HR Daily Advisor: Why ‘Come to Jesus’ Chats with Employees Don’t Work
"In the workplace, a 'come to Jesus' meeting often only takes place when an employee’s behavior or performance has become so problematic that management is at a crossroads: There must be immediate improvement or you’re fired.
By this point, a 'come to Jesus' conversation actually compounds the problem rather than fixes it. If you’re ready to lower the boom with an employee and issue an ultimatum ('Either this gets better or you’re out of here'), you’re sabotaging any chance for recovery."