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how to manage a combative, negative employee

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How do I impress upon her that promotions are earned based on skill and not longevity? If an opportunity presents itself, I am not sure her computer skills would be up to par and, frankly, her attitude makes it difficult to promote her. I’m being asked to help out at the job I was laid off from.

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coworker is bringing daily gifts to our team lead, coaching a combative employee, and more

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Coaching a combative, negative employee. Her skills with our internal system and knowledge are top notch and if the rest of this could change, I could see her blossoming. coworker is bringing daily gifts to our team lead, coaching a combative employee, and more was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.