Best Sales Closing Technique with Examples

Best Sales Closing Technique with ExamplesBest Sales Closing Technique with ExamplesMany abverkauf professionals either try to learn too many closing techniques or never learn any. Those that learn too many are often confused when deciding which closing technique they should use and usually employ the wrong technique. There are many ways to close a sale, and each technique has its own value and time and place to be fruchtwein effective. But for the confused sales professional or those new to sales, knowing one closing technique, and mastering it, might be all that is truly needed. Persistence The one error that many sales professionals make is giving up too soon. The average sale takes 3 to 5 closing attempts before the deal is done. Most of those in sales give up after 1 or, at best, 2 closing attempts. Hearing no one time, it seems, is enough for many in sales. But the fact is that you may need to hear the dreaded no a few times before getting to yes. And if you stop after the first no you will not make the sale. It does take some skill to keep advancing a sales cycle after a prospect tells you no, but it is critical to keep moving forward. The trick is to flush out your prospects objections by asking more questions and providing compelling answers to build additional value in your product or service. Those in Inside Sales positions may find continuing a sales cycle after a prospect says no more difficult since most of the people they will be talking to on the phone can easily hang up or become very annoyed if the Inside rep continues trying to make the sale. The simple remedy for this is to make a follow-up call. The rule about a sale taking 3 to 5 attempts holds true for outside and inside sales reps The Best Closing Technique Now that you understand that you will probably need to try to close the sale more than once, its time to learn the best closing technique and why it is the best. What makes this closing technique the best is how seldom it is used. While it is extraordinarily simple, many sales professionals simply do not use it. Ask for the Sale Thats it The best closing technique is simply to ask for the sale. Use any wording that feels right for you, but you need to ask for the sale. So many in sales do everything involved in a sales cycle but then never ask for the sale. They provide answers to all of their prospects questions, show the value of their product or service, follow up with prospect requests, design and deliver a powerful proposal then never ask for the geschftliches miteinander. Why not? Usually, a rep does not ask for the business out of fear. They are afraid of hearing no. But once you understand that you probably need to hear no a few times makes asking for the business less fearful. If you are confident that your product or service will solve your prospects challenges or meet her needs and if you have fully qualified him, then asking for the business is what you have earned the right to do. You s hould have no fear and feel confident is simply asking a question. Examples Below are several examples of how you can word your closing question. Use the one that feels right for you or use your own. The most important thing is simply to make sure you ask for the sale Can we move forward with this deal? Is there anything preventing you from agreeing to this today? Can I have your business? Are you ready to move forward? Have I done enough to earn your business?

Recruiter Reinforces Our Resume Advice

Recruiter Reinforces Our Resume AdviceRecruiter Reinforces Our Resume AdviceRecruiter Reinforces Our Resume AdviceWeve addressed the keys to effective resume writing more than once on this blog, but there are some things worth repeating, especially when they come from outside sources who walk the same steps on the web that we walk, and their advice is just as valuable.Take Steven Coyne, an independent recruiter who runs The Job Hunter Groups Blog. He once wrote a timeless post for RecruitingBlogs.com, titled 3 Reasons Ill Read Your Resume, that underscores a trio of points we wholeheartedly agree with1. Read every sie sagen es of the job description and apply only if youre qualified for the job.Give me what I want by writing a short and concise cover letter. It should include a short summary of your experiences that match the job description. If they dont match, dont apply Doing this will help keep your job search focused and prevent you from doing a lot of unnecessary work by applyi ng to more jobs for which youre not qualified.More on This Topic The Hazards of Resume Promiscuity2. Make your resume easy and breezy to read.Ditch the distracting fonts, the picture of yourself, and the extra words you dont need. In Coynes words Do not ramble Get right to the point. Recruiters quickly grow tired of trying to find information that indicates your qualifications. As for including a picture Who cares what you look like? Many hiring managers or recruiters make stupid assumptions about your looks anyway.More on This Topic Create an Attractive Resume Employers Will Notice3. Use important phrases from the job description.If some of your experience matches the wording in the job description, make it stand out in your resume. This one reason alone will encourage me to call you, Coyne writes. Ill know you read the job description and made sure that you made changes that improve your chances to get a call from me.

Office romance How to handle an awkward affair that isnt yours

Office romance How to handle an awkward affair that isnt yoursOffice romance How to handle an awkward affair that isnt yoursThis we know being in close proximity to someone increases the chances of attraction. And who do we spend more time around than our coworkers? According to recent data, more than 51% of workers admit to having an office affair at some point in their career. And few of them regret it 64% of those workers admitted theyd do it again if the opportunity presented itself. For New York career coachCarlota Zimmerman, this finding isnt surprising.Wzu siche do you spend the majority of your lifetime? The office. Why do so many people joke about having an office wife or office husband? Because of the significant time, energy and emotion invested in the workplace, she says. Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreEven if you started your first or most recent gig in a relations hip or already married, at least one point in your career, its likely youll witness a romance of some sortand hey, maybe even have feelings for someone yourself. Our better angels may tell us to ignore it, but emotions can be unruly.How romances affect the workplaceColleagues will judge an office romance or affair based on how blatant the couple is during the workday. Zimmerman warns that an affair can trigger emotions in others that might be difficult to express. An office romance can impact other employees, by stoking their jealousy, or disgust, or amusement. Office life is, in many ways, very reminiscent of juniorchefin high when your best friend gets a boyfriend or girlfriend, suddenly they dont want to hang out as much, or if they do, they just want to talk about their crush. It can be tedious, she explains. Does it impact morale? Yes and no, Zimmerman says. What it boils down to is how much it directly impacts your ability to finish your work, meet deadlines, exceed in your ca reer and have a harmonious workplace experience. While sometimes you should speak your truth, other times, experts recommend keeping it quiet to save face. Here are the best ideas