13 Signs of a Disengaged Employee (Infographic) Can you pick out which employees have no intention of helping your company grow? Use this guide to help.

By Kate Taylor

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Complaining, gossiping and lying are just a few of the worst traits of disengaged employees.

Everyone has worked with a disengaged employee or coworker at one time. They're easy to spot once you chat with them for a few minutes: they just don't care about whether the company succeeds or fails. Instead of helping your business grow, they're dragging it down.

Related: 3 Savvy Tips to Help You Better Connect With (and Oversee) Your Staff

Officevibe, a company dedicated to improving corporate culture, compiled an infographic that defines the 13 personality traits of a disengaged employee. Check it out below so you know what to avoid.

13 Personality Traits Of A Disengaged Employee
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Kate Taylor

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Kate Taylor is a reporter at Business Insider. She was previously a reporter at Entrepreneur. Get in touch with tips and feedback on Twitter at @Kate_H_Taylor. 

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