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Christopher Littlefield
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We believe that culture is a conversation generated by the conversations we have and the actions we take every day at work. This channel is dedicated to helping you make having these conversations easier. Here you will find conversation starters, team-building activities, and videos to help navigate tough workplace dynamics.
3 Early Warning Signs Your New Hire Is Not A Fit
Did you hire somebody that you thought was the perfect fit? Or at least a good enough fit for the position, but now one week, one month, or a couple of months in you are starting to question your decision?
In this video, we are going to talk about the early warning signs that someone many not be a good fit for a position and what you can do to start to address it.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - New Hire Is Not A Fit
0:49 - Early Warning Signs Your New Hire Is Not A Fit
1:01 - 1. Performance Issues
2:25 - 2. Cultural Misalignment
2:34 - Frequent conflicts with team members
2:50 - They're resistant to feedback
3:08 - Disengagement from the company values
4:11 - 3. Communication problems
4:41 - Communications Red flags
5:06 - Summary
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👋 Who I am:
If we haven’t met, I’m Chris and I’m an International and TEDx Speaker specializing in Employee Appreciation, Recognition, and Workplace Culture, and the founder of Beyond Thank You. I have trained thousands of leaders, across six continents, on how to understand what their people want and need to be at their best.
To learn more, please visit: beyondthankyou.com/
📘 Check out my Book: beyondthankyou.com/book
Email us to learn more at team@beyondthankyou.com
✔ Download our Full Programs & Services Brochure: beyondthankyou.com/s/BTY-Programs-Services.pdf
#EmployeeRecognition #EmployeeAppreciation #GreatResignation #NewHireHarmony #NewHires
In this video, we are going to talk about the early warning signs that someone many not be a good fit for a position and what you can do to start to address it.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - New Hire Is Not A Fit
0:49 - Early Warning Signs Your New Hire Is Not A Fit
1:01 - 1. Performance Issues
2:25 - 2. Cultural Misalignment
2:34 - Frequent conflicts with team members
2:50 - They're resistant to feedback
3:08 - Disengagement from the company values
4:11 - 3. Communication problems
4:41 - Communications Red flags
5:06 - Summary
Subscribe to this channel: ua-cam.com/channels/RoRz_CMNPzzExn0XNgCMsg.html
👋 Who I am:
If we haven’t met, I’m Chris and I’m an International and TEDx Speaker specializing in Employee Appreciation, Recognition, and Workplace Culture, and the founder of Beyond Thank You. I have trained thousands of leaders, across six continents, on how to understand what their people want and need to be at their best.
To learn more, please visit: beyondthankyou.com/
📘 Check out my Book: beyondthankyou.com/book
Email us to learn more at team@beyondthankyou.com
✔ Download our Full Programs & Services Brochure: beyondthankyou.com/s/BTY-Programs-Services.pdf
#EmployeeRecognition #EmployeeAppreciation #GreatResignation #NewHireHarmony #NewHires
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I've been scheduled zero hours for the past month and I'm on disability and 64 years old
Sorry to hear that!
This is a great idea! Will definitely be using this soon.
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
i worked at a church once upon a time, just as a permanent musician, i had never worked at one before and figured it might be a very different kind of work environment. well it was different, but not in the positive way. the snitch culture was real, and the boss (a priest) was a bully to everyone. it was bad enough as he strung me along without a raise from an already lowball offer, and when he made inappropriate remarks in front of and about the kids at the adjacent school, it was bad enough to get compared constantly to my predecessor (who left because of him), but the icing on the cake was getting assaulted in my office by the principal of the school, in front of a second grader, all caught on camera...and upon hearing of it from me, boss had an immediate secret phone call to the regional office, who came and "investigated" and found that the principal had done nothing wrong and that their policy was not to give a copies of video footage to anyone. they seemed shocked when i handed in my immediate resignation, i'm still not sure why, and i hear through friends that it takes 4 substitutes to do my job now. they did manage to hire a permanent replacement, but he quit after only 5 weeks. i can't fathom why! 😂
That's a false equivalence. Venting is sharing general frustrations about someone not pulling their weight. Gossip is taking that to the next level with character and reputation defamation which is very personal. Big difference.
I don’t disagree at all, it is an under two minute video so didn’t go very deep on this one. Personally I think the intention is the most important part. Am I expressing to solve or work toward a solution or enroll others in my character attacks.
Employees are going to leave no matter what as a manager you should have someone ready to replace that person if you don't that falls on you as a manager. As my recent employer is finding out right now. Not everyone is easily replaced and that's what management needs to think about when they are not paying you the salary you deserve
Once they’ve begun disengaging it’s over. They disengaged for a reason, a conversation after the fact will do nothing to change their feelings. Learn from it.