for a response.First, read the code of conductUnless youre in at a startup thats still in its infancy, nearly every company has a code of conduct. Youll find sexual harassment information, office rules, and safety regulations, and what executives and leaders have decided about extra-curricular behavior for employees and managers. Whats in clear black-and-white can help you determine your best course of action, according to workplace expert and industrial-organizational psychology practitionerAmy Cooper Hakim.As long as company policy permits such a relationship, then it is truly none of your business, she shares. The only caveat here, Hakim explains is if the code of conduct isnt being respected in a professional, adult manner. Then, you have the right to voice your concern. This is especially true if your job is at stake.If theyre disobeying company policyAt most companies, how appropriate an affair or relationship may come down to one thing Does one person have any direct responsibility for the other persons career?An executive dating a just-out-of-college intern, or a manager dating someone they evaluate daily is aleidher story, Zimmerman says. Then the office romance infringes on issues of power and money, and quickly lead to chaos.If because of all the fun these crazy kids are having, deadlines arent being met, or office credit cards are being used to rent hotels and go on unnecessary business trips. In that sense, you see things spiraling out of control, she explains. You might even notice his poor work management is causing the business to lose the clients that pay for those restaurants. That can definitely impact you, since if the company goes under, there goes your job.In addition, its not uncommon that someone who is having an office romance can become a favorite and lead t o bad team dynamics, or receive promotions theyre not entirely qualified for. In addition, anyone who crosses the favorite can feel punished in their career paths. That kind of toxic protection can become a major problem, and its what gives office relationships a bad name. Thats when you should try to say something, because the impact on others can be destructive.Just like youd extend an olive branch to a friend to clean up their act before you bad-talked them to another friend, Zimmerman says talking to the couple directly before you go to HR is a kind-hearted move. You have a responsibility to politely but clearly make it clear to the parties involved, that they need to take it down a notch. I would probably speak first to the person whom you have some kind of friendly relationship. In many cases, just the realization that they arent as slick as they think, and that everyone knows is enough to throw a damper on things, she suggests.If they blow you off? Or it keeps getting worse? Thats when you speak to a professional, just make sure you come prepared with proof, including specific receipts, dates, and examples to back up your reasons for being upset or concerned. If theyre not breaking the rulesZimmerman warns that if the affair is merely bugging you, and not really changing your workflow, its better to keep your thoughts to yourself. Even if you think its clear they have a little somethin somethin going on, assumptions can be dangerous- not only to their reputation but yours, too. She gives the personal example of when she was ending her tenure in network news. She was very close with a colleague - and perhaps, even a little flirty - but they never extended the relationship past the office. We made each other laugh, he sent me flowers, I gave him little treats. But nothing ever happened. However, another producer, who actively disliked both us, was apparently so morally shocked, shocked and outraged, that she took it upon herself to lodge a formal compla int with HR. She complained about how friendly we were, and that it set a bad example for the rest of the team, she shared. That producer was fired. Within days of meeting with HR, she was quite publicly escorted out the door. She was already unpopular, and HR used her complaint as an opportunity to clean house. Though her experience was on the extreme case, staying out of the chaos is usually the best bet, especially if your resume isnt in jeopardy. Remember that you dont need to be friends with everyone at work, but you do need to have a professional relationship. If you are not comfortable with the office romance, make sure to still remain polite and respectful when interacting with the couple at work, Hakim says.

How to Come Out as Bisexual at Work - The Muse

How to Come Out as Bisexual at Work - The MuseHow to Come Out as Bisexual at Work Im glad that you write about being bisexual, a colleague said to me over beers one recent evening. She shared that she hasnt been out to anyone at work in years and how that decision had been unintentional, but also made her feel incomplete. But, she said, the way you talk about your sexuality makes me feel like I can be out.Before that moment, I hadnt known that my colleague-turned-friend welches bisexual. Without even meaning to, without ever knowing she was waiting for it, Id created space for her to be her, just by being me.My path to being out at work hasnt always been easy. When I was first hired at one organization, before I was out to anyone there, I was interviewed to be featured in an article for my organizations publication. As I spoke about how my commitment to social justice was connected to my bisexuality, the interviewer seemed confused. The next day I got an email saying the piece wouldn t run. Her explanation was flimsy. It felt like an excuse. Coming out in that scenario was certainly a risk and it didnt exactly go well, but I knew that leaving my sexuality out of the equation felt like leaving a part of myself behind.Without even meaning to, without ever knowing she was waiting for it, Id created space for her to be her, just by being me.I was disappointed but bedrngnis entirely surprised. By then Id accepted that this was sometimes the cost of being out, particularly as a bisexual person. One recent study noted that bisexual+ people- a term referring to the collection of identities that includes bisexual, queer, sexually fluid, and other non-monosexual folks- experience double discrimination from both queer and straight communities. Furthermore, the authors note that bisexual people are at higher risk for poor mental health outcomes compared to heterosexual as well as lesbian and gay individuals. The costs of erasure of and discrimination against bisexual+ peopl e in the workplace, to infer from the research, might include a decrease in mental and physical wellness, lowered productivity, high turnover rates, and compromised morale. While many people dont come out in the workplace, and for good reason, Ive found that being open about my sexuality has helped me feel more connected to my work and colleagues. If youre passionate about your organization or your field, you may be spending a significant portion of your time with these people. And I knew that I wanted my colleagues to understand that my bisexuality is a part of me and that being out fuels my work.Since Ive been out at my most recent job, Ive listened as co-workers disclosed their sexual identities to me, hosted a queer pride party that my supervisor came to, and felt more fully present at work, even if it makes some conversations more awkward.So yes, coming out as bisexual at work can be risky, but to me its totally worth it. And after doing it at 11 different jobs, Ive learned a f ew things about what works. Test the