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What's the down side if you don't do anything at all? NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #1
The problem is the way it affects everyone around them. alarimer Jul 2012 #10
Could you... RedStateLiberal Jul 2012 #2
Lay down the law and point out they are replaceable? These are not your GreenPartyVoter Jul 2012 #3
I agree with GreenPartyVoter Callalily Jul 2012 #4
Jello wrestling!!! MiddleFingerMom Jul 2012 #5
Another thing to try NV Whino Jul 2012 #6
While I have no management experience, I like this one. Kennah Jul 2012 #16
Faced this one before............. mrmpa Jul 2012 #7
Same as with training kittens - SUPER SOAKER! HopeHoops Jul 2012 #8
If they are getting shit done - nothing. bluedigger Jul 2012 #9
I am going to do that to a limited degree alarimer Jul 2012 #11
I would avoid rubbing their noses together Major Nikon Jul 2012 #15
Have you told them your expectations? Generic Brad Jul 2012 #12
Bingo. HR must have policies and procedures covering behavior and professionalism rustydog Jul 2012 #32
Martyrdom? lizerdbits Jul 2012 #13
Task assignment = to-do list Mopar151 Jul 2012 #14
Fire them JVS Jul 2012 #17
Hi, Mitt! Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #25
I said fire, not outsource JVS Jul 2012 #30
Ahem. Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #31
ask the one to stop complaining Enrique Jul 2012 #18
First thing you need to do is let go of the need to be "liked." Amerigo Vespucci Jul 2012 #19
You need to take control of a toxic situation. Now. Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #20
Excellent response! DebJ Jul 2012 #23
This isn't anything I thought up all by myself, now! Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #24
All of the replies in this thread sound like reasonable solutions GoneOffShore Jul 2012 #21
I'd start with having them write up their own job descriptions. davsand Jul 2012 #22
Whatever you do... liberal N proud Jul 2012 #26
Have you tried pistols at dawn? Glassunion Jul 2012 #27
Thanks for posting this, you've reminded me of another reason I'm glad I'm retired.... Scuba Jul 2012 #28
Make the daily assignments-- for now, with the caveat that... LanternWaste Jul 2012 #29
They don't have to like each other. Curmudgeoness Jul 2012 #33
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