When Your Boss Labels You a Poor Performer — But You’re Not

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the estimated cost of a poor performer can be at least 30% of the employee’s first-year expected earnings. That number comes as no surprise considering poor performers might make serious errors, not show up to work consistently, damage customer relationships with poor interactions, waste their boss’s time, or negatively affect retention on their teams. No one wants to be told they’re performing poorly, but it does happen for legitimate reasons. But what if you haven’t done any of those things and are still being told you’re not meeting expectations? Being labeled a poor performer can negatively impact your reputation within your company, your ability to continue to do your job, and your self-confidence. The author presents four actions to take if you think you’re being mislabeled.