WatersIf youre not sure where to begin, you might want to start small. Try indicating your identity in a subtle way to gauge your colleagues reactions.One day while I was working at the admissions office of a small liberal arts college, I decided to wear something a little queer. I donned a black button-down tucked into a black skirt and added the stark white tie my new girlfriend had just given me. Trust me, I looked sharp and felt confident. When I got to work, my supervisor stopped me, looked me up and down, and told me how bold my choice was. Sure, it might have been a throwaway comment, but the way he said it made it clear to me that I was under a magnifying glass- and felt like a sign that my sexuality might not be welcome. I decided I wouldnt be coming out to most of my colleagues, and certainly not to my supervisor, because I didnt know how safe I was.We have every right to exist in a world where our bisexuality is not just accepted, but celebrated. Sadly, though, thats not possible in every office.But three years later and two thousand miles away, I stood listening to a co-worker talk about her girlfriend. I had just moved across the country and started working at a small caf. I asked my fellow barista about how she met her girlfriend, to which she replied, The only place to meet lesbians in this town is online.Well, I said, what if I wanted to meet everybody?Theres a setting for that, she said and continued extolling the virtues of online dating. I had been afraid to come out, but her simple acceptance of my sexuality in this small gesture made me feel safer to tell the other caf staff I was bisexual. What I found was a warm and welcoming community of queer and straight folks, all of whom I had been working alongside for weeks in trepidation.We all deserve to live under a glorious rainbow of love and acceptance. We have every right to exist in a world where our bisexuality is not just accepted, but celebrated. Sad ly, though, thats not possible in every office. You probably already know this, but Im going to reiterate it just in case It is appropriate, and smart, to decide not to come out at work if you dont feel safe.Prepare and Practice Versions of Coming OutWhen youre coming out at work, you dont need to prepare a formal statement, but you dont want to wing it, either. Take the time to think of a few coming out options suited to different audiences or occasions and practice them either on your own or with a trusted friend (who youre out to).The Casual RevealThink of a simple, comfortable way to allude to your sexuality. For example, you can mention your involvement with a bisexual organization.The ClarificationIf youre being misidentified as gay or straight on a recurring basis, decide on a quick, clear clarification you feel comfortable using- it can be as simple as, Oh, actually Im bisexual. If youve tried the casual reveal or a clarification already and people continue to misidentify yo u, you may want to say more strongly, Actually, Im bisexual and I need you to respect that.The ConversationThere may be some people, especially authority figures, who you feel merit a more formal conversation (before you bring a date to the company event, for example). Think about what youd like to say and maybe write some notes down for yourself.While working for the state of Colorado, I found that many people made assumptions about my sexuality. I worked slowly to rectify these assumptions in one-on-one conversations, often by casually mentioning an ex or explicitly saying, Im bisexual. I even once blurted it out to the Lieutenant Governor, who oversaw our office. It wasnt my most gracious moment, but the ambiguity of some people knowing and others not felt overwhelming. I just wanted everyone to know already.But if you want to be out to only a few colleagues, go for it. Just make it clear to those folks that you are not out to everyone at the office and that youd like them not to disclose your identity to anyone else. Answer Only the Questions You Want to AnswerDepending on your work environment, you may find that many people are accepting and curious about your sexuality. While its a compliment to know that others are interested in you, curiosity can turn into prying. Decide in advance how much you want to share and stick to your boundaries. Its always okay to say, Thats a very personal question and I dont think its appropriate for the workplace.Its always okay to say, Thats a very personal question and I dont think its appropriate for the workplace.Your colleagues may also start seeing you as their resident queer expert and want to ask you about everything queer under the sun. Ive learned to answer questions I feel my colleagues have asked in good faith, if I have time. When Im too busy? I remind them that we live in an age of unfettered access to information and suggest they ask the internet instead. And when questions are an invitation to a debate, rath er than a thoughtful inquiry so that someone might get to know me better, I dont take the bait. Instead, I suggest the individual do some reading by writers who are bisexual.Know Your RightsWhile you shouldnt have to brace yourself for being discriminated against, you have every right to fight for your place in the world if youre not treated fairly. And, the workplace is no different. So before you come out, research your company policies and city and state laws in terms of sexual and gender identity protections. While policies will vary company to company, some cities and states have explicit laws to protect employees from employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. The Human Rights Campaign has compiled a list of resources for LGBTQ employees that you may want to review prior to coming out.While you shouldnt have to brace yourself for being discriminated against, you have every right to fight for your place in the world if youre not treated fairly. And, the workplace is no different.Discrimination in the workplace can take many forms, including but not limited to being passed over for promotion, being fired, having your office vandalized, and experiencing physical or verbal abuse. If you face discrimination due to your sexual identity, consider seeking professional legal advice. (Here are some resources from Lambda Legal you can start with.) If youre harassed in any way- such as if people are making overly sexual comments or consistently questioning your sexuality- document it, and consider filing a complaint with human resources. If you have a supportive supervisor, ask for their assistance.It can be intimidating to take action- most of us just want to do our jobs and live our lives- but I can tell you from personal experience that it can also be incredibly healing to confront people who are abusing their power.Ive found that being out has allowed me to more fully engage with my work, connect to colleagues and clients who are LGBTQ+, and envision a career for myself that not only allows me to be out, but also provides me the opportunity to market myself as being bisexual. And I cant stop thinking about the colleague who told me how much it meant to her that I was out. She looked at me as if I were some kind of hero, as if my decision made her world better. So I certainly dont regret my choice. But remember that you get to control if, when, how, and to whom you come out. Dont feel pressured by friends, family, colleagues- or even articles like this one. No one can decide whats right for you except you. The choice is in your hands, because coming out can only be liberating if you do so of your own free will.

