Supervisors See Four Kinds of Personnel

Best Employee. Supervisor gives work orders and turns job over to worker. Worker requires only recognition.

1. Accurate and complete work; Good results.
2. Accomplishes more jobs; Productive and efficient.
3. Organized; Knows where things are.
4. Can do all assignments; No hand-holding needed.
5. Looks ahead; Thinks how to help; Has good ideas.
6. Good attitude; Courteous to all.
7. Volunteers to help team members; Gets involved.

Good Worker. Supervisor recognizes good performance and points out problems. Worker requires support for teamwork.

1. Willing to learn; Wants to do better and improve skills; Interested in the job.
2. Takes on any job and does what is asked.
3. Hard working; Skilled; Paying attention.
4. On time with results and finishing jobs.
5. Careful worker; Does complete work.
6. Keeps work environment in good order, equipment and supplies organized.
7. Often helps others on the team.

Improving Worker – Supervisor is clear on details and gives encouragement. Worker requires instruction and appreciation.

1. Doesn’t know all aspects of the job; needs guidance.
2. Afraid to make decisions without asking what to do.
3. Results sometimes good, sometimes not.
4. Willing to learn with supervisor encouragement.
5. Sometimes doesn’t see to do more than necessary.
6. Capable, could do more with better results.
7. Requires attention dealing with sensitivities.

High Maintenance Employee – Supervisor points out everything to do. Worker requires attention.

1. Late to work or has to be told to do jobs.
2. Works slowly; Inefficient. Makes small jobs big.
3. Moody or argumentative; Complains to co-workers.
4. Messy work area; doesn’t take care of equipment.
5. Watches others at work; Sometimes distracts them.
6. Takes easy jobs or waits to be told what to do.
7. Often turns in work results that require more work or cleanup from others.