There are certain employees who tend to always find their way around deadlines and poor performance. If your worker keeps on making excuses, it may be time to let him know about your expectations or suffer the consequences. Here are some effective management techniques on how to handle employees who keep making excuses.

1. Set a meeting

First, send a note to the employee, asking him to meet your personally at your office at a designated time. Setting a meeting will give him the impression that you are going to communicate with him in serious manner. Keep the conversation private so as not to embarrass the worker.

2. Communicate

When the meeting begins, voice out your concerns to your employee, telling him that you think he constantly makes excuses. Let the employee also share his side of the story, according to a report by AnneLoehr.com. It will be better if you have a list of situations when you believed that the employee was making excuses. This way, he knows that you are keeping track of his behavior and performance.

3. Clarify

If the employee continues to make excuses, firmly tell him to stop and let him know that you are disappointed in his behavior. You may ask questions about certain explanations he provides that might seem valid. The important thing is that you let him voice out his side and was given the opportunity to be heard.

4. Share your expectations

Next, provide your expectations towards the employee. Look for solutions together and ask him how he intends to improve his excuse-making behavior. The employee should decide for himself that he wants to make the change and that he will avoid doing the same next time, writes The Muse.

5. Mete out consequences

Let the employee know that persistent negative behavior can cost him his job. Provide a few days for him to improve and provide consultation as necessary. Let him know that he can approach you any time to talk about the issue.

Dealing with employees who constantly make excuses immediately will improve the way your business operates and empower the people around him too.

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