Savvy owners and managers quickly identify any workplace issue(s) with their employee(s) without the employee having to bring the issue to their attention. Unhappy employees cost businesses $450 to $550 billions of dollars in lost productivity each year. According to statistics, 70% of American workers are dissatisfied with their jobs. Hi, If you enjoyed my blog, I invite you to return for more posts. I receive customer referral fees from companies mentioned on this blog or website. Thanks Bobbi
Unless you are a cave dweller and never watched the news---get ready for a reality check. If you are unhappy with your job, and or career--updated your resume and research companies that fit your skills, experience and education for a suitable job or career change.
First, write down all the positives and negatives of your present employment. Does your present job sponsor telecommuting? Would your home be a pleasant workplace using a computer, Internet, telephone, texting ability on cell phone, email and faxing? Do you have childcare now? If working-at-home would be a more suitable place so your children can be with you--then talk to your employer.
However, you must get all your ducks in a low--so to speak. Can you setup a home office so your main focus will be on your work performance? If you cannot set up your home so your babies or older children not in school can enjoy being at home, while mama (or daddy) works. Then, you will need to think this out and make a list of your thoughts.
Remember, anything can be accomplished for your happiness if you become the master of your own world. If you are a single mom or a married one--then, you will need a list before advancing on to making you and your family happy while earning a paycheck.
In order to accomplish your dream of working at home--redesigning your workplace so you can perform and have the children in your view is first order. I am not a mother, but I know how fast my nephews---when little would scoot or walk out of my view.
Do your due diligence or homework before speaking to your employer. Speak in a professional manner--you are not talking to a girlfriend/boyfriend--this is the person who hired you and is paying you.
Be prepared with your proposal explaining that your home office is designed for telecommuting. And if you have children explain that it will not be an issue because their play area is in your viewing. Let them know you are proficient in preparing for a happy work at home employment.
Be the master of your dreams---live life for your happiness. This is not a dress rehearsal---live your life the way you want. Good Luck in everything you do for your happiness. I would tell my own child this--if I had one.
Update: 40% of people interviewed in 2023 are thinking about changing their jobs. Happiness is what really counts in the workplace. I am an example of working in both a happy and a terrible environment because it was necessary at the time due to my ill husband.
You are the only one who can bring joy into your workplace by being happy. Best of luck to all.
If you feel doomed in looking for employment or finding another job do not let the Pandemic stop you. There are jobs out there and the savvy person can find new or better employment in 2020 than you could ever hope to find.
Start Networking is the most important step to initially take for your success in finding the job that will make you happy. Tell your family, friends, church members, tell them at the beauty shop loud and clear so all will hear you. When you grocery shop tell them there that you are looking for employment--there are more things to do in a large grocery store and their benefits at one time was the best and still might be.
Update your Resume with no accents is how it is spelled today not résumé.
I suggest the Chronological format and keep it simple and clear-nothing fancy. Start with your name in Bold letters, then under it your phone number and email address (make sure your email address is a professional one-not one when you were a teenager in high school.).
Next space down and do a summary not an objective. Then, start your professional history by company. It is important to list the correct dates of employment and list the jobs only relevant to the ones you are applying for if you've had many years of work experience. I would not go over ten years unless all your work history is relevant to the job you are applying.
List your duties under your company name and I have always used bullets because it looks cleaner.
Then, list your Educational History with name and dates if you have a college degree do not include your high school.
Then, list your skills. Do not let this stress you out--there are many examples of resumes on the Internet. Only use two pages at the most.
Things not to put on a resume or tell an interviewer:
Age
I suggest to never put your home address, just your phone number and email. I do not consider it necessary or wise to put your address because they have two means of contact by phone or email address. Protect your privacy because your resume could get in the wrong hands and there is also identity theft.
No References are not necessary on a resume because the person hiring you will ask for them during the interview.
Never be negative about previous employment.
Never say, you were fired or terminated.
