Originally posted by RagnorakI think you'll find that something as simple as mention of how good your clan is will motivate no1 🙂
That's amazing, cos I was sure that monetary rewards would be the no1 motivating factor.
Sorry, I've spoilt the seriousness of the thread now, I promise to post more helpful replies tomorrow, I just couldn't resist...
Originally posted by RagnorakFirst of all, we don't know what kind of business it is, and
That's amazing, cos I was sure that monetary rewards would be the no1 motivating factor. Just goes to show I've a lot to learn eh? 😉
Russ, sharing the company is an idea I hadn't really thought about. Have u any links or pointers on that? Like what happens when the member of staff leave?
Pendejo, at the start we will be helped out by family, un ...[text shortened]... ked/been asked?
Cheers for the help, I didn't think I'd get so many serious answers.
: D
that can make a difference.
Many people have touched upon very important points,
but they've missed the most important one: hire people
who love what they do.
I am a co-proprietor of a pipe organ repair business and
I can't think of anything I'd rather do. Think of Russ,
when he broke away from his job, it wasn't to get rich, it
was because it was his dream to make a first class website.
An employee who puts his/her soul into his/her work is
worth more than you can pay, because they feel that their
payment is their work. As I've said before, I 'work' an
average of about 55 hours a week between the church organist
and pipe organ repair job, but I've never worked a day in my
life.
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Originally posted by RagnorakActually I'm surprised you think so! I would not put in extra hours (say it was unexpected and with little notice) for a few extra bucks. But I certainly would help out a colleague who I respected.
[b]That's amazing, cos I was sure that monetary rewards would be the no1 motivating factor. Just goes to show I've a lot to learn eh? 😉
Cheers,
Originally posted by RagnorakI've only ever worked for Corporations so im completely de-motivated and cynical about work in general. I'd happily stay in a job were my efforts are recognised. Too often my enthusiasm for a job is abused. Directors in my last company used to reward me for finishing my work early by giving me theirs so they could go and play golf! Never fall into this trap, you'll only have to work harder in the end, as they did!
Hey,
I've never been the most loyal to companies which I worked for. When I say I wasn't too loyal, all I mean is that I wasn't too motivated to work like a slave to earn the company loadsa money, while I got my peanuts. I did the work required to the best of my ability, but I didn't stress myself out too much, staying back evenings, or anything. ...[text shortened]... e thinking about.
So what would make you go the extra mile for the company?
Cheers,
D
One thing i know from doing catering (i worked in a pub that served food all day on and off for 5 years) is that it involves long and unsocial hours. In order to keep staff i think you need to be flexible when it comes to time off. Perhaps (assuming your employee's want this) set up a rotta for weekend work, rotating staff so that each person gets time to enjoy themselves on weekends and such the like. Try not to favour some staff over others. We had one trained chief and 3 'untrained' which were just as hard working. The trained chief dictated when he wanted to work when the others couldn't, caused all kinds of problems. Reward people who work hard, they might not ask for it but they expect it.
Can't think of anything else, apart from recycle! Good luck to you in your business, im sure you'll be a great boss. 🙂
Originally posted by RagnorakResponsibility
Hey,
I've never been the most loyal to companies which I worked for. When I say I wasn't too loyal, all I mean is that I wasn't too motivated to work like a slave to earn the company loadsa money, while I got my peanuts. I did the work required to the best of my ability, but I didn't stress myself out too much, staying back evenings, or anything. ...[text shortened]... e thinking about.
So what would make you go the extra mile for the company?
Cheers,
D
Reward
and Recognition
Seeing the fruit of my labour and making someone happy.
I work approx 55 hours a week, 15 as unpaid overtime, but I feel I make a difference.