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Scrolling social media. Long lunches. Arriving late. Leaving early. “Phoning in” half-baked work. Moving slower than a sloth in a meditation retreat . . . There’s not much more annoying than a chronically lazy coworker.
It’s easy to think, “Why in the world am I working so hard, when this clown gets away with so much? Isn’t my boss paying attention?”
Of course, it’s technically not your problem to solve. It’s possible your manager is dealing with the issue and can’t talk about it.
But it’s still your problem.
Because, you know, the work.
So, what do you do? How do you deal with a lazy co-worker without picking up their slack?
What to Say to a Lazy Co-Worker Without Picking up Their Slack:
Bring on some Powerful Phrases from our new book, Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict.
First. Don’t get lazy yourself. Don’t engage in drama, complaining, or gossip about the lazy one. You’ll just waste time.
Do this instead with these Powerful Phrases.
CONNECT WITH YOUR COWORKER
“Is everything okay?”
“Can we talk about how we can best support one another and the team?”
“I’ve been feeling like I’m taking on too much of the load. I’m curious about what this looks like from your perspective.”
“Can you give me a hand here?”
TO ESCALATE TO YOUR MANAGER
“I don’t want to overstep my role here, but I want to ensure you are aware of the impact on the rest of the team.”
“Can you give me some advice on how to handle this?” “Is there anything I can do to pitch in during the short run?”
The key is to show up connected and curious about what’s going on and align on a path forward.
What would you say to a lazy co-worker?
BONUS:
Karin and David in their own words. Don’t miss 12 minutes of hard-hitting practical advice based on the new book, Power Phrases. How to say no to anyone, including the boss. What to do when you feel you’re being ignored?
Karin Hurt is Founder and CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders, a global leadership development firm known for practical tools and techniques for human-centered leaders. Karin is an award-winning author of five books
David Dye is President of Let’s Grow Leaders. David is an award-winning author of six books.