Never say, "I don't know."
Never ask about benefits, vacation or pay.
Never say, "It's on my resume." (This always made my skin crawl--because there is a reason for an interview to ask questions even if it on the resume.) Just answer what is asked on resume, or not.
Never say, "I don't have any questions." I always had plenty of questions. Nowadays one of my questions would be what are the safety rules for the company in reference to the pandemic? It might not be wise to ask this with because some companies might be offended, but it is my health I would be concerned about. This will need to be your choice to make.
Always dress for success, relax and smile when appropriate if you are interviewed by video or in person.
Job Interview Questions: (Here are a few and it depends on the company as what questions are asked.) You will probably be interviewed by phone so have your resume in front of you and the questions you want to know about the company. And the information about the company from your Internet search.
What did you not like about your last employer? (Remember, I said do not say anything negative about previous employers--I don't care if she rode a broom to work or he flew in the window with a black cape.) Reply only nice things.
What would your job references say about you? (Start out by saying my references and list your job strength.) Example: I always met my deadlines ahead of time and considered myself a team player. Tell anything positive your previous employer might say about you.
Why should I hire you? (Prepare yourself for this one and list all your good assets and when you finish say--Do you think your company is looking for the assets I have to offer?)
What do you know about our company? (Do your research on the company before you apply for the position.)
Why do you want to work here? (After you do your research to know more about the company and for the position you are applying; then you will have your answer.)
I would search the Internet for information on the companies you are going to apply. And, I would search and read all I could about questions interviewers might ask.
Until then I wish you 'Happy Searching and Getting the Best Job." Stay safe and well.
I am a positive, get it done yesterday kind of person; therefore, working for a procrastinating boss
was a real challenge. I would have to say I could deal with most deficiencies in a boss, but one who procrastinated really got on my last nerve.
I pride myself as a professional—my boss never knew it—and I learned to work around all the grand and glorious plans and promises we heard at staff meetings.
A few others were not as silent, and they kept me laughing after each meeting with their comic remarks. We tried not to look at one another when our boss started telling us what we would be doing in the future because of our smart work accomplishments and how we would be rewarded.
Promises were just words that floated around our heads into the vents to never be heard again until the next meeting. We often wondered why the ones who were the closest to our boss never opened their mouths—never mind the office favorites—plus the nepotism—not a sound was heard.
I went to work each day with a
positive attitude and tried to instill it in others that were depressed about
how things went in our office environment. There were the employees that did
their jobs and others who worked even harder at not doing their jobs. And, I am
sure you know what I mean.
We had certain people with titles that were trusted
to do their job in order to keep the company in the green—and these were the
people who visited from one office to another in the morning time—until it was
about time for the boss to come in late.
Our boss would arrive about lunchtime—
go straight to the executive office and was met by another titled procrastinator
who had done nothing all morning but visited offices and talked. I was always
too busy for her visits—she sometimes tried, but soon left when I ignored her
and continued working.
IIf you find yourself in this situation, learn to stay positive and work around it. Some people could not; therefore, they found another job.
One day, I decided I did not want to work there any longer. I enjoyed my job working with the clients I had—it was a joy to work with most of the ladies in the office. Remember, if you are still in the workforce, stay positive and professional. Rise above it all and never gossip, and your life will be more harmonious while you work.
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Why are
employees still dissatisfied in their jobs? The answers are from the family of
common sense. Employers whose high concern is about employees lack of
production, unhappy attitude and a stressed environment; should wake up their
common sense and stop reading all the nonsense about motivation.
Employers: You have hired skilled and talented people; not
trained circus animals. Stop trying to motivate employees---they are already
motivated, just find the key to their motivation.
The key to motivation is to find which group your employees
are in.
Motivation is Divided
into Two Groups:
1.Pleasure
2.Pain
Group One: This group is motivated to avoid pain. They have
a strong feeling to be successful in life and show accountability.
