Balancing honesty with encouragement is key. Consider saying, “Your initiative is valuable, but the last two tasks missed critical steps. Let’s work on a checklist to help you stay on track.” Or, “I noticed tension during your last team interaction. Let’s talk about how to improve collaboration.” These examples identify specific concerns while reinforcing trust and support. Keeping morale high during corrective conversations is vital in international teams managed via an EOR, where employees may already feel distant. Using respectful tone, actionable advice, and follow-ups preserves engagement and motivation across borders.
