in and work to fill the gap?
Next year, there will be an important deadline for the project I'm working on and my resignation could be critical for the team, how would you deal with it?

like

My brilliant team is being dissolved. My team is what made the work so enjoyable, not the job itself. I’m feeling pretty…stunned, I guess, and nervous about going through this again in the future.

like

My brother recently graduated high school and wants to work for a year or two before he starts his undergrad. What sort of jobs should he be looking for that could help his resume in the future? He eventually wants to pursue engineering

like

What are some locations with the highest demands for engineers?

like

What's a guilty pleasure you indulge in at work?

like

I am looking for the weekend jobs in the production department. I have done graduation in mechanical Engineering and my majors were lean manufacturing and statistics quality control. I am looking forward for these job. Everyone wants experienced employee. Right now I am working in custom machining workshop.

like

I currently working as project coordinator (on-site) for 3 months 10hrs everyday with package $75k, I want to move to remote or hybrid work but I only have 8 months of experience from my previous employer and I have completed my master's in construction management in 2021. Should I stay in my role a bit longer to gain experience or I am not able to find remote or hybrid matching my profile. Your advice and comments are much appreciated.

like

Any professional engineers turned professors here? What drove you to make that switch and did it work out how you thought it would?

like

If anyone in the US is looking for a job in the field of civil/construction/environmental engineering doing a wide variety of work in real estate land development shoot me a DM. Remote and Hybrid options.

like

Hello, who can help me?
I am interested in knowing how much an oilfield engineer earns. I currently have a job offer from a medium-sized company, but as a recent graduate, I don't know if the pay is adequate.

like

I've been thinking about my career a lot lately. I feel like I've hit a wall, and I don't know how to get past it.

I've been at this job for almost 5 years now, and ever since the day I started, there have been problems with my coworkers. It's not just one person—it's everyone in my department, and they all seem to be working against each other instead of together. Should I leave?

like

Do you work on any home engineering projects in your free time? If so, what are you working on at the moment?

like

I'm new to the field. Everyone seems extremely stressed and overworked. Am I seeing the worst of it, or is that the norm?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal