How to report someone who is not doing their job?

You find Lisa’s work habits irritating and so you want to put a stop to them. You want Nate to make your irritation go away. In your letter you talked about how frustrating it is to see Lisa working the way she does instead of working the way you do.

Who is my coworker who doesn’t do her job?

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. My job is pretty good except for one thing. My coworker “Lisa” doesn’t do her job. She gets to work late, does almost nothing for a couple of hours and then goes to lunch.

Can a coworker be rude to a manager?

If you’re straightforward and professional you’ll have no problems limiting a relationship with a coworker to professional issues. No, she approached the manager because the manager had yelled at her.

What kind of person is direct with people?

Like you, I’m a straightforward person and am very direct with people when necessary. For instance, when coworkers aren’t pulling their weight, I politely let them know that I could use their help completing X.

What should you never say to your direct reports?

I cover topics at the intersection of leadership and communications. Recently I was hanging out with a group of entrepreneurs, and as often happens, the discussion turned to complaints about managing employees. This is a common topic among those in management positions — find me a manager, and I’ll show you someone who wants to vent.

When to report a coworker to a manager?

If it’s extreme, report it. If a colleague is a little snippy here and there, try the advice above. But if someone crosses the line into overt hostility or abusiveness, or if the behavior is so frequent that interferes with your ability to do your job, that’s something the person’s manager should hear about.