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Have you ever faced a challenging employee at work? Dealing with difficult employees can be daunting, but it’s an inevitable part of managing a team.
These individuals, with their problematic behaviors and disruptive tendencies, can drain your energy, lower team morale, and hinder overall productivity. Ignoring the issue isn’t an option — knowing how to address and manage these situations effectively is key to maintaining a thriving workplace.
This blog explores the most challenging employee types and provides practical, tried-and-tested strategies to tackle them head-on.
By understanding their traits and adopting proven HR approaches, you can transform workplace challenges into opportunities for growth and better team dynamics.
How can you identify a problematic employee in the organization?
In a 2019 study, 79% of employees reported feeling disengaged at work, and this disengagement often manifests in problematic behaviors. Such employees can create a toxic workplace environment, leading to higher turnover rates, strained customer relationships, and a dip in overall performance.
In the sections below, we’ll discuss three common types of challenging employees and offer actionable strategies to effectively manage them.
Scenario 1: Missing out the opportunity, employees who don’t meet the responsibilities
Poor performance is often seen because of a lack