Types of Problem Employees

In a workplace setting, there are many types of employees we meet. Even if the workplace is large or small, there are problem employees. Some employee behaviors are problematic because of genuine reasons, like problems at home. Employees who have genuine reasons, listening to them solves the problem. While there are some employees who are known as “the problem employees”.

Below are few examples of problem employees, who are found in a workplace:

Victims

There is always one person, to whom everything happens. They are the victims of every single situation. Their complaints will often of too much workload, or of a bad boss. Portraying themselves as a person who is always in distress in the workplace.

The best way to deal with them is to provide them with responsibility and give them a deadline with an instruction on how the work should be done.

The Biters

They are the aggressive ones. People like them are always on the offensive, and even the slightest provocation will cause them to attack. The Biters are generally present as bullies in the workplace. They will present themselves as very pushy and would always want their way.

The best way to deal with them is to explore the factors that make them behave this way. Read here, to know more about dealing with a workplace bully.

Negative One

They are the ones who will resist to change and always find faults in everything. They are the ones who will not leave any opportunity to destroy the illusion of good.

But, the presence of a negative employee is very important, as they play the devil’s advocate. Make sure to use your optimism on them to get the best out of their negativity.

The Invisible One

We always have one person who is never available. They are always on a holiday or a vacation due to some reason or other. They will take long breaks in the office hours, and when approached with a project they will delay it by saying they have too much to do.

With people like them, it is better to have a heart to heart conversation with them as they are not particularly a job fit.

Narcissists

They are what a team doesn’t need. Their main goal and motive have always been to look for their personal interest. They will tend to portray themselves as the best, and will always think about what is best for them ignoring the needs of the organization. They are self-centered and can be irked by smallest contradictions.

The best way to deal with them is to set goals for them which are for their own benefit. Read here, to know more about dealing with a narcissist.

Geniuses

They are highly intelligent and can grasp anything easily. Also, they know they are highly intelligent and they will make sure everyone knows that. They are very strong and arrogant in their views and would not consider any suggestion which they think is wrong.

The best way to deal with them is to use their strengths. It is better to give them solo projects and make their own analysis of work. But, it is also important to guide them, thus taking the best out of them.

Handling difficult or problem employees are always difficult and take a long time. After the identification of a difficult employee, dealing with them should be sooner. Once, they are handled in the right manner, they will prove as an asset to the company or the team.