Group Two: This group has the ability to find evidence of
issues. (Some employers read these employees incorrectly and assume they are
negative in their attitude. Therefore, they miss the opportunity of finding the
true value and skills of these employees.)
Never put employees from Group One and Group Two together.
The reason is common sense. Employers might pair two ambitious employees with
one employee who will see the issues in the project. The meeting of this team
will not produce a positive outcome as predicted by the employer: but it will
bring the two go-getting employees down because they cannot agree.
The Secret to Building a Healthy & Happy Workplace
Group One employees should always work together on a team
for a successful and productive result. Group Two should always be team up to
find any possible issue that might arise in the project. Therefore, the
employer will have two reports to work with successfully in lieu of a negative
one.
Employers should always hire for a motivational fit; in lieu
of hiring just by résumé and the congeniality of the employee. Leave the
emotional hiring tool out of the interview. Ask the employees question to find
out what group he/she will fit into. The reason is that résumés display what
they have done in the past; not what they will do in the future.
Employer savvy will eliminate employee stress and
dissatisfaction when they are teamed together correctly on a project. Remember
to explain to each group separately what you want in their report. Group One
plans the sequence and how to positively complete the project. Group Two uses
their power of observing any issues in the project so they are addressed and
corrected before they occur.
When one of your employees come to you with an issue ---you can
bet that all the other employees know about it, even in a large company. Most
unhappy employees tend to mull their issue(s) over, and then spread it around
the office for everyone's opinion. Remember to deal with each issue as a
type---in its own category.
Listening
is essential in being in charge of a work force. We all need to use our ears
2/3 of the time and our mouth 1/3 to have better answers and solutions to all
issues.
A business that can boast about production and employees with
positive attitudes is one with savvy owners/managers who uses the emotional
honesty concept.
Words: 120
What
does this mean for your company? It means in lieu of work, time consuming
speculations and conversations on issues prove non-productive. No, you do not
call that employee in and reprimand them. What you do instead is plan a staff
meeting, after you made your list then talk to them about the following:
·First to start our
meeting today, I should thank my employees who have remained positive in our
working environment because of many issues we are dealing with in our world today.
To name a few, the economy, higher prices at the gas pump, at the grocery
store, no raises this year because we do not want to have a layoff---or have to
downsize our staff.
·Today we are going to
discuss Emotions in the Workplace. Now, once it was common for businesses to
tell employees to leave your home issues at the door because when you come to
work, we want your full attention.
·This is extremely
outdated, and what I would like for each of you to do is make a list about what
determines your emotional condition when leaving from home.
·This could be juggling
babysitters, to having a child sick at home---what do we do about it? Should I
stay home? But I have too much work to do. This equals stress which affects our
emotions and this can lead to fear. Fear we cannot find another babysitter in
time to work. Will I be late for work or can I go to work---will I be fired?
No One Leaves Their
Brain at Home:
We
do not leave our brains at home. Therefore, why should anyone expect you to
leave your emotions there? (It would be wise to will take this opportunity to
discuss their emotional issues in the staff meeting after employees have
prepared their list.)
What
happens next ---the owner/manager is now aware that these valuable employees
come to work with emotional baggage they can solve the issue--- with just a few
words.
For
instance if an employee needs time to find a sitter--tell them to call in and
leave a message with whomever answers the company phones. Then tell the
employee to call in when he/she is on the way to work.
No
pressure--no stress. Solve with a few words from manager. And, the other
employees are aware this person has issues also, then feeling more
compassionate with their co-workers as the meeting goes on; and they become
comfortable about sharing their emotional issues.
Attitudes
will change for the better and the employees will feel appreciated because
someone cares about them. Emotional honesty increases production as employees
minds are on their work---not on feeling alone with their issues.
Words are Golden:
When
you have everyone together in a meeting start it out with refreshments, coffee,
tea, etc. cookies, cake or do-nuts. This time a little sugar might help sweeten
the overall environment, and satisfy hunger. (I never took time to eat before I
went to work. Not eating breakfast was my bad habit) so, this will really help,
in keeping everyone's attention.
