Lost Cause Employees: The Owners’ Dilemma

How can I fix them?

This is a common plea I hear from business owners about their employees. Does it sound familiar?  It’s undeniable that sometimes these employees are the wrong hires and “fixing” them will be like trying to fit square pegs into round holes.

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