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Section : Set clear expectations and manage performance
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the "Using best practice to support and engage young workers" section of the "Employing young workers best practice guide." It focuses on setting clear performance expectations for young workers, providing feedback, and encouraging their development in the workplace.
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Young workers don't always understand the performance standards expected in the workplace. Set clear expectations so they can avoid bad habits and understand their duties and required behaviour. When discussing a young worker's performance, consider that they may not have experience receiving feedback or talking about their work. You may need to spend more time with them to demonstrate or explain how they can improve. Some useful tips for dealing with young workers' performance are:
- set job expectations from the beginning, as this helps to prevent performance issues later
- if there are issues, make it clear that you're talking about their work and not criticising them personally
- be prepared to demonstrate things a few times and let them know they can ask questions
- praise good performance, be encouraging and set goals for improving their performance. For help, complete our free Managing performance online course available at fairwork.gov.au/learning or read our Managing underperformance best practice guide available at fairwork.gov.au/bestpracticeguides fairwork.gov.au | Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94 | ABN: 43 884 188 232
- What are the main reasons young workers may struggle with performance standards in the workplace?
- How can setting clear job expectations at the beginning help young workers?
- What should be emphasized when discussing performance issues with young workers?
- Why is it important to demonstrate tasks multiple times for young workers?
- What role does praise play in managing the performance of young workers?
- How can feedback be effectively communicated to young workers to avoid personal criticism?
- What resources are available for further guidance on managing young workers' performance?
- In what ways can setting goals contribute to improving a young worker's performance?
- What might be some bad habits that young workers could develop without clear expectations?
- How can employers encourage young workers to ask questions about their performance?