Because
I can guarantee some employees will be nervous about speaking out in meetings
because they fear retaliation.
These
Golden Words are:
·Pleasure: Experience a
positive feeling coming to work, and doing the work you enjoy:
·1.) Leave your desk at
the end of the day in a neat working order.
·2.) Everyone feel
fortunate because so millions do not have jobs.
·3.) Smile--it is
contagious--see how many people smile back.
·Passion: Do you love
what you do? No, then do what you love, or incorporate it into your work, and
keep the momentum going.
·Trust: Does your staff
trust the company, or your private business? Do they feel secure in working for
your company? It would help if you shared with them any present or future
plans, benefit(s) or bonus they will receive, or that you are working on to get
them. Trust works both ways: Do you have key employees that you trust--most
companies do--but do the other employees feel that same trust?
·Opportunity:Employees become stimulated and sparkle with energy because they receive
the opportunity to grow and improve themselves career wise.
·There's no need to
enroll them in a college course, but you can set up a course of cross-training.
So everyone will eventually know how to work all the office positions.
·Set up a schedule for
everyone to cross train each employee. When completed, the teacher of that
position will give a test to the trainee, and then the manager receives the
results.
·And points are given
to that employee for passing. Make the points mean something to everyone. Have
a party after hours.
Then
the company operates smoothly when employees are on vacation or out period.
When
stating to your employees that you have an open door policy please be there to
hear what they have to say. When owners, managers, or supervisor come to work
late constantly you may as well wear a sign that says I don't want to be here
either!
Emotional
Honesty is necessary for productive businesses.
Give
Your Workplace a Grade
What
Grade Would You Give Your Work Place?
· A---Because I
look forward to going to work each day.
·B---Because
it is a good job.
·C---Because
I am not challenged in my job and it is boring.
·D---Because
it is a dead-end job---no raises or promotions
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Do you work
in an office where the favorite employee(s) are receiving extra privileges? Like
being given bonuses, extra vacation days with pay, getting to choose what
project they will work on; getting holidays off and getting the office title
they want. And, maybe the employee(s) report to work late and are never
reprimanded.
The Boss may
chastise other employees about being late in the morning or from lunch; in a
staff meeting in front of everyone. What do you say?
Do you just
sit there and take it? Or, do you ask why certain employees and come in late
without a word from the Boss?
Is it
because the employee(s) know the boss on a personal level such as being in the
same clubs, or a childhood friend, or maybe going to the same church?
Please
remember no matters how often the Boss’ favorites get special privileges do not
let it affect your work, nor, should you treat the employee(s) any different.
Always stay positive and never gossip or be a sponge that soaks up negativity.
If at some
point you wish to speak to the Boss about this do it in private. And, make sure
you have your questions you want answered. Before you do---remember no one likes being
seen in a bad light especially your Boss---who signs your checks.
It might be
wiser to remain silent and let time take care of the workplace discrimination;
after thinking about it and weighing the pluses and minuses it might be the
savvy way to go.
That being
said; I always tell everyone when it was mentioned to me about favorites in our
office to rise above it.
It
is never wise to get caught in office politics, so it might be sensible to just
let it go.
A positive
attitude and the ability to get along with your fellow employees will always be
a plus in everyone’s opinion.
One day you might be the go to person for the
right reasons; then you will deserve the honor because you maintained a
positive productive attitude in the workplace.
Never act
unprofessional at work and never let your production be anything but flawless.
You will soar among the professionals when your conduct and attitude is above
reproach.
Remember to
always be the master of how others regard you in the workplace. Never stoop to
the level of gossiping about others in the office and especially your Boss. I always
felt I was too professional to let others dictate my conduct. Therefore, office
favoritism or in some cases nepotism never affected my work or how I treated
others.
I treated
everyone the same, therefore no one knew who I did not care for and whom I did.
