Ok how would explain to a brand new coworker that they are slow and need to pick of their pace without coming across as a bitch? Side information the coworkers' mother is best friends with the boss
What kind of work? I work in HR and always start something like that out with praise, concern, suggestion and motivation. “You are doing great at X, Y and Z. But I’m alittle worried about the pace we are going because we could fall behind. Let’s try to have X done by 2 today. I know we can do it!” Also, tone plays a big part on how employees perceive things!