How to Overcome a False Work Performance Report

Not all situations are conflict-free and this applies to the office as well. Sometimes workers become targets of unnecessary and unfair stereotypes due to conflicts that they have had with certain personnel. When new management steps in sometimes they are misinformed about the real situations and are given a one-sided, false report about your performance. Here's how to handle it.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Ask yourself about your work performance. This is something that you can be completely honest with yourself about as no one else will hear you or read your mind. If you know that you go into work with the intention of doing your job and the problems that you have had in the past are not more than 50% of your own doing, then keep reading. Otherwise, the first step is to change your attitude about your work situation. Approach work to get the job done, not to be involved in office drama or politics.
2. Always show up to your work on time or a little earlier. When your workday starts, be ready to go. This shows management your commitment to the job and your ability to be a reliable employee. Think about it. If someone you know is always late, is that person the first person that you would trust to do a good job on a large, important project?
3. Lose the chip on your shoulder. You may have a very good reason to carry around that burden but it is offensive, intimidating and unwelcome to many. A chip on the should equals a bad attitude which further equals a negative reputation.
4. Don't assume. If the past management personnel has failed you, do not assume that new management will do the same. Give them the same chance to see what they are capable of doing as you would want them to give to you.
5. Stay positive or be silent. The old adage, "If you have nothing nice to say than don't say anything at all" applies here. Unless you are making constructive criticism to better a project and you present yourself in a positive manner, then don't say anything that is going to give you the image of being a doubtful participant.
6. You gain no respect in "kissing up to management." This is an obvious ploy. Some management may be flattered by this style of deceit but for the most part, management wants genuine employees who they can rely on to do the job.
7. If you feel that you are being unfairly viewed by management, then schedule a meeting to discuss this. It is best to hear firsthand what they are thinking about you and this give you the opportunity to clear the air and give your perspective on the issues.

Tips & Warnings

• If nothing works, and you know you are a worthy employee and you deserve respect and credit for all of your talent, look for a new job where you can be respected.

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