There are worst intrusions in the workplace such as working with lazy employees
who loaf through the day and leave work as fresh as a daisy. These are the ones
that make me wonder if their references were checked before hiring them.
So the best
counsel I can give you is: rise above
it. And, let the office politics live without your input.
When starting a new job there will always be some employees who
will insist on filling you in on workplace gossip. Gossip is the seed to all
rumors, and it’s germinated by telling others; becomes an unwise and
unprofessional practice. A new employee may become overwhelmed feeling akin to falling
in a pit of vipers hissing negative, malicious words; until overtaxed eardrums
wants to mute out the offensive gossip.
This is where a
shrewd manager will be monitoring the training of a new employee. And, do not
be surprised if this does not happen in your training.
Most managers are naïve to the fact their most trusted trainer
is the office gossip who fuels rumors with updates like the news media with the
boss as the main subject.
By now you are asking yourself how she knows this happens;
because it has happened to me---twice in training. I found the wisest thing to
do is accidentally on purpose interrupted with a work related question; while I
made a note to never listen to this woman’s gossiping tidbits when training was
over.
I remember thinking at one point if this was the right company
for me---when she went on habitually talking about nearly everyone in the
company except her close friends; whom I found out later did not really like
her. I felt sad and embarrassed for her then; at the same time chastising my
soft heart for feelings I often have for others undeserving of them.
At the end of training my new boss came in to ask how everything
was going; so I answered in a professional manner that I had acquired the basic
knowledge of my duties to fulfill my job. She seemed pleased by my answer and
told me my trainer was her most trusted employee. I cringed silently, learning
long ago that someone like my new boss would need to find out on her own about
her employee. And, a few years later she did.
After my training, the spreader of rumors came in my office
while I was on an important phone call and said in my other ear someone was
getting fired today. Then, she left like a puff of smoking gossip to the next
person.
When the opportunity occurred I told her if I could not say
something positive about someone I did not speak at all. She looked at me as if
I had grown another head and walked out of my office and did not speak to me
for two weeks. I enjoyed those two weeks as the “Power Seeker” continued
without damaging my ears and turning my stomach.
Afterwards, she never said another negative word to me about
anyone. And, don’t think for one minute she stopped her rumor train because
other rode it with her.
One day I caught her listening through the boss’ closed door
while she was talking to another employee. When she got enough gossip she
shared her knowledge with others as I watched her flit from one to the other
like a hummingbird searching for nectar. Remember to be wary of the gossiper
they only want a bone to carry with your name on it.
Are you wondering why I didn’t tell the boss about her
eavesdropping because I found out when an employee told her anything she made a
big production out of it my calling in the other party which led to a shouting
match. This was so unprofessional, that I blocked it out of my mind and put my
full attention on my duties.
Possible Results from Office Gossip:
Legal Liability Claims Increased
Slander
Defamation Claims
Large Employee Turnover
Harassment or Discrimination Claims against the company and
guilty employee
Company secrets shared with outside parties
Lost productive hours
Spending more money on training new employees
Depression of targeted employees
Absenteeism increases
Office Tension rises
Stressful Work Environment
Good employees dread coming to work
A tip to new employees when caught in a workplace where office
gossip is rampant:
·Never listen to gossip.
·Never add to the gossip.
·State as kindly as possible that you only speak in a positive manner
about anyone.
·If you cannot say something nice---do not speak.
·Communicate in a professional manner with other employees and
you will be surprise when others start to emulate you.
·When other employees find out you do not gossip your workplace ambiance
will improve.
Note to Employers: Be cautious about implementing
the “No Gossip” rule in your
policies and procedures. Review with the company attorney and check the
information with The National Labor Relations Board to keep your company
legally correct.
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When
someone’s overlooked for a position they felt qualified for because of their
longevity, education, experience and skills; should they speak their concerns
to their boss? There are numerous answers to this question and this is one of
those times I would use the positive and negative analysis list for my
decision. Often employees feel ignored and unappreciated by those who benefit
from their productive workload, and I am concerned its become common in the
present workforce of today.
