underperforming employees
[/ˌʌndərpərˈfɔːrmɪŋ ɪmˈplɔɪiːz/]
noun phrasepl: underperforming employees
funcionários com desempenho insuficiente
1. Workers who fail to meet expected performance standards, productivity targets, or job requirements set by their employer
The company needs to address the issue of underperforming employees through training programs or performance improvement plans.
A empresa precisa lidar com a questão dos funcionários com desempenho insuficiente através de programas de treinamento ou planos de melhoria de desempenho.
2. Staff members whose work quality, output, or contribution falls below acceptable organizational benchmarks
Underperforming employees can negatively impact team morale and project timelines.
Funcionários com desempenho insuficiente podem impactar negativamente o moral da equipe e os prazos do projeto.
In Brazil, HR departments increasingly use the term 'gestão de desempenho' (performance management) to address underperformance professionally, often implementing PIPs (Planos de Melhoria de Desempenho). In the USA and corporate environments globally, addressing underperforming employees is a critical HR function focused on documentation and legal compliance. The terminology reflects a shift toward more developmental approaches rather than punitive measures, emphasizing coaching and improvement opportunities before termination.
NYC Slang
slackers, dead weight, underachievers
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