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Trying to manage a group of employees is similar to herding cats
About a year ago, I launched a little company, and it's been doing well ever since. Having my own firm is rewarding, but I'm finding it difficult to lead a team. Now that I have five employees, I feel like I spend half my time checking in on them to make sure they're doing their jobs correctly and the other half doing the tasks they've neglected. When I was operating as a solo operation, everything ran more smoothly. Get any ideas?
Paul C.
Paul, you've entered the delightful realm of personnel management, the torment of many company owners' existences. If you don't get a handle on this matter soon, you might find yourself bald in a very short period of time. I hope you don't lose your hair. If you're completely bald to begin with, your only option is to wear a hat and keep reading.
Experts in company management often say that people management is more art than science. People management, as you may have heard, is a learned talent. Management is more like herding cats, I'm telling you. If you have them all moving in the same direction, one will inevitably bolt, and you'll have to chase it down. As soon as you turn around with the stray cat, the rest of the herd scatters in various directions. It's understandable why most business owners dislike felines. They show how little sway we really have over our staff at times.
Maintaining order in the face of a runaway herd is one of the most challenging aspects of managing employees. Consider this extreme metaphor: if your staff rule the company instead of you, it's like the inmates have taken over the asylum. Absurd things might start to occur, such as a drop in business or perhaps closure.
Just remember this, Paul: If you don't take charge of your staff, they will.
Truthfully, the secret to managing workers is to pick the best people possible, provide them with excellent training, make them feel like they have a stake in the company's success, and then demand nothing less.
When you discover an employee who is willing to go above and beyond for you, it's important to show your appreciation by showering them with gifts and perks like bonuses, pay hikes, job stability, more responsibilities, high praise, a Thanksgiving turkey, etc. It's challenging to find reliable workers. Making them happy shouldn't be difficult.
Finding qualified employees is one of the most challenging tasks for any company owner. When I say "good people," I'm referring to people who are trustworthy, dependable, loyal, and hard-working and who will give their best for the company's success and the satisfaction of its clients.
It's like trying to herd cats to track these folks down. difficult, but not impossible. Get a grasp on recruiting and supervising staff with these suggestions.
Only recruit those who have been shown to be successful in similar roles in the past. It is crucial to recruit only experienced, skilled staff to represent your firm, since they will be the primary point of contact with clients. Another crucial factor is the applicant's proven ability to perform the duties of the job he is applying for. If the position requires sales, look for a candidate with a track record of success. To get the best results from your copier service, choose a person who has experience doing repairs and has a track record of success. Don't waste your time or money teaching important employees on the job. Employ a seasoned expert at all costs. You should expect to see exponential growth in the return on your investment.
Thoroughly examine each potential candidate. Applicants' honesty, integrity, ambition, prior drug usage, criminal activity, etc. may all be checked using the wide variety of candidate screening technologies available today. The items on offer might be anything from a basic paper form to a complex online service. Use it on every candidate that walks through the door after you find one that works for you. You won't believe how easily problematic applicants may be eliminated from consideration with the aid of a thorough screening procedure.
Make sure all of your top employees have passed drug testing and background checks. Forgive me, "right to privacy" crusaders, but if I'm going to be paying someone's wages every week, you can be sure I'll exercise my right to check that person out as far as the letter of the law permits. To conduct background checks on prospective workers, I must comply with whatever regulations are set down by the United States government, not you. Leave me alone while I tend to my business and then go rescue a tree.
In each career, it is important to verify previous work experience and references. It's a common blunder among companies. They want references but don't verify their reliability. Statistics reveal that most references included on a job application are either made up or just people who are eager to say nice things about the candidate since they know them personally. Throw out recommendations from people you know. The applicant's previous three places of employment should be included so that a phone call may be made to verify the applicant's application details. You may be surprised by the answers you get to the question "would you hire this individual again if given the opportunity?" even though former employers are legally restricted in what they may say about the applicant. Either the old company will say yes, we would rehire you, or a long period of time will pass before someone picks up the phone.In any case, you now have the answer you were seeking.
Never make a hiring decision out of desperation. Some companies care more about filling a position than hiring the best person for it. The fast food industry, retail, and manufacturing are particularly prone to this problem since they have an extremely high turnover rate and it is as difficult to locate excellent staff as it is to herd cats (last one, I promise). It's not a good idea to recruit someone simply because they're still alive. In the end, it will catch up with you.
In order to eliminate underachievers, a trial period should be implemented. Tell prospective recruits that they will be evaluated on a regular basis for the first 60 days of their employment. When the probationary period is up, it's appropriate to do a final evaluation and politely terminate the employee's employment if they have not met expectations. Most poor performers will be terminated before the 60 days are out.
You should acknowledge and recognize excellent performances. A wonderful method to motivate workers to do their best is to offer them financial rewards. All of us act like we're in our early childhoods. We are more inclined to go above and beyond if we believe we will be rewarded with a new toy (or a bonus) for our efforts. It's important to recognize outstanding work and draw attention to the fact that you've done so. As an example, you may offer them stock options, a bonus payment, or a paid vacation.
Everyone working for you should know that when the firm succeeds, they succeed. Pay raises are expected as the business expands.
The best of luck to you!
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