I supervise an office composed primarily of female employees. Our office has been hit with an extraordinary amount of work considering the size of our work force, yet
it must be done. My employees have in the past demonstrated good work habits, but now more time is spent
bickering..seeing who has the most to do..complaining..than
actually getting the job done. I need to know how to get them
to re-focus and work as a team because this is the only way
we can get the job before us done.
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More Info: I like the idea of "wagtrain" and have implemented what he suggested. I've explored additonal help, but the "higher-ups" won't allow. The entire work schedule has been adjusted to allow for more time to do the work. The employee's suggestions regarding flex work weeks and altered client flow have been implemented. Those that are digging in have been recognized privately...yet they understandably are upset because they end up doing work
left undone by others. I've spoken privately with those who have not "bought in". The crux of the problem is that all these employees have in the past been good performers and I don't know what else to do to get them back
on track.