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How can I instill the “old-school” work ethic?

Since I have only six employees, even one who is not productive creates a problem. I hired “Chris” right out of college. It bothers me to see the lack of commitment he seems to have. He is often late, misses days and seems to feel that’s OK. His work gets behind, and it doesn't seem to faze him. Taking “shortcuts” and missing details, which generates extra work on my part seems to be the norm.

I have trained him and explained his importance to our success. I pay a fair salary and have tried to use positive motivation. Nothing seems to work.

He's a nice enough guy, and I don't want to give up on him, but his lack of work ethic results in me not able to focus on building new business. Perhaps I'm dating myself, it seems to be that he just doesn’t understand the “old-school ethic” — that a successful career doesn't happen without hard work and dedication. I could replace him but I already have a big investment in him. I could “crack the whip” and be intimidating, but that's not my style or wish.

Would you ask you readers how they would instill that “old-school ethic” in him?

— Old-school owner, company withheld

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