Why Everybody Is Talking About Skills to Include on Resume and What You Should be Doing

Why Everybody Is Talking About Skills to Include on Resume and What You Should be Doing Dependent on the help of our expert sources, here are a number of broad classes of skills your resume could include, together with unique methods to express them. You must keep your resume short and sweet, but still consist of enough high quality information to produce an impression. Contact information ought to be put on top of your resume. Review this list of job skills listed by job for information on the abilities and attributes required for several occupations. The Chronicles of Skills to Include on Resume A persons skill set is comprised of an assortment of personal skills that theyve acquired through education and employment. Soft skills are crucial for a candidate who would like to switch to another industry, since these skills are often transferable, Scott states. They are a bit more vague and open to interpretation. You may possess many unique abilities, therefore it can at ti mes be tough to understand which ones to include in your resume. What You Need to Know About Skills to Include on Resume If you want to relocate for work, you most likely already know its ideal to leave your present address off your resume. Read through it a couple of occasions and youll probably spot three or four vital skills mentioned many times throughout the document. When it has to do with quantifying soft abilities, because this is quite subjective, present scenarios which best call these attributes into play. If you wish to showcase your organization skills, acquiring a tightly structured resume certainly helps. In 2018, the next qualities will cause you to stand out to recruiters. Since many job seekers may list skills in a different section of their resume, additionally, it is important to weave them into descriptions under every one of your prior positions. Listing your skills provides a weg to showcase your abilities and experiences to prime employers for the re mainder of your resume. Listed here are just a couple of examples of skills and attributes that could be demonstrated from extracurricular pursuits. Details of Skills to Include on Resume If you are in possession of a wide variety of technical abilities, however, your abilities may wind up being precisely what gets you hired. The distributions-mixment of your skills section is also a rather important point to take into account. The skill section may be the most important section on your resume if you place it together correctly. Soft abilities, on the flip side, arent simple to quantify. Even though you may incorporate a dedicated section to highlight certain abilities, a possible employer ought to be in a position to see what you could do by looking at what youve already done. Show the employer you have the skills the business requirements. If youre able to do that, an employer will certainly notice. Be sure your resume contains everything the employer has to be convince d that youre a great match for the position. The Ugly Side of Skills to Include on Resume There are styles of preparing your skills section that could still show you in the very best light. In reality, there are particular jobs in which its important to place a skill section at or close to the top of the resume. Work diligently until the conclusion of every undertaking. Think about this section for a minute to show off a little. The Birth of Skills to Include on Resume Depending on the industry youre in, you may have to possess technical skills which range from project management and data technology to data analysis and management. Because of this, its crucial to include computer skills on your resume. In addition to the practical demand for developers in just about any organization, programming skills demonstrate advanced problem solving skills that may donate to a well-rounded professional. A good way to establish the most essential software skills for a resume is to peru se the work description. Lies Youve Been Told About Skills to Include on Resume Each word on your resume can be a trigger for a question via an interviewer, and youll often be requested to provide examples of the skills that youve referenced. To begin with, if youre seeing a great deal of hard skills that you just dont have, it might be better to move on to the next position. You will need to understand how to include technical skills on your resume if you would like to make the most of your likelihood of getting hired. The absolute most important consideration to take away from this is that selecting and understanding the suitable skills for the position is the most crucial thing. There are a few skills that will be totally necessary for any successful candidate. Today, the perfect candidate has both soft abilities, a traditional need, and technological abilities, a modern must-have. Soft skills are the skills that are pertinent to every job. In the majority of cases, your soft skills can boost your hard skills. Professional skills are extremely important additionally to include on your resume. Ok, I Think I Understand Skills to Include on Resume, Now Tell Me About Skills to Include on Resume After youve looked at several such ads within your intended industry, it is going to become more and more clear what hiring managers are looking for (regarding job skills). A hiring manager will be searching for skills which are the absolute most relevant to the job available. No matter where you include your skills section on your resume, you can be certain that the hiring manager is likely to find it and definitely likely to ask about doing it. When you know which in-demand skills you presently have, you can find out what to learn next to get prepared for the work marketplace. Details of Skills to Include on Resume People who have a student mentality are inclined to be more open to feedback and more inclined to seek out advice. Most jobs require that you have a fundamental comprehension of computer programs including Excel and Microsoft Office, and skills in internet navigation, social networking sites and email systems. Review their About Us page and see whether your soft abilities or attributes are aligned with the corporations core values. You should notice recurring themes and perhaps even direct mention of several skills that are needed to be prosperous.

5 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee

5 Ways to Spot a aufgabe EmployeeSearch 4 Ways to Spot a aufgabe Employee Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Identify Bad Employees Before They Become a Major herausforderung Coworkers will occasionally have arguments. This is unavoidable and fruchtwein of the time can be worked out with min effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints, and you hear his/zu sich coworkers constantly grumbling, then you may have a herausforderung employee. As a geschftlicher umgang owner and/or manager, you work hard and spend a considerable amount of time and money on hiring the right people. Prior experience, references, and whetzu sich or elend the rolle will fit into yur companys culture are all things that must be carefully examined. If yure thorough and do your homework, chances are the person will likely work out. But what happens six months, a year, or 5 years down the road when things take a turn for the worse? Employeesespecially t hose on the fehlte nicht viel trackwork hard to stand out and find ways to showcase their professional accomplishments to superiors. Its easy for bosses to spot an employee working hard who possesses a positive attitude, unrelenting work ethic, and impressive achievements. But while unterstellung are obvious, its mora difficult (but no less important) to spot the signs of an employee who has grown dissatisfied and complacent. Not only should you be on the lookout for these workers because of the turnover costs should they decide to leave, but also because allowing them to stay on the job when their hearts arent in it is a morale killer. So here are five ways to spot an ineffective employee 1. Your employee believes he/she is underpaid and deserves a promotion and/or raise? Fine. But there are right and wrong ways to ask for a salary bump.Bringing up co-workers salaries and constantly announcing all the other companies offering you jobs is not the way to go about it. If your employ ee is consistently acting as if one foot is out the door, it might be time to give them the push completely out of the building. 2. Have your business meetings and brainstorming sessions become miserable?Its probably because you have that one worker who does nothing but points out the negatives and highlights the flaws in everyone elses ideasoften in obnoxious fashion. While its necessary to observe fhigkeit pitfalls in any plan, employees should be willing to offer solutions to every schwierigkeit they point out. You want employees who can not only spot the negative but offer constructive criticism. Encouragement and positivity are essential for fostering innovative new ideas, and workers who do nothing but criticize can be poisonous to growth and success. 