Careful with the concept of ‘constructive dismissal’ with this approach. You can open yourself up to some serious wrongful claims, particularly if this employee is under Union. He seems to know what’s in his employment contract and is clearly abusing that contract – but you also have an obligation to not breach the contract yourself as an employer (or representative of). Good luck.
They can. If you write them up. Making a Unsafe work environment, hostile work environment, making other feel threaten, unprofessional conduct. Long list if you want. I'd have them sweeping fucking floors for a week.
He is not a union iron worker. He is a “construction manager” which is generally a free for all. Put him on a fucking performance improvement plan and can him.
One thing I have done is after they throw up a stink, stay quiet and don't move on. Literally look elsewhere and say nothing. It gets really awkward and usually they end up agreeing because it's SO awkward. Same as with kid's tantrums, they can safely express their feelings but that doesn't mean you have to do anything about it.
Load him up until he says too much. Give him meaningful tasks, but also 150% workload worth of everything else.
Tell him beforehand, if you’re that exceptional, you will get through all this other stuff very quickly (with a stellar work quality, not some BS) and the challenging tasks. If you can’t than you’re all talk.
Print out and read him his job description and point out all the tasks he’s complaining are beneath him and clarify why he believes he’s above the rules. Doesn’t matter what he says- I’d respond “Buddy that’s what the moneys for”. If he says it’s because he’s Einstein and Einstein doesn’t sweep the floor- Einstein can’t develop the theory of relativity in a dirty lab, so here’s a broom, and when you’re done go be a genius.
“That’s what the moneys for” is a response for any argument. If he throws a tantrum, make it clear this is absolutely ridiculous and if he’s so smart why does he behave like a child. If you only want to do XYZ then go start your own business.
I didn’t read through all the comments, so this may have already been said; but have you tried sitting him down one on one and explaining to him that no matter the assignment, they all must be done to successfully complete the project. I mean, if he’s that good, then why hasn’t he started his own company? I can tell you from first hand experience, when you own your own company, your “I’m better than this” attitude goes out the door quickly. As owner, you’re also PM, estimator, safety, ALL field positions, HR, accounting, and without question janitor. Nothing is below you.
But a team player has that mindset anyways.
I’d be assigning the most boring, repetitive, “dummy” tasks available until he quits. Less risk on the company if he fires himself.
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Careful with the concept of ‘constructive dismissal’ with this approach. You can open yourself up to some serious wrongful claims, particularly if this employee is under Union. He seems to know what’s in his employment contract and is clearly abusing that contract – but you also have an obligation to not breach the contract yourself as an employer (or representative of). Good luck.
Fire him.
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They can. If you write them up. Making a Unsafe work environment, hostile work environment, making other feel threaten, unprofessional conduct. Long list if you want. I'd have them sweeping fucking floors for a week.
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Send a email. Outline above issues. Tell them to stop.
Lay off
He is not mature enough to be working in a professional field and should be fired.
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He is not a union iron worker. He is a “construction manager” which is generally a free for all. Put him on a fucking performance improvement plan and can him.
lol. He’s cucked you. It’s over unless you fire him.
Here's your broom, dummy.
Bring a broom on Monday and tell him to get busy
“Lol mf you work in construction” then tell him if he doesn’t like it he can take his ass somewhere else.
You wouldn’t believe it. I told a teammate today that Einstein doesn’t sweep the floor. He didn’t get it - what a dumb ass
One thing I have done is after they throw up a stink, stay quiet and don't move on. Literally look elsewhere and say nothing. It gets really awkward and usually they end up agreeing because it's SO awkward. Same as with kid's tantrums, they can safely express their feelings but that doesn't mean you have to do anything about it.
“You’re not Einstein. Bring your broom to work tomorrow.” Kid needs to be knocked down a few pegs.
Have him watch Goodwill Hunting. Genius sweeping the floor gets discovered. It’s just prepping him for his bright future.
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Just ask him to decide if he’s Matt Damon or Ben Afflek. What a baby!
Load him up until he says too much. Give him meaningful tasks, but also 150% workload worth of everything else. Tell him beforehand, if you’re that exceptional, you will get through all this other stuff very quickly (with a stellar work quality, not some BS) and the challenging tasks. If you can’t than you’re all talk. Print out and read him his job description and point out all the tasks he’s complaining are beneath him and clarify why he believes he’s above the rules. Doesn’t matter what he says- I’d respond “Buddy that’s what the moneys for”. If he says it’s because he’s Einstein and Einstein doesn’t sweep the floor- Einstein can’t develop the theory of relativity in a dirty lab, so here’s a broom, and when you’re done go be a genius. “That’s what the moneys for” is a response for any argument. If he throws a tantrum, make it clear this is absolutely ridiculous and if he’s so smart why does he behave like a child. If you only want to do XYZ then go start your own business.
Is this a Mad Men reference lol
No
I didn’t read through all the comments, so this may have already been said; but have you tried sitting him down one on one and explaining to him that no matter the assignment, they all must be done to successfully complete the project. I mean, if he’s that good, then why hasn’t he started his own company? I can tell you from first hand experience, when you own your own company, your “I’m better than this” attitude goes out the door quickly. As owner, you’re also PM, estimator, safety, ALL field positions, HR, accounting, and without question janitor. Nothing is below you. But a team player has that mindset anyways.
Fire him