It really depends on wha that’s happened. Just last month I had a client with a person who was disengaging - they went and spoke with the person who was just board with the projects they were working on and saw no future for themselves. They had a conversation, asked what the person wanted to be doing, created some new opportunities and the person is back onboard
Awesome idea!! I still think about all the great things we talked about during our walk after work this spring. This needs to become a thing.
We do!
These ideas are amazing! Definitely trying all of these soon :) Thank you!
Glad you like them!
Sometimes when I hear someone say, "I'm fine." I see in their eyes that they're not. Slowing down and asking, "are you sure?" has become so powerful. Sometimes people just want a chance to be heard and share. And sometimes when I share, it gives others the freedom to do the same!
And that is why you’re a gift to this world!
I like this because I have been leading teams for years and always felt everyone needed to be connected to the bigger purpose. This takes the pressure off and helps me to focus on what is important to each individual.
I am glad! Unless people are in healthcare, aid work, and even than many people are working to live the life that matters to them
The jobs I had in the past had a high turnover rate. Companies don't really care of you leave, you'll be replaced very quickly and forgotten about.
This are really good ideas! Can't wait to try with my team. Thank you!
Happy to hear that!
A solid "tell" is showing up work wearing "Crocs" on your feet.
lol! Hilarious and yes
Love getting a job being told there is OT opportunities but is not mandatory worked for 2 and a half years only had to work 40 hours a week more If I chose too. Now since my pms are pussys and couldn't tell a client we can't push a deadline up 3 months we won't make it now they expect me to work 6 days a week 58 hours mandatory told me that I can't have Saturdays off to take care of my mother who can't be alone and I'm power of authority they don't care. I have found a new job just recently tried to talk to my manager to see if they would work with me or I'm gone they didn't want to give me the time of day to meet with me so I'm not giving them notice of my 2 weeks only HR fuck them.
Sorry to hear that! Sounds like leavening was the best move
This was a random vid that came across the recommendations list, but genuinely added value to my life - so, Thank You!
I think this is my single my favorite comment I have received since I posting videos on UA-cam. My goal is that my content adds value to people’s life…thank you
They probably pay this guy over 100k to babble like this.
Hey Warren Lewis I am the guy that babbles in the video nice to meet you! I work for myself and try to get leader not be jerks. A lot of people like yourself just want to show up, do their job, and be left alone. Thanks for sharing
@@beyondthankyou I understand the point of the video and maybe I shouldn't have been so judgemental. However if right about people wanting to do their jobs and be left alone. That point alone the entire problem. Most leaders don't have leadership qualities or the "stuff". The bulk of the qualities you need to be effective as a leader you can't teach or coach.
@@warrenlewis3977 I get it. Most leaders don't have the "stuff" and sadly do more damage than good. The hard part is not ever person wants the same from their leader. Some want to be left alone and others, want their leaders to know way to much about their personal lives. And those desires change over time. IF, people want to learn, to get better, then they can over time....but it takes a lot of work...and most don't.
They start taking personal items home.
Not sure that is an EARLY warning sign ha.
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I want to know where it goes sour. By this point, there were so many missed opportunities along the way. Even better, I'd like to know which places or groups/departments/companies get this right.
source = trust me bro.
Ha
Everyone’s experience is going to be different and if you don’t ask, and engage with the person your just guessing
Thank you very much for your video. I was criticized over a decade ago for my doing my morning rounds by my boss's boss. I was not yet a formal people manager but checked in with team members and others who were on the same initiatives that I was...while also respecting if they seemed to be busy and shouldn't be interrupted. He felt it was a waste of my time. It wasn't. Surprised at that comment from him but I expect he may have felt that because I was "just" an individual contributor that it was a waste of time for me to do so. I believe that if you check-in almost daily, and have formal short meetings once or twice a week, that sets up an environment more conducive to slipping in one of these questions...or more without as much awkwardness. Just make it a habit.
You were just way head of the leadership curve! Those small checkins are what make the biggest difference! Thank you for sharing
I love this term "Anxiety Tax" I don't think we think about the extra energy we expend by not taking actions. Thanks!
Don’t like paying double but it does happen when I dont take action!
Love this practice. Excited to implement it!
I am glad it is a great dinner time activity!
Bosses do appreciate you. When they realize how hard it is to replace you.
You got it!
"I acknowledge that the problem may be me" -- those are magic words! What a great way to invite honesty, as well as empathy. For me the biggest sources of stress were usually around lack of clear goals and prioritization
Glad you like that line Anne! And yes when the goals are not clear it is hard to win a game when you done know the rules or they keep changing
Can care less about the thank you honestly that's too easy to do.
What matters most to you for your day to day efforts?
Great stuff! Important to check in on and maintain healthy team vitals early on - before it gets too hard to revive trust
Exactly!
One of my reports has taken 25+ sick days in the last six months. No one knows what to say. HR is stonewalling us and won't help us understand the situation. I believe he's prepping to leave, but surprisingly, no one else thinks this.