3. Outstanding employees are usually great problem-solvers.The fruchtwein successful people are normally the ones who work towards a solution at all costs, never for a moment considering the issue theyve been tasked with is im possible or cant be done. So if you have an employee who is dismissing new ideas out of greifhand and saying I cant do that or Thats impossible without even really considering it first, consider that a major red flag. This isnt to say a cautious voice of reason isnt valuable. It is. But you want employees who overcome obstacles or find a way around them. Someone who gives up without even trying is just going to drag everyone else down, so schedule a one-on-one with the employee in question and see if you can get to the root of the problem.4. Coworkers will occasionally have arguments Sometimes theyll rise to the level of philanthropisch resources having to get involved. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimum effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints and you hear his/her coworkers constantly grumbling, then something might be amiss.Your employees are your eyes and ears, so as long as you can count on o ne or two of them to give you an honest assessment of the situation, use that inside information to identify the problem and ultimately aim to fix it one way or the other. Related Salary.com Content Workplace Culture 5 Ways to Handle Disrespectful Employees The ROI of an MBA Degree Negotiate Your Salary From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles HR Articles 4 Ways to Spot a dicke bretter bohren mssen Employee5 Ways to Spot a Problem EmployeeSearch 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Identify Bad Employees Before They Become a Major Problem Coworkers will occasionally have arguments. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with min effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints, and you hear his/her coworkers constantly grumbling, then you may have a problem employee. As a business owner and/or manager, you work hard and spend a considerable amount of time and money on hiring the right people. Prior experience, references, and whether or not the person will fit into your companys culture are all things that must be carefully examined. If youre thorough and do your homework, chances are the person will likely work out. But what happens six months, a year, or 5 years down the road when things take a turn for the worse? Employeesespecially those on the fast trackwork hard to stand out and find ways to showcase their professional accomplishments to superiors. Its easy for bosses to spot an employee working hard who possesses a positive attitude, unrelenting work ethic, and impressive achievements. But while these are obvious, its mora difficult (but no less important) to spot the signs of an employee who has grown dissatisfied and complacent. Not only should you be on the lookout for these workers because of the turnover costs should they decide to leave, but also because allowing them to stay on t he job when their hearts arent in it is a morale killer. So here are five ways to spot an ineffective employee 1. Your employee believes he/she is underpaid and deserves a promotion and/or raise? Fine. But there are right and wrong ways to ask for a salary bump.Bringing up co-workers salaries and constantly announcing all the other companies offering you jobs is not the way to go about it. If your employee is consistently acting as if one foot is out the door, it might be time to give them the push completely out of the building. 2. Have your business meetings and brainstorming sessions become miserable?Its probably because you have that one worker who does nothing but points out the negatives and highlights the flaws in everyone elses ideasoften in obnoxious fashion. While its necessary to observe potential pitfalls in any plan, employees should be willing to offer solutions to every problem they point out. You want employees who can not only spot the negative but offer constru ctive criticism. Encouragement and positivity are essential for fostering innovative new ideas, and workers who do nothing but criticize can be poisonous to growth and success. 3. Outstanding employees are usually great problem-solvers.The most successful people are normally the ones who work towards a solution at all costs, never for a moment considering the issue theyve been tasked with is impossible or cant be done. So if you have an employee who is dismissing new ideas out of hand and saying I cant do that or Thats impossible without even really considering it first, consider that a major red flag. This isnt to say a cautious voice of reason isnt valuable. It is. But you want employees who overcome obstacles or find a way around them. Someone who gives up without even trying is just going to drag everyone else down, so schedule a one-on-one with the employee in question and see if you can get to the root of the problem.4. Coworkers will occasionally have arguments Sometimes t heyll rise to the level of human resources having to get involved. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimal effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints and you hear his/her coworkers constantly grumbling, then something might be amiss.Your employees are your eyes and ears, so as long as you can count on one or two of them to give you an honest assessment of the situation, use that inside information to identify the problem and ultimately aim to fix it one way or the other. Related Salary.com Content Workplace Culture 5 Ways to Handle Disrespectful Employees The ROI of an MBA Degree Negotiate Your Salary From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles HR Articles 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee5 Ways to Spot a Problem EmployeeSearch 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Identify Bad Employees Before They Bec ome a Major Problem Coworkers will occasionally have arguments. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimal effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints, and you hear his/her coworkers constantly grumbling, then you may have a problem employee. As a business owner and/or manager, you work hard and spend a considerable amount of time and money on hiring the right people. Prior experience, references, and whether or not the person will fit into your companys culture are all things that must be carefully examined. If youre thorough and do your homework, chances are the person will likely work out. But what happens six months, a year, or 5 years down the road when things take a turn for the worse? Employeesespecially those on the fast trackwork hard to stand out and find ways to showcase their professional accomplishments to superiors. Its easy for bosses to spot an employee working hard who possesses a positive a ttitude, unrelenting work ethic, and impressive achievements. But while these are obvious, its more difficult (but no less important) to spot the signs of an employee who has grown dissatisfied and complacent. Not only should you be on the lookout for these workers because of the turnover costs should they decide to leave, but also because allowing them to stay on the job when their hearts arent in it is a morale killer. So here are five ways to spot an ineffective employee 1. Your employee believes he/she is underpaid and deserves a promotion and/or raise? Fine. But there are right and wrong ways to ask for a salary bump.Bringing up co-workers salaries and constantly announcing all the other companies offering you jobs is not the way to go about it. If your employee is consistently acting as if one foot is out the door, it might be time to give them the push completely out of the building. 2. Have your business meetings and brainstorming sessions become miserable?Its probably be cause you have that one worker who does nothing but points out the negatives and highlights the flaws in everyone elses ideasoften in obnoxious fashion. While its necessary to observe potential pitfalls in any plan, employees should be willing to offer solutions to every problem they point out. You want employees who can not only spot the negative but offer constructive criticism. Encouragement and positivity are essential for fostering innovative new ideas, and workers who do nothing but criticize can be poisonous to growth and success. 