Researchers at the University of Washington have come to the conclusion that having just one "bad apple" in the workplace can cause negative behavior to spread like a virus, bringing down coworkers and destroying good teams. In the study, a bad apple was defined as someone who was chronically unhappy and emotionally unstable, or a bully who attacks others, or someone who does not do his/her fair share of the work. What should businesses do to weed out bad apples before they become a problem? If one is already hired, consider putting him/her on projects that do not require teamwork and keep him/her away from the team. In the hiring process, a more thorough screening process that includes checking references and administering personality tests could help businesses identify candidates who are disagreeable and lack emotional stability.
Reuters
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