[header] How to manage a lazy employee [title] Address the employee verbally. [step] Don't allow an employee's laziness or lack of enthusiasm to become a recurring issue. Tell the employee you're hoping to speak with them about workplace expectations and performance, and schedule a time to sit down together. 
Your conversation will likely prove helpful in identifying the cause for the employee's waning work ethic. [substeps] For instance, " i've noticed a decline in your effort and i want to make sure you'll be able to keep up with your responsibilities moving forward.