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Common Employee Issues And What You Can Do About Them

BY Rebecca | 12 January, 2015 | no comments

Employing staff means you will inevitably run into difficult situations such as an employee personal crisis or a member of staff who is not pulling their weight. These issues are prevalent, and, unfortunately, no business is exempt from them. Here are some of the most common employee issues faced by companies and how to deal with them appropriately.

An employee who breaks the rules

It is impossible to predict exactly how a new employee will behave during the day to day running of the company. Often employers believe they are hiring a hard-working and talented individual because they look great on paper and perform well in an interview. However, they may end up disappointed when reality hits that this employee doesn’t play by the rules.

The key to avoiding this situation is to introduce a probationary period (usually 3-6 months). During this period, you can assess whether the employee’s everyday performance is deserving of a permanent role with your company. This period also gives you the opportunity to highlight any problems with the employee, giving them the opportunity to improve their performance. Alternatively, you may wish to start an internship scheme, where you only offer permanent roles to individuals who are talented and hard working.

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An employee going through a personal problem

When there are problems in our personal lives, it can affect our work. You may notice an employee’s performance has suddenly taken a turn for the worse, or perhaps you recognise that a member of staff is just not themselves. It is important to deal with these situations head on so that you can support the employee and minimise the effect on their work.

Many employers work with services e.g. Health assured that assist employees experiencing physical or psychological illness. These services include therapy and rehabilitation. Alternatively, or additionally, it is important that you promote the health and wellbeing of your staff. This can be done through training or information leaflets on looking after your mental and physical health.

An employee who steals

Unfortunately, cases of employee theft are common. There have been many nightmare business scenarios where employees steal money or valuable company information from databases. This can have a damaging effect on your business, and so it is important to take measures to prevent employee theft.

Depending on the type of business you operate, it may be appropriate to install security systems so that you have evidence if anything goes missing. Make sure company information is encrypted, and you may wish to look into software that protects against unauthorised copying of large amounts of data. Any money or other valuables on site should be stored securely. In the unfortunate event of a theft, it is wise to seek advice from a qualified legal professional.

These employee issues are common and, regrettably, many businesses will have to deal with one or more of them during their life. It is advised that employers, where appropriate, take preventative measures. When an incident occurs, the employer should deal with the situation quickly and efficiently, to avoid the problem escalating.

 

 

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