3. Outstanding employees are usually great problem-solvers.The most successful people are normally the ones who work towards a solution at all costs, never for a moment considering the issue theyve been tasked with is impossible or cant be done. So if you have an employee who is dismissing new ideas out of hand and saying I cant do that or Thats impossible without even really considering it first, consider that a major red flag. This isnt to say a cautious voice of reason isnt valuable. It is. But you want employees who overcome obstacles or find a way around them. Someone who gives up without even trying is just going to drag everyone else down, so schedule a one-on-one with the employee in question and see if you can get to the root of the problem.4. Coworkers will occasionally have arguments Sometimes theyll rise to the level of human resources having to get involved. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimal effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints and you hear his/her coworkers constantly grumbling, then something might be amiss.Your employees are your eyes and ears, so as long as you can count on one or two of them to give you an honest assessment of the situation, use that inside information to identify the problem and ultimately aim to fix it one way or the other. Related Salary.com Content Workplace Culture 5 Ways to Handle Disrespe ctful Employees The ROI of an MBA Degree Negotiate Your Salary From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles HR Articles 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee5 Ways to Spot a Problem EmployeeSearch 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Identify Bad Employees Before They Become a Major Problem Coworkers will occasionally have arguments. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimal effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints, and you hear his/her coworkers constantly grumbling, then you may have a problem employee. As a business owner and/or manager, you work hard and spend a considerable amount of time and money on hiring the right people. Prior experience, references, and whether or not the person will fit into your companys culture are all things that must be carefully examined. If youre thorough and do your homework , chances are the person will likely work out. But what happens six months, a year, or 5 years down the road when things take a turn for the worse? Employeesespecially those on the fast trackwork hard to stand out and find ways to showcase their professional accomplishments to superiors. Its easy for bosses to spot an employee working hard who possesses a positive attitude, unrelenting work ethic, and impressive achievements. But while these are obvious, its more difficult (but no less important) to spot the signs of an employee who has grown dissatisfied and complacent. Not only should you be on the lookout for these workers because of the turnover costs should they decide to leave, but also because allowing them to stay on the job when their hearts arent in it is a morale killer. So here are five ways to spot an ineffective employee 1. Your employee believes he/she is underpaid and deserves a promotion and/or raise? Fine. But there are right and wrong ways to ask for a salary bu mp.Bringing up co-workers salaries and constantly announcing all the other companies offering you jobs is not the way to go about it. If your employee is consistently acting as if one foot is out the door, it might be time to give them the push completely out of the building. 2. Have your business meetings and brainstorming sessions become miserable?Its probably because you have that one worker who does nothing but points out the negatives and highlights the flaws in everyone elses ideasoften in obnoxious fashion. While its necessary to observe potential pitfalls in any plan, employees should be willing to offer solutions to every problem they point out. You want employees who can not only spot the negative but offer constructive criticism. Encouragement and positivity are essential for fostering innovative new ideas, and workers who do nothing but criticize can be poisonous to growth and success. 3. Outstanding employees are usually great problem-solvers.The most successful peop le are normally the ones who work towards a solution at all costs, never for a moment considering the issue theyve been tasked with is impossible or cant be done. So if you have an employee who is dismissing new ideas out of hand and saying I cant do that or Thats impossible without even really considering it first, consider that a major red flag. This isnt to say a cautious voice of reason isnt valuable. It is. But you want employees who overcome obstacles or find a way around them. Someone who gives up without even trying is just going to drag everyone else down, so schedule a one-on-one with the employee in question and see if you can get to the root of the problem.4. Coworkers will occasionally have arguments Sometimes theyll rise to the level of human resources having to get involved. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimal effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints and you hear his/her coworkers c onstantly grumbling, then something might be amiss.Your employees are your eyes and ears, so as long as you can count on one or two of them to give you an honest assessment of the situation, use that inside information to identify the problem and ultimately aim to fix it one way or the other. Related Salary.com Content Workplace Culture 5 Ways to Handle Disrespectful Employees The ROI of an MBA Degree Negotiate Your Salary From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles HR Articles 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee5 Ways to Spot a Problem EmployeeSearch 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Identify Bad Employees Before They Become a Major Problem Coworkers will occasionally have arguments. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimal effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints, and you hear his/her coworkers co nstantly grumbling, then you may have a problem employee. As a business owner and/or manager, you work hard and spend a considerable amount of time and money on hiring the right people. Prior experience, references, and whether or not the person will fit into your companys culture are all things that must be carefully examined. If youre thorough and do your homework, chances are the person will likely work out. But what happens six months, a year, or 5 years down the road when things take a turn for the worse? Employeesespecially those on the fast trackwork hard to stand out and find ways to showcase their professional accomplishments to superiors. Its easy for bosses to spot an employee working hard who possesses a positive attitude, unrelenting work ethic, and impressive achievements. But while these are obvious, its more difficult (but no less important) to spot the signs of an employee who has grown dissatisfied and complacent. Not only should you be on the lookout for these wor kers because of the turnover costs should they decide to leave, but also because allowing them to stay on the job when their hearts arent in it is a morale killer. So here are five ways to spot an ineffective employee 1. Your employee believes he/she is underpaid and deserves a promotion and/or raise? Fine. But there are right and wrong ways to ask for a salary bump.Bringing up co-workers salaries and constantly announcing all the other companies offering you jobs is not the way to go about it. If your employee is consistently acting as if one foot is out the door, it might be time to give them the push completely out of the building. 2. Have your business meetings and brainstorming sessions become miserable?Its probably because you have that one worker who does nothing but points out the negatives and highlights the flaws in everyone elses ideasoften in obnoxious fashion. While its necessary to observe potential pitfalls in any plan, employees should be willing to offer solutio ns to every problem they point out. You want employees who can not only spot the negative but offer constructive criticism. Encouragement and positivity are essential for fostering innovative new ideas, and workers who do nothing but criticize can be poisonous to growth and success. 3. Outstanding employees are usually great problem-solvers.The most successful people are normally the ones who work towards a solution at all costs, never for a moment considering the issue theyve been tasked with is impossible or cant be done. So if you have an employee who is dismissing new ideas out of hand and saying I cant do that or Thats impossible without even really considering it first, consider that a major red flag. This isnt to say a cautious voice of reason isnt valuable. It is. But you want employees who overcome obstacles or find a way around them. Someone who gives up without even trying is just going to drag everyone else down, so schedule a one-on-one with the employee in question a nd see if you can get to the root of the problem.4. Coworkers will occasionally have arguments Sometimes theyll rise to the level of human resources having to get involved. