Getting Employees to do something?

PHD · 12-13-2004, 10:15 AM

I have the hardest time trying to get employees to think on there own during slow time. I have to leave them "To Do" lists to get stuff done. They would much rather do nothing and watch CNN. How hard is it to look around and say " I should wipe down the pictures or the walls. Any suggestions for motivation would be great.

ramcat · 12-13-2004, 10:21 AM

If you first hired them, you should have had a list of responsibilities included in their job description. If not, then you can leave a list up of things to do when they are not busy....Have them sign off on the things the accomplish. After you look at the jobs done, give them a "thank you" at least. You can also give a small gift to those that do things without asking....

PHD · 12-13-2004, 10:24 AM

When I hire someone. They must sign off on a paper that goes into great details on everything we expect from them, including attire, cleaning ect... When I leave a list it is for the whole day, I specify one cleaning project for each employee, and have them sign off. I do thank them. But it seems if I don't leave a list it doesn't get done.

COCONUT · 12-13-2004, 10:25 AM

they don't care. its not their business. they only work for you. i call them now my salon babysitters..saturday my employee called me to tell me it was really slow can she go home.i said yeah sure whatever.i came in at 1:30 she made $6.00 with 8 clients.(p.s. her boyfiend was sitting here with her MAJOR NO NO) i worked had the same amount of clients and made $200.00.They do not care.

COCONUT · 12-13-2004, 10:26 AM

lists...sometimes i think they can not read!!!

Neon Beach · 12-13-2004, 10:27 AM

Brandy1 · 12-13-2004, 10:28 AM

That is true coconut. They just check off the things on the list without actually doing them. Very Annoying!

COCONUT · 12-13-2004, 10:29 AM

Quote:
On 2004-12-13 10:27:00, Neon Beach wrote:

i said no pics of the toys!!!

Neon Beach · 12-13-2004, 10:34 AM

Oooops! Wrong site.

Brandy1 · 12-13-2004, 11:39 AM

back to the employee stuff. i have the urge to fire all of mine and start over.

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12-13-2004, 10:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
PHD Join Date: Dec 4 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 282 Rep Power: 4	I have the hardest time trying to get employees to think on there own during slow time. I have to leave them "To Do" lists to get stuff done. They would much rather do nothing and watch CNN. How hard is it to look around and say " I should wipe down the pictures or the walls. Any suggestions for motivation would be great.

12-13-2004, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
ramcat Join Date: Oct 26 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,224 Rep Power: 6	If you first hired them, you should have had a list of responsibilities included in their job description. If not, then you can leave a list up of things to do when they are not busy....Have them sign off on the things the accomplish. After you look at the jobs done, give them a "thank you" at least. You can also give a small gift to those that do things without asking....

12-13-2004, 10:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
PHD Join Date: Dec 4 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 282 Rep Power: 4	When I hire someone. They must sign off on a paper that goes into great details on everything we expect from them, including attire, cleaning ect... When I leave a list it is for the whole day, I specify one cleaning project for each employee, and have them sign off. I do thank them. But it seems if I don't leave a list it doesn't get done.

12-13-2004, 10:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
COCONUT ~THE ORIGINAL COCO~ Join Date: Sep 2 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 6,224 Rep Power: 18	they don't care. its not their business. they only work for you. i call them now my salon babysitters..saturday my employee called me to tell me it was really slow can she go home.i said yeah sure whatever.i came in at 1:30 she made $6.00 with 8 clients.(p.s. her boyfiend was sitting here with her MAJOR NO NO) i worked had the same amount of clients and made $200.00.They do not care.

12-13-2004, 10:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
COCONUT ~THE ORIGINAL COCO~ Join Date: Sep 2 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 6,224 Rep Power: 18	lists...sometimes i think they can not read!!!

12-13-2004, 10:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0

12-13-2004, 10:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Brandy1 I love Derf!! Join Date: Nov 17 2004 Posts: 8,018 Rep Power: 36	That is true coconut. They just check off the things on the list without actually doing them. Very Annoying!

12-13-2004, 10:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
COCONUT ~THE ORIGINAL COCO~ Join Date: Sep 2 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 6,224 Rep Power: 18	Quote: On 2004-12-13 10:27:00, Neon Beach wrote: i said no pics of the toys!!!

12-13-2004, 10:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	Oooops! Wrong site.

12-13-2004, 11:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Brandy1 I love Derf!! Join Date: Nov 17 2004 Posts: 8,018 Rep Power: 36	back to the employee stuff. i have the urge to fire all of mine and start over.

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