How do you describe someone who is not a team player?
Someone who isn't a team player may exhibit an inability to deal with conflict with other team members. She may also procrastinate, blame others for her mistakes, have poor communication skills and not want to improve, set an inappropriate example for other team members and take credit for the team's work.
How you would address an employee who is not comfortable being a team player?
Hear them out. Honesty is always the best policy, so schedule a meeting to allow your problem employee to voice their opinions without any repercussions. The aim is to get to the source of the issue so ask them what they do and don't like about their job.
Don't: Fall back on overused buzzwords and cliches like “team player” or “work well as part of a team.” Do: Use synonyms to describe why you thrive in a team environment, like “collaboration,” “supporting others,” and “sharing ideas.”
Once you've assessed the issue, if appropriate, talk to each employee individually to let them know you're aware of the situation. Then, encourage open communication and resolution among the employees involved. Ask them if they feel comfortable going to the other employee and handling it one-on-one.
Poor team members use profane or otherwise offensive language in their communication with their teammates. They also question minute details and impolitely reject the ideas or opinions of others. Lack of appreciation for the contributions of other team members also factors into a poor team member's rude behavior.
How do you professionally tell someone they have an attitude?
Say something such as, “I'm sure you can see how these actions are unacceptable. Now that you understand the situation, I don't think we'll have any more problems.” Set consequences for future actions that indicate “bad attitude” from the employee.
How do you tell an employee to speak more professionally?
Sit down and tell her that she does good work but that she needs to present herself with more professional polish, and then give her specific examples of what you'd like her to do differently (explain what topics aren't appropriate, that freely burping around others isn't professional, etc.).
What do loss of productivity, interpersonal drama, employee retention, and low morale have in common? All are the result of hiring one of the 6 types of difficult employees. Bullies, Debbie Downers, Egomaniacs, Distractors, Deserters, and Excuse Makers can make your life and the lives of their co-workers hell.
How do you say you can work independently and in a team?
– Point out the positives of both individual work and teamwork. One good way to discuss this is to incorporate the positive aspects of both options. You can say something like, “I enjoy both. I can work both on a team, and work alone.