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimal effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints and you hear his/her coworkers constantly grumbling, then something might be amiss.Your employees are your eyes and ears, so as long as you can count on one or two of them to give you an honest assessment of the situation, use that inside information to identify the problem and ultimately aim to fix it one way or the other. Related Salary.com Content Workplace Culture 5 Ways to Handle Disrespectful Employees The ROI of an MBA Degree Negotiate Your Salary From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles HR Articles 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee5 Ways to Spot a Problem EmployeeSearch 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Identify Bad Employees Before They Become a Major Problem Coworkers will occasionally have arguments. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimal effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints, and you hear his/her coworkers constantly grumbling, then you may have a problem employee. As a business owner and/or manager, you work hard and spend a considerable amount of time and money on hiring the right people. Prior experience, references, and whether or not the person will fit into your companys culture are all things that must be carefully examined. If youre thorough and do your homework, chances are the person will likely work out. But what happens six months, a year, or 5 years down the road when things take a turn for the worse? Employeesespecially those on the fast trackwork hard to stand out and find ways to showcase their professional ac complishments to superiors. Its easy for bosses to spot an employee working hard who possesses a positive attitude, unrelenting work ethic, and impressive achievements. But while these are obvious, its more difficult (but no less important) to spot the signs of an employee who has grown dissatisfied and complacent. Not only should you be on the lookout for these workers because of the turnover costs should they decide to leave, but also because allowing them to stay on the job when their hearts arent in it is a morale killer. So here are five ways to spot an ineffective employee 1. Your employee believes he/she is underpaid and deserves a promotion and/or raise? Fine. But there are right and wrong ways to ask for a salary bump.Bringing up co-workers salaries and constantly announcing all the other companies offering you jobs is not the way to go about it. If your employee is consistently acting as if one foot is out the door, it might be time to give them the push completely out o f the building. 2. Have your business meetings and brainstorming sessions become miserable?Its probably because you have that one worker who does nothing but points out the negatives and highlights the flaws in everyone elses ideasoften in obnoxious fashion. While its necessary to observe potential pitfalls in any plan, employees should be willing to offer solutions to every problem they point out. You want employees who can not only spot the negative but offer constructive criticism. Encouragement and positivity are essential for fostering innovative new ideas, and workers who do nothing but criticize can be poisonous to growth and success. 3. Outstanding employees are usually great problem-solvers.The most successful people are normally the ones who work towards a solution at all costs, never for a moment considering the issue theyve been tasked with is impossible or cant be done. So if you have an employee who is dismissing new ideas out of hand and saying I cant do that or T hats impossible without even really considering it first, consider that a major red flag. This isnt to say a cautious voice of reason isnt valuable. It is. But you want employees who overcome obstacles or find a way around them. Someone who gives up without even trying is just going to drag everyone else down, so schedule a one-on-one with the employee in question and see if you can get to the root of the problem.4. Coworkers will occasionally have arguments Sometimes theyll rise to the level of human resources having to get involved. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimal effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints and you hear his/her coworkers constantly grumbling, then something might be amiss.Your employees are your eyes and ears, so as long as you can count on one or two of them to give you an honest assessment of the situation, use that inside information to identify the problem and ultimately aim to fix it one way or the other. Related Salary.com Content Workplace Culture 5 Ways to Handle Disrespectful Employees The ROI of an MBA Degree Negotiate Your Salary From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles HR Articles 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee5 Ways to Spot a Problem EmployeeSearch 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Identify Bad Employees Before They Become a Major Problem Coworkers will occasionally have arguments. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimal effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints, and you hear his/her coworkers constantly grumbling, then you may have a problem employee. As a business owner and/or manager, you work hard and spend a considerable amount of time and money on hiring the right people. Prior experience, references, and whether or not the person will fit into y our companys culture are all things that must be carefully examined. If youre thorough and do your homework, chances are the person will likely work out. But what happens six months, a year, or 5 years down the road when things take a turn for the worse? Employeesespecially those on the fast trackwork hard to stand out and find ways to showcase their professional accomplishments to superiors. Its easy for bosses to spot an employee working hard who possesses a positive attitude, unrelenting work ethic, and impressive achievements. But while these are obvious, its more difficult (but no less important) to spot the signs of an employee who has grown dissatisfied and complacent. Not only should you be on the lookout for these workers because of the turnover costs should they decide to leave, but also because allowing them to stay on the job when their hearts arent in it is a morale killer. So here are five ways to spot an ineffective employee 1. Your employee believes he/she is under paid and deserves a promotion and/or raise? Fine. But there are right and wrong ways to ask for a salary bump.Bringing up co-workers salaries and constantly announcing all the other companies offering you jobs is not the way to go about it. If your employee is consistently acting as if one foot is out the door, it might be time to give them the push completely out of the building. 2. Have your business meetings and brainstorming sessions become miserable?Its probably because you have that one worker who does nothing but points out the negatives and highlights the flaws in everyone elses ideasoften in obnoxious fashion. While its necessary to observe potential pitfalls in any plan, employees should be willing to offer solutions to every problem they point out. You want employees who can not only spot the negative but offer constructive criticism. Encouragement and positivity are essential for fostering innovative new ideas, and workers who do nothing but criticize can be poisonous to growth and success. 3. Outstanding employees are usually great problem-solvers.The most successful people are normally the ones who work towards a solution at all costs, never for a moment considering the issue theyve been tasked with is impossible or cant be done. So if you have an employee who is dismissing new ideas out of hand and saying I cant do that or Thats impossible without even really considering it first, consider that a major red flag. This isnt to say a cautious voice of reason isnt valuable. It is. But you want employees who overcome obstacles or find a way around them. Someone who gives up without even trying is just going to drag everyone else down, so schedule a one-on-one with the employee in question and see if you can get to the root of the problem.4. Coworkers will occasionally have arguments Sometimes theyll rise to the level of human resources having to get involved. