At various times in my business career, I tried hard to help an employee improve a weak area. However, in each case, it seemed my efforts were wasted — reminding me of the old adage “Never try to teach a pig to sing. It’s a waste of time, and besides, it annoys the pig.”
Here are five examples of my failed attempts to help struggling employees …
Employers: You Can't Teach a Pig to Sing!
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