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Hub You - Five Things Your Employees Are Afraid to Tell You
Why are some people not as successful as they want to be or many think that they should be? Why is it that some people are constantly moving but getting nowhere? Most often it is because they do not have clearly defined priorities or are not living in line with them. What is a priority then?A
Profit risks: Poor Performers cost you money. They drag down morale and become the focus of gossip. Employees want you to do something before they pick up the low productivity habits and negative attitude of their coworker. Walk around, see what is happening, and ask questions. Have a confidant. Be slow to hir
One of the first add-on services most cleaning contractors want to add to their janitorial service is floor care - stripping and waxing, burnishing, and buffing. In order to perform these services, you must use the right equipment for the job.The following is a list of the most commonly used equ
Though you may know what to do, most people would rather be directed. When giving instructions:
1. Start by summarizing the project in a sentence or two
2. Be specific as to what things should look like when completed
3. Give the due date and how often you want updates
4. Instruct the employee on what to do if something goes wrong
5. Express your confidence that they will do a good job and get their buy-in.
Profit risks: Poor Quality, late delivery, and higher level people will be forced to clean-up. There is wasted time correcting errors or miscommunication.
“When You Give Us Detailed Praise, We Understand it, Remember it and Work Harder For You”
Rather than saying “Great job” or nothing at all, try “I really appreciate the amount of thought and effort you put into this project, thank you.”
Profit risks: People who do not feel appreciated are hard to retain, do not give good customer service, and feel less invested in the organization’s success.
“We Know Our Jobs Better Than You Do”
Once you can accept that there are skills you do not have. you can focus on what will make real money.
Profit risks: You aren’t letting the best person for the job do the work thereby compromising the product and service.
“You Do Too Much”
Most people are capable of more than you think they are but if you insist on micro managing or doing tasks yourself, you will never find out just how much.
Profit risks: Micro managers never have time to look at the big picture and are constantly putting out fires. Good workers get bored, insulted or leave. You are too valuable to be completing tasks a $10 an hour person could be doing very well.
“There are Slackers We Wish You’d Get Rid Of”
Everyone knows X doesn’t pull his/her weight, is late, calls in sick, dumps work on others, is negative or is just incompetent. You may be the last to know but your staff wants (expects you) to do something quickly and decisively.
Profit risks: Poor Performers cost you money. They drag down morale and become the focus of gossip. Employees want you to do something before they pick up the low productivity habits and negative attitude of their coworker. Walk around, see what is happening, and ask questions. Have a confidant. Be slow to hire
Ever hear the term 'sexy' advertising? It's not necessarily what you think. Sure, some people's idea of sexy advertising is hot babes in bikinis spraying beer all over each other, but that's overtly sexual and not what we're about to discuss here.Do you engage sexy advertising in your marketing
Profit risks: Poor Quality, late delivery, and higher level people will be forced to clean-up. There is wasted time correcting errors or miscommunication.
“When You Give Us Detailed Praise, We Understand it, Remember it and Work Harder For You”
Rather than saying “Great job” or nothing at all, try “I really appreciate the amount of thought and effort you put into this project, thank you.”
Profit risks: People who do not feel appreciated are hard to retain, do not give good customer service, and feel less invested in the organization’s success.
“We Know Our Jobs Better Than You Do”
Once you can accept that there are skills you do not have. you can focus on what will make real money.
Profit risks: You aren’t letting the best person for the job do the work thereby compromising the product and service.
“You Do Too Much”
Most people are capable of more than you think they are but if you insist on micro managing or doing tasks yourself, you will never find out just how much.
Profit risks: Micro managers never have time to look at the big picture and are constantly putting out fires. Good workers get bored, insulted or leave. You are too valuable to be completing tasks a $10 an hour person could be doing very well.
“There are Slackers We Wish You’d Get Rid Of”
Everyone knows X doesn’t pull his/her weight, is late, calls in sick, dumps work on others, is negative or is just incompetent. You may be the last to know but your staff wants (expects you) to do something quickly and decisively.
Profit risks: Poor Performers cost you money. They drag down morale and become the focus of gossip. Employees want you to do something before they pick up the low productivity habits and negative attitude of their coworker. Walk around, see what is happening, and ask questions. Have a confidant. Be slow to hir
The most successful companies are the ones that are constantly coming up with new and innovative ways of doing business. They are always searching for the one great idea that will launch a successful product line or cut costs in difficult times.Progressive and savvy companies know that great ide
“We Know Our Jobs Better Than You Do”
Once you can accept that there are skills you do not have. you can focus on what will make real money.
Profit risks: You aren’t letting the best person for the job do the work thereby compromising the product and service.
“You Do Too Much”
Most people are capable of more than you think they are but if you insist on micro managing or doing tasks yourself, you will never find out just how much.
Profit risks: Micro managers never have time to look at the big picture and are constantly putting out fires. Good workers get bored, insulted or leave. You are too valuable to be completing tasks a $10 an hour person could be doing very well.
“There are Slackers We Wish You’d Get Rid Of”
Everyone knows X doesn’t pull his/her weight, is late, calls in sick, dumps work on others, is negative or is just incompetent. You may be the last to know but your staff wants (expects you) to do something quickly and decisively.
Profit risks: Poor Performers cost you money. They drag down morale and become the focus of gossip. Employees want you to do something before they pick up the low productivity habits and negative attitude of their coworker. Walk around, see what is happening, and ask questions. Have a confidant. Be slow to hir
With all of the attention today on effective management techniques and the need for people skills, it's surprising that one of the most critical areas to getting ahead in your career doesn't get much attention - the fine art of managing your boss.Managing your boss isn't a matter of "apple pol
Profit risks: Micro managers never have time to look at the big picture and are constantly putting out fires. Good workers get bored, insulted or leave. You are too valuable to be completing tasks a $10 an hour person could be doing very well.
“There are Slackers We Wish You’d Get Rid Of”
Everyone knows X doesn’t pull his/her weight, is late, calls in sick, dumps work on others, is negative or is just incompetent. You may be the last to know but your staff wants (expects you) to do something quickly and decisively.
Profit risks: Poor Performers cost you money. They drag down morale and become the focus of gossip. Employees want you to do something before they pick up the low productivity habits and negative attitude of their coworker. Walk around, see what is happening, and ask questions. Have a confidant. Be slow to hir
Being a boss is hard work and it's different work from what you did as an individual contributor. Here are some important things you should know if you've just become a boss. For one thing, some people will start treating you like you're a jerk.You have not just become a jerk, but some people w
Profit risks: Poor Performers cost you money. They drag down morale and become the focus of gossip. Employees want you to do something before they pick up the low productivity habits and negative attitude of their coworker. Walk around, see what is happening, and ask questions. Have a confidant. Be slow to hire and quick to fire.
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