if you are a supervisor , how do you the best results when you make a request from your workers?

Question

I am a new supervisor of cleaning teams. How do I get the very most of my worker's? I know respect goes along way along with a compliment for a job well done.

thank you all so much! I will delete this in just few minutes. ~JD~

Answer 1

First, odd you ask this question under Marriage & Divorce category rather than Business, but ...

Don't "pile on". I have seen other supervisors not give time for their worker to complete a task before throwing a dozen more at them and this really demoralizes an employee.

I find nudging a person a little over their comfort level that they have become accustomed to and giving compliments if they accomplish the task, or discuss alternatives if they have problems. When they do accomplish the goal, this helps the employee see they can move forward.

Answer 2

Figure out what type of workers you have...
One type is the kind that requires constant supervision
The other type is the kind that you give them the work and leave them alone and the work gets done.

Then once you have figured out this, then you need to set up some other rewards, some type of competition. Like if you get phone calls from the people whose places they are cleaning saying I want to keep this team because they are so good at what they are doing, keep a record and then at the end of the month give them something - a gift card (doesn't have to be for much). Competition is always a good thing. Counting the compliments is a great way to compete because they are going to want the compliments on their records.

Answer 3

Are you able to create an incentive program - where they earn points towards a reward they'd want to work towards?

Be supportive, take time out and spend at least half an hour with each staff member and get to know them over coffee - ask them about their dreams, hopes, lives - find out what they're like as people - they want to be acknowledged as humans.

Maybe even find some jokes that your staff will like to hear that you can tell them each morning.

Another thing to do is to organise social activities for them - time to bond and become a closer group.

I think being respectful, polite, considerate of abilities and not making demands that are unreasonable all go a long way when making requests. Also, don't ever ask your staff to do something you wouldn't be prepared to do yourself.

Further, get in there amongst them - do the work as well - this will only reinforce their respect for you.

Answer 4

You have pretty much hit on the two most important things. Treat EVERYONE with respect. Ask them as you would want someone to