Employees and HR continued
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- 2009
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Learn ways to fix the pitfalls supervisors experience when working with employees....
This week I'm sharing tips from lessons I learned from Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, after seeing his presentation at a conference we attended. Here is a statement he shared that I believe should resonate with all business owners:...
Part-time vs. Full-time EmployeesOne decision you need to make when hiring is whether to hire full-time or part-time employees. Easy question to answer you say? "Well, part-time of course. They are cheaper!" In many instances, this is true. You may be able to pay a lower wage and offer fewer or no benefits. In addition, it can be easier to find people to fill in for a part-time employee versus a full-time employee. In an industry as competitive the cleaning business, labor is HUGE in determining profitability. That is why so many positions are part-time. However, this does not mean there is no reason to hire full-time employees....
Janitorial Forms in Spanish and EnglishDo you have Spanish speaking employees? How are you communicating with them if you don't speak the language (or don't speak it very well)? It's more important than ever for janitorial employers to accommodate ALL their employees, and providing forms in their native language so they fully understand the information you need is a step you should take today!...
Unemployment WoesI've received a multitude of calls regarding unemployment claims. Today I'm playing "Myth-Buster" to help clarify a few of the incorrect legends that are floating out there....
Training Programs Part 2 - How Do We Train for Effective Performance?If you follow the above procedures for training, you will take the guess work out of the process. A check sheet will help you make certain you have covered everything including safety, use of equipment, courtesy, chemical use and finally general operations procedures in your company. You will be able to rest assured that your employees are delivering on your proposal promises and contributing toward the growth of your company....
Training Programs Part 1 - How Important is a Solid Training Program for Your Cleaning Business?How we train out people to represent us and our companies can be crucial to our success. After all, the employee in the field, whether it is a friend, a relative or a new hire, represents your company in everything they do. From the way they greet a client, to their appearance, to their responses when asked a question, to the quality of work, to how a problem is handled, all of these things speak volumes about your company and will either promote or destroy your company's good will....
Thank You For Firing My Coworker!Every time I've been asked by a client to participate in the termination of an employee, I've also been thanked by a coworker of the terminated employee. At first, this shocked me. But the more I tell this story in my management training sessions, the more head nods and similar comments I receive from the business owners and managers attending the session....
How to Hire: Hiring the Best Candidate Start to FinishPart 3 of a 3-Part Series. Many interviewers forget that not only is this an interview for the candidate, it is also an interview for the company. The best performers look for a position that offers challenge and growth as well as utilizing the candidate's strengths. The best performers also look for a good fit with the company culture and a compensation package that meets his or her needs....
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