Motivation and Bad Attitudes

Post written by: Crystal Kubeczka

Motivation is very important in a workplace but it is not always easy to do when there are people with bad attitudes working with you. Studies show that 87% of employees want to change jobs when working with someone who constantly has a bad attitude. 93% say that working with people with a poor attitude makes them in a bad mood also and decreases their work productivity. Along with 89% of people that get freshly hired fail at keeping a good attitude with all of their new skills. Maintaining a positive attitude can become a challenge when working in a tough workplace. Motivating people with a bad attitude can become an encounter as well. Some tips people could do include (1) establishing a candid context, (2) describe the timely, objective, and specific issue, (3) candidly eliminate the status quo, and (4) calmly offer a choice. These four issues are important when trying to deal with a bad attitude.

(1) Establishing a candid context—informing the employee that their performance in the company has been noticed as an issue.

(2) Describe the timely, objective, and specific issue—informing them that they have made insulting comments or have done disgusting things that could harm the company.

(3) Candidly eliminate the status quo—simply state that their behavior will no longer be accepted in the work environment.

(4) Calmly offer a choice—offer the employee different options on fixing their attitude and if they fail to do so then you cut them from the company.

Each of these four issues work well when trying to motivate someone with a negative attitude. It is important to lay down the law and give the employee options on fixing the issue. Motivation can be a tough task when dealing with someone who is not willing to work with you, so it is important that the leader handles the situation in a professional way. Motivating your employees is always a great task when working in a successful business.



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