Six types of people that UAE bosses should fire immediately

It takes people – of different kinds and caliber – to run a company, but a few bad ones can have an adverse effect on the overall performance of a team and negatively impact an organisation’s effectiveness and work ethos.

As one rotten apple spoils another, and so does an inefficient or unpleasant employee, who passes on bad vibes to people around her/him. Employees are definitely the most important asset in an organization, but in certain cases the bosses shouldn’t wait before taking that all-important call, maintain HR experts.

It’s in the larger interest of the company and the team that they are let off, period.

Recruitment experts in the country have shortlisted some types of people who should not be kept in a company however dire the staffing situation might be.

In a nutshell, there are more or less six kinds of people they have listed that one should simply get rid of. The longer you delay their exit, the more damage will they do and, in the end, you will definitely see them out of the door. So better now than later.

#1 The one with a chip on the shoulder

You can train a slow coach, you can hone somebody’s skills but you cannot change an employee’s attitude. People who have attitude problems are the most difficult to deal with, and it’s highly unlikely they will change with time. So, it’s a waste of money, time and resources to let such an employee be in your company.

“Attitude is everything,” as Ash Athawale, Recruitment Manager at Reed Specialist Recruitment, puts it. “Some employees don’t have the right attitude and tend to bicker and complain about pretty much everything. These are usually the ones that should be disconnected from the company as they are more than likely to affect other employees and the morale in the workplace,” he explains.

#2 The one that’s perennially late

Time is money and employees who do not understand this will never realise the importance of punctuality.

“Employees who have attendance and timekeeping issues over an extended period of time should be wary of being terminated,” says the Reed expert.

Punctuality is a trait that is respected everywhere and latecomers are often considered as unprofessional. This may have a negative influence on the team members and may set the precedent, that it is acceptable to walk in late or may increase the workload on others, leading them to dislike the defaulter.

“When one is late, extra burden, stress and pressure can land on the shoulders of all other operators,” Debbie Nicol, an expert in HR and talent management in Dubai, recently told this website.

“Lateness can happen to us all in extreme cases, yet when on a consistent basis, trust will be lost,” she says.

#3 The one that can’t, or won’t, fit into the company culture

HR gurus say never hire even stellar candidates if they don’t fit into your company culture. Employees should not only stick to it, but grow with it and inspire it.

“There are some employees who don’t respect the confidentiality and work ethics of the company and are more than likely to be shown the door,” says Athawale.

#4 The non-performer

Every employee in any organisation in the UAE is entitled to a one-month paid leave, but that is it. The holiday mode cannot last for months as employees get a salary each month to do a certain job.

If they either can’t or won’t do the job given, they will become a liability. After a few chances, such people should definitely be shown the door.

“The most obvious ones are employees that have performance levels below the acceptable norm and are not showing any signs of improvement or change should not be employees for too long,” emphasises Athawale.

Gareth Clayton, Director at Charterhouse Partnership believes that trust will play an important role in this case and appraisal of an employee is an on-going exercise.

“Any job will involve Key Performance Indicators and these will be assessed as part of any ongoing appraisal. Trust is always going to be a key aspect of any retention,” he says.

#5 The one who’s always out of money

Occasionally, employees come to their employers strapped for cash, asking for a loan or salary advance. However, if this isn’t a one-time event and you find an employee constantly seeking loans and advances, you should know that something isn’t adding up.

Chronic financial problems of an employee are difficult to handle for any boss and should not be entertained as it may even push them to do certain things which may be unethical at their worst, or may not go down well with the management at best.

“Employees who cannot manage their personal finances and keep asking for loans need to be watched carefully, since they are more than likely to commit some fraudulent actions that could impact the company,” says Athawale.

#6 The one that’s rude

Industry experts believe that those who push and shove their way to be the first ones or are rude in their behaviour with their bosses or colleagues may finally see the exit door soon.

 “Employees who are rude with their co-workers are another example. In the long term, they will just get worse. Habits, especially bad ones, are tough to get rid of,” the Reed expert points out.

Bosses often complain about how stressful their job is when they have to manage employees with any of the traits listed above. Relieve yourself of that stress – the easy way is to let such employees go and rest assured, you’ll sleep better at night – and the team will work better the next day.

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