Recruitment dilemma: How to deal with a nodding dog

Recruitment dilemma: How to deal with a nodding dog

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Of all the characters you can have on your team, a nodding dog may seem the most benign, but is potentially the most dangerous with a lack of enthusiasm that can quickly make attitudes go sour....

The nodding dog is deeply unhappy at work. You may sense this intuitively or someone you trust may pass on a vibe from a previous conversation with those involved in confidence. The trouble is that when you take the time to try to engage with or even just communicate with a nodding dog, they tell you everything is fine or even great. There are no complaints from them. They understand and agree with everything that's going on in the business - until they are out of earshot. Other members of staff may be aware of their complaints and camaraderie encourages them to join in. Their perf...

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