At Labor Solutions, we encourage all of our workers to put forth their best effort on the job, and we love hearing from our clients that the employees we’ve sent them are doing well. However, a negative review is bound to happen from time to time. While we understand that a poor performance review is more upsetting for the worker than us, we know it’s not the end of the world either.

Handling a Negative Review with Grace
So what are you supposed to do when your employer isn’t pleased with the work you’ve been doing? Labor Solutions has some suggestions on how to handle this type of situation.

  1. First of all, do nothing. Don’t respond immediately, other than as required by courtesy. Give yourself a chance to process the evaluation and whatever emotions it has brought up within you before you respond. 
  2. Carefully consider the evaluation. Give yourself a good 24 hours to review the information you’ve been given. Think about what has been noted and ask yourself – honestly – if it’s accurate. Write down any questions you may have or points of confusion.
  3. Should you meet with the boss? Decide if a face-to-face conversation with your boss could be productive. This is not a time to start an argument or abruptly resign. If you decide to speak with your boss personally, it should be with the goal of developing a plan for improvement.
  4. What to say to the boss. Make an appointment to speak with your boss, and then present your case calmly. Acknowledge valid criticism, and if there are points you disagree with, use clear examples to present your case. Listen to your boss’s responses, and be willing to change your mind if appropriate.
  5. Follow up afterward. After the meeting, send your boss an email to reiterate what steps you will be taking towards improved performance.

Labor Solutions Has Your Back
When you work through Labor Solutions, you can always count on us to mediate any disputes that may arise between you and a supervisor on the jobsite. It is our goal for our clients to be pleased with the workers we send them, and for those workers to be happy at their jobs.