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What issues can affect work performance?

Leia Doyle

What issues can affect work performance?

Stress, workplace conflicts, poor communication and lack of training are some of the main factors that affect work performance. Addressing these issues in a timely manner could save your business and give it a competitive advantage.

What are some common performance issues?

Types of Performance Problems

  • Poor prioritizing, timing, scheduling.
  • Lost time. Lateness, absenteeism, leaving without permission. Excessive visiting, phone use, break time, use of the Internet. Misuse of sick leave.
  • Slow response to work requests, untimely completion of assignments.
  • Preventable accidents.

    Who do you call about poor working conditions?

    OSHA
    Call OSHA to report emergencies, unsafe working conditions, safety and health violations, to file a complaint, or to ask safety and health questions.

    What are the common reasons for underperformance?

    What causes underperformance in employees?

    • Lack of growth opportunities.
    • Lack of variety.
    • Lack of communication.
    • Work-related stress.
    • Lack of settling in period.
    • Personal issues.
    • Bad working environment.
    • Lack of challenges.

    How you can identify causes of performance problems or difficulties?

    Tips for Identifying Performance Problems in the Workplace

    • Examine Past Mistakes.
    • Take Note of Employee Absences.
    • Evaluate Employee Engagement.
    • Make Punctuality a Priority.
    • Get Help Finding High-Performing Employees.

      How do you correct performance issues?

      Following are three tips to help you handle performance issues:

      1. Understand the cause. In order to solve the performance issue, you’ll need to understand the root of the problem.
      2. Devise a plan.
      3. Be honest, but supportive, when discussing poor performance with the employee.

      What does poor work performance mean?

      An employee displays poor work performance when their actions, output and/or behavior don’t meet their clearly defined job responsibilities or organization expectations. If any – or all – of these factors are lacking, the employee is likely to display poor work performance.