Dan McCarthy once said:

The term lazy is certainly a judgmental and subjective term, so managers need to be careful when applying labels like “lazy”.
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When a lazy team member is identified, you have to identify the core. Is it a motivation or skill issue. A simple to approach this is to ask:

“If a gun is placed on their head, can they do x?” #DearEmployer

The answer will determine your approach. If it’s a no, then it’s a skill problem. On the other hand, if it’s a yes it’s probably a motivation problem. #DearEmployer

The Yes Path

Sometimes employees are not motivated enough to give their all. The cause can range from job security worries to lack of support. Be open to discuss with them before you make an extreme choice of firing. #DearEmployer

The No Path

If an employee has a skill problem, there are two solutions. Trainings and reassignment. #DearEmployer

That is, some people might never be able to do x despite trainings. However, pushing them to do y might just be the game changer. Patiently find the balance. #DearEmployer

This thread was adapted from:
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-deal-with-a-lazy-employee-2275930

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