How do you make a team out of problem workers? ?

Question

I need some ideas for trying to build a "team" mentality with my coworkers. We are a small office and it is imperative we work as a unit. Our company owners seem to think we just need to work harder without looking at the problems. I love the company I work for because of what we do, not necessarily because of who I work for, and would like to try to my hand at making us a cohesive unit.

Yes, of course, there is one employee that drops the details and says she will handle certain aspects of our work load and then doesn't- either she forgets or freaks out and says she is too stressed. This is a once a week problem so I am guessing that she has info on one of the bosses and is un-firable. Makes it tough on the rest of us.

I have gone through sending out resume's and trying to find another job

that pays as well, but no luck.

Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Welcome to the world of work. Work can be the biggest PIA imaginable.

Many people find work to be so stressful that they have nervous breakdowns. Managers are poorly equipped to deal with personality differences between employees. This is because their training (if they have any) is in business, which does not include psychology classes.

She might not have any secret info on the boss. Maybe she shows cleavage at work. Men are suckers for cleavage. Or, if she's very pretty, she'll also get preferential treatment.

Getting people to cooperate as a team is hard work. They all have to be willing, for one thing, and the team is only as strong as the weakest link.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Focus on their strengths & hone them to advantage. (The company's as well as your own). Focus on your own strengths - see this as a challenge to yourself personally. Other than that all I can say is head down, keep sending out the resume's and think positive. Nothing lasts forever. Best wishes. UK