List each
question that is important to you in an honest assessment of the overlooked
position. Include if you feel that age was a factor, favoritism, or if the
person’s popularity came into play. Don’t forget to analyze the position and
its hours, duties, overtime and stress. Complete your due-diligence then, think
it through leaving no doubt of the final answer. Why? I recommend a savvy
employee to gather all the information before a decision’s made.
There are
many possibilities: One being you might get a better promotion in the future.
There might be a reason for this person getting the promotion because the
company plans a layoff or to eliminate the job later to downsize the business.
A boss isn’t obligated to tell employees the plans for the company. However, a
company that respects its employees will explain even after the fact.
It is
important you do not let this become an issue that affects your attitude at
work. I lived by these words: “Rise above it” and believe me there were so many
times I felt like packing up my personal things and walking out. Why didn’t I?
I loved the work and most of the people. We are humans after all; and everyone
needs to feel appreciated even if it is once a year.
After you
made your list and still feel the need to talk to your boss then do it. Make
sure your attitude is not accusing or unprofessional when stating your concerns.
You might be satisfied with the answers you received and if you are not; then
it might be time to update your résumé and seek another company to work for
that you feel will value and appreciate your work ethic and knowledge.
Remember,
even though life is not always fair does not mean it is necessary to accept
what we feel in our hearts is not ethical. I know it is difficult going to a
job daily when we are unhappy; feeling this way is not good for you, your
health or the business. Only happy employees are productive; so do not let
anything or anyone make going to work an unpleasant chore.
Never gage
your life and your happiness by what is happening with others. Your Boss might
think you are the only one who can do your job as well; so even though looking
out for your best interest is important do not forget you are also important to
the company or you would not be there.
When you
feel a little blue about your workplace; pause a moment and think about the
millions who are still unemployed, old, and young, parents with families who
are out of work because of Globalization and American Companies that do not
hire the unemployed. After pausing, be thankful you have a job and a
paycheck to look forward to for you and your family. Do not let the politics of
a workplace affects you in any way because compared to your family’s happiness
it is not important. And, I know about workplace politics---I could write a
book about it---and I might.
Don’t be a sponge
saturated with office negativity and politics it will only weight down your
spirit and make your life unpleasant; take a deep breath and exhale the imprudent
ambiance, and rise above it. You are the master of your attitude---don’t let
circumstance or other people affect your feelings.
Life is wonderful because you landed that perfect job; with
a great salary and benefits. You met with HR, the manager and supervisor of the
department. They are professional and friendly in your first meeting. You are floating
on a white cloud with a silver lining; what a wonderful day.
After you signed all the papers with HR; she informed you
that Monday will be your first day. And, to bring a pad and pen to take notes
because you will begin training for a week. She stressed it’s very important to
listen and write any pertinent information your trainer will give you; and to
ask any questions.
Monday morning is here and you have stressed about your
first day of training and you hope the trainer is efficient. The HR manager
introduces you to Betty who will train you and this is when you find out she is
the one leaving the company. And, your heart sinks into your stomach because
you do not feel great about this person.
Betty was nice enough, but she stays on the phone most of
the morning taking care of her moving to another city. She talks to her movers,
her mother, her girlfriend, the apartment manager and the cleaning company that
will clean after she moves out.
Finally, it is 11 a.m. Betty smiles and says, “It is time for our
break.” And, at this point the only thing you would like to break is the pencil
you are holding; ready to write. As a trainee you have learned nothing this
morning.
After the break, Betty proceeds to inform or rather gossip
about the other employees, managers and supervisors. And, the pad is still
blank---no notes there, however, you have notes of Betty’s voice ringing in
your ears.
You look at Betty and wonder how she got this job in the
first place. Next, it is time for lunch and your stomach is in knots of stress
because you know it will fall on you if your training is incomplete
professionally.