What have you found when you check in with the person? What do they say? Sometimes people are going through things in their personal life (Family/Health/Parents) all we can do is ask?
Dead easy I feel I should be paid more, no Next money leaves for a better payed job
That base has to be there if not we go else’s where
I work at an extremely toxic work environment where the higher ups really don't care at all about their workers.
Sorry to hear that. What do they do that gives you that experience
More brilliant insights here, Chris! One thing employers would do well to keep in mind is that feeling a sense of purpose and a connection to a mission is key to long term loyalty. Yes, we all need money, but finding sources of income is easier than finding a shared sense of purpose.
YES! People can always find more money, but the magic is when they find both
Both matter; however having/maintaining a good standard of living is more important because it affects how we can provide for our loved ones. Once Maslow's pyramid basic needs are satisfied (food/shelter/community) then purpose (self-actualization) kicks in. Sometimes overlooked, there is aspect that hasn't really been talked about: how equitably one is treated in the workplace. As a colored woman, I will always opt for a job where I feel the least discriminated against.
Thank you so much for sharing. Yes we need to meet the basic needs first and I would argue that feeling a sense of belonging is also a basic need, that sadly is not met. ' feeling least discriminated against" speaks volumes to how rarely that basic need is met, which is just plain wrong.
I agree that you need to find the sweet spot between money and purpose. If I am struggling to maintain my standard of living but I subscribe to the purpose, I might be motivated for a while, but I will look for another better paying job with a similar purpose. On the other hand, if I am being paid well, and being treated well, I can find my purpose in a volunteer position, outside of work.
I love that reflection. I especially appreciate the reflection on being paid well and treated well. We may still not find out purpose at work but may create it else where
Had a supervisor dip his finger in a small puddle and then quickly removed his finger from the water. He said, we can replace you faster than than the hole in the water refilled itself. I'm kinda slow but I knew most ppl would call that a "clue". If there are any loyalty in employees, I don't see them anymore.
The only response I have to that is what a jerk - sorry but anyone who operates that way is not worth the investment
This video really makes me wonder that who's at fault of ""Quiet quitting".. Is it really the Employee... or the Employer who cannot give less F about these signs you listed?
I don't think you are far off. Yes people are burnt out after three very tough years. I do see many employee loose hope when organizations continually treat them so poorly they stop caring...
Such a great easy question to have in your tool bag!
Glad you found it helpful. It is a simple but very good one
Good way to weed out narcissist!
Yup!
When they stop pretending the boss's stupid jokes are funny....
I love that…and yes!
Yes! And honesty can also sound like, "I'm really excited, or grateful, or proud of myself," or something else positive. In other words, we can normalize sharing both ups AND downs with each other. :)
Spot on!
Useful information for those who have 'quiet quitted'.
Exactly!
I feel like in this day of age it’s unrealistic for managers to assume we will stick it out forever especially with wage stagnation when it’s much more lucrative for employees to switch jobs every couple of years!
It is funny you have said that…I have had two recruiters tell me the same things this week. Why would I stay for a 4% increase when I can get 10% next door and a signing bonus. Companies need to create more of an incentive to stay
3 for 3 😮💨
Sorry to hear that!
What are your favorite Interview questions?
What strengths or skills can you bring to our company?
Love that@@user-oc5ck3gf6e
People quit, then all the work piles up on the people that dont quit, so then it makes them quit because its too much work and the managers get stressed due to the fact they have deadlines. So then people feel like they're walking on eggshells and then they quit so by the time they hire a new person, the new person catches onto how negative and toxic the workplace is so then they're like, "no this place isn't really for me". Bad to no communication between workers, everyone finishing up jobs before the others can finish (electricians not installing wiring, but then drywall guys come and put walls up) no deadlines to get the project done, everyone running around doing their own thing, playing video games on their phones, clash of clans to be exact, talking to friends and family members and having a good ole' hour long phone chat about "what are we going to do this weekend, who's bringing the beer?" 😆 Life has become one big joke after covid, it seems. People just gave up on everything lol
Mic Drop! You nailed it..sadly this cycle has been going on since long before covid.
They are happy to have you leave so they can replace you with an employee they’ll pay less.
Sadly this does happen. To many company’s focusing on the spread sheet instead the the humanity of the people working for them
This was great, Chris! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Christian!
To all men if you ever feel like you’re being harassed don’t go to HR go to the law it sounds messed up to do but this is a problem in our society and people are so quick to throw it under the rug as if it’s genuinely ok for a women to behave like a predator because if the roles were reversed that man will go to jail. male harassment is real!
Thanks for sharing. No one should experience harassment I have see it in ever direction.
Love this!
It is a great little practice
These are awesome ideas! I look forward to working with these ideas. Thank you!
I am glad let me know how they go!