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimal effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints and you hear his/her coworkers constantly grumbling, then something might be amiss.Your employees are your eyes and ears, so as long as you can count on one or two of them to give you an honest assessment of the situation, use that inside information to identify the problem and ultimately aim to fix it one way or the other. Related Salary.com Content Workplace Culture 5 Ways to Handle Disrespectful Employees The ROI of an MBA Degree Negotiate Your Salary From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles HR Articles 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee5 Ways to Spot a Problem EmployeeSearch 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Identify Bad Employees Before They Become a Major Problem Coworkers will occasionally have arguments. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimal effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints, and you hear his/her coworkers constantly grumbling, then you may have a problem employee. As a business owner and/or manager, you work hard and spend a considerable amount of time and money on hiring the right people. Prior experience, references, and whether or not the person will fit into your companys culture are all things that must be carefully examined. If youre thorough and do your homework, chances are the person will likely work out. But what happens six months, a year, or 5 years down the road when things take a turn for the worse? Employeesespecially those on the fast trackwork hard to stand out and find ways to showcase their professional accomplishments to superiors. Its easy for bosses to spot an employee working hard who possesses a positive attitude, unrelenting work ethic, and impressive achievements. But while these are obvious, its more difficult (but no less important) to spot the signs of an employee who has grown dissatisfied and complacent. Not only should you be on the lookout for these workers because of the turnover costs should they decide to leave, but also because allowing them to stay on the job when their hearts arent in it is a morale killer. So here are five ways to spot an ineffective employee 1. Your employee believes he/she is underpaid and deserves a promotion and/or raise? Fine. But there are right and wrong ways to ask for a salary bump.Bringing up co-workers salaries and constantly announcing all the other companies offering you jobs is not the way to go about it. If your employee is consistently acting as if one foot is out the door, it might be time to give them the push completely out of the building. 2. Have your business meetings and brainstorming sessions become miserable?Its probably because you have that one worker who does nothing but points out the negatives and highlights the flaws in everyone elses ideasoften in obnoxious fashion. While its necessary to observe potential pitfalls in any plan, employees should be willing to offer solutions to every problem they point out. You want employees who can not only spot the negative but offer constructive criticism. Encouragement and positivity are essential for fostering innovative new ideas, and workers who do nothing but criticize can be poisonous to growth and success. 3. Outstanding employees are usually great problem-solvers.The most successful people are normally the ones who work towards a solution at all costs, never for a moment considering the issue theyve been tasked with is impossible or cant be done. So if you have an employee who is dismissing new ideas out of hand and saying I cant do that or Thats impossible without even really considering it first, consider that a major red flag. This isnt to say a cautious voice of reason isnt valuable. It is. But you want employees who overcome obstacles or find a way around them. Someone who gives up without eve n trying is just going to drag everyone else down, so schedule a one-on-one with the employee in question and see if you can get to the root of the problem.4. Coworkers will occasionally have arguments Sometimes theyll rise to the level of human resources having to get involved. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimal effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints and you hear his/her coworkers constantly grumbling, then something might be amiss.Your employees are your eyes and ears, so as long as you can count on one or two of them to give you an honest assessment of the situation, use that inside information to identify the problem and ultimately aim to fix it one way or the other. Related Salary.com Content Workplace Culture 5 Ways to Handle Disrespectful Employees The ROI of an MBA Degree Negotiate Your Salary From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Artic les HR Articles 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee5 Ways to Spot a Problem EmployeeSearch 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemail Identify Bad Employees Before They Become a Major Problem Coworkers will occasionally have arguments. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimal effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints, and you hear his/her coworkers constantly grumbling, then you may have a problem employee. As a business owner and/or manager, you work hard and spend a considerable amount of time and money on hiring the right people. Prior experience, references, and whether or not the person will fit into your companys culture are all things that must be carefully examined. If youre thorough and do your homework, chances are the person will likely work out. But what happens six months, a year, or 5 years down the road when things take a turn for the worse? Employ eesespecially those on the fast trackwork hard to stand out and find ways to showcase their professional accomplishments to superiors. Its easy for bosses to spot an employee working hard who possesses a positive attitude, unrelenting work ethic, and impressive achievements. But while these are obvious, its more difficult (but no less important) to spot the signs of an employee who has grown dissatisfied and complacent. Not only should you be on the lookout for these workers because of the turnover costs should they decide to leave, but also because allowing them to stay on the job when their hearts arent in it is a morale killer. So here are five ways to spot an ineffective employee 1. Your employee believes he/she is underpaid and deserves a promotion and/or raise? Fine. But there are right and wrong ways to ask for a salary bump.Bringing up co-workers salaries and constantly announcing all the other companies offering you jobs is not the way to go about it. If your employee is consistently acting as if one foot is out the door, it might be time to give them the push completely out of the building. 2. Have your business meetings and brainstorming sessions become miserable?Its probably because you have that one worker who does nothing but points out the negatives and highlights the flaws in everyone elses ideasoften in obnoxious fashion. While its necessary to observe potential pitfalls in any plan, employees should be willing to offer solutions to every problem they point out. You want employees who can not only spot the negative but offer constructive criticism. Encouragement and positivity are essential for fostering innovative new ideas, and workers who do nothing but criticize can be poisonous to growth and success. 3. Outstanding employees are usually great problem-solvers.The most successful people are normally the ones who work towards a solution at all costs, never for a moment considering the issue theyve been tasked with is impossible or cant be done. So if you have an employee who is dismissing new ideas out of hand and saying I cant do that or Thats impossible without even really considering it first, consider that a major red flag. This isnt to say a cautious voice of reason isnt valuable. It is. But you want employees who overcome obstacles or find a way around them. Someone who gives up without even trying is just going to drag everyone else down, so schedule a one-on-one with the employee in question and see if you can get to the root of the problem.4. Coworkers will occasionally have arguments Sometimes theyll rise to the level of human resources having to get involved. This is unavoidable and most of the time can be worked out with minimal effort. But if a formerly stellar employee is suddenly the subject of multiple complaints and you hear his/her coworkers constantly grumbling, then something might be amiss.Your employees are your eyes and ears, so as long as you can count on one or two of them to give you an honest assessment of the situation, use that inside information to identify the problem and ultimately aim to fix it one way or the other. Related Salary.com Content Workplace Culture 5 Ways to Handle Disrespectful Employees The ROI of an MBA Degree Negotiate Your Salary From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles HR Articles 4 Ways to Spot a Problem Employee