The first day ended without the first note, and you feel
like crying because a solution is not in sight. What do you do?
The next morning you say to Betty---“I have a question, is
it true that if I am not trained correctly with a pad full of notes by Friday that
you will not get your last paycheck or references from the company?”
I am here
to learn everything about this job. So, I am ready to begin. And, then see if
Betty doesn’t get busy training the correct way.
The correct procedures the company should follow:
1.) The supervisor meets with Betty going over each step of
the job two weeks before training.
2.) A training book outlining the duties in sequence for
each day.
3.) Including lists of contacts, company names, emails, and
phone numbers if applicable.
4.) List of contacts within the company, titles, emails and
phone numbers.
5.) List of reports the employee is responsible for
completing: daily, weekly, monthly, annual reports and deadlines.
6.) Weekly staff meetings to attend and information to
prepare for a presentation if applicable.
7.) Make sure all forms are available for the new employee.
8.) Supervisors should meet with the new employee at the end
of the first day to answer any questions.
Perceptive
companies that are successfully efficient continues employees retraining in
updated computer programs, tutorials, as well as attending classes and seminars.
The importance in development and training methods used in
teaching and educating a new employee makes the difference between a productive
or frustrated employee.
Companies should furnish small libraries with updated books,
videos and computer webinars for groups or individuals. All employees are
required to maintain their level of education as a valuable asset to the
company. This is free education and a great addition to an employee résumé.
This applies to Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies,
Electric Companies, Gas Companies, Aviation Companies, Water Companies, and
Universities to name a few. If a company has more than five employees this
should apply for training, retraining and cross-training.
Statistics show that over 31% of workers who quit their jobs
do because of their bosses. And, we are not talking about a few thousand
people, but over 2 million quit their employment every month. Therefore, 31% is
a vast amount of unhappy employees.
From a Gallup Poll (Link Below) researching 142 countries
worldwide only 13% of all workers are happy in their employment; with the
remaining 63% proved not inspired---in other words each worked for payday and
Friday; and 24% proved non-productive, unhappy and likely to show a negative
attitude in the workplace.
Remember the slogan: The Buck Stops Here---therefore, it is
the boss of the company who has the power to find out why his employees are not
happy working for him/her. If a company hired a savvy person to manage the
office and employees then there should be no problem.
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Here are some reasons for issues to exist: a.) Nepotism
b.) Boss’ references not checked c.) Boss’ background not checked d.) Boss favors
certain employees e.) Socialized with certain employees f.) Employees overlooked
for a promotion g.) Not paid for excellent work ethics h.)Underpaid for title
of job
And, the list goes on to illustrate that a boss who ignored his
due-diligence because the company that hired him. They neglected their
due-diligence before hiring a man/woman who could jeopardize the company’s production
and profit; and prove not suitable for the position initially.
Unhappy employees are not: energized, eager, productive, at
work every day and not positive. Their face tells it all---it is difficult to
miss when someone is unhappy.
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What a Boss Should Do:
a.) Respect his employees
by paying them for their work-worth;
that means by the title and the duties. Give bonuses to the ones who excel by
always being at work and completing their duties.
b.) And, leaving a clean and
safe workplace.
c.) communication with employees.
d.) Walk around casually and
see who looks unhappy---get out of
your office.
e.) Have a staff meeting with a prepared speech about sharing
any concern or suggestions
f.) The next day walk through your employees and ask
each employee quietly if you may write their name down to talk in your office
at their convenience
Then the unhappiness should fade away after each employee
meets with the boss. And, the good news is---the unhappiness may stem from
another office issue---that a confident boss to nips in the bud.
Now as a savvy “Boss” keep your employees happy by always
showing appreciation and respect. And, they will be productive and respectful.
The duties of a boss are not always simple, but it is better to stay ahead of
any issues in lieu of lagging behind with an amazed look on your face.
