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Work It Podcast: How can managers deal with poor performers?

Accepting underperformance can be demoralising to others on the team and may affect everyone's work. What should managers do?

One of the more challenging aspects of workplace management is dealing with workers who are not performing as well as they should. What steps can managers take to address missed outcomes or unhealthy attitudes?

Michael Han of Han and Lu Law Chambers shares his experience with Crispina Robert and Adrian Tan.

Michael Han of Han & Lu Law Chambers shares his experience in dealing with underperformers. (Photo: CNA/Sai Ye Wint)
When there are accusations (from team members about a poor performer) ... prepare, interview and get the facts ... after that, list down things that are not done and see how they react.

Jump to these key moments:

  • 3:49 What is a poor performer?
  • 9:55 Having that difficult conversation
  • 14:23 When underperformers are not dealt with
  • 22:01 When a struggling worker can be helped

Listen to more episodes here.

A new episode of Work It drops every Monday. Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for the latest updates.

Have a great topic for us? Drop the team an email at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg  

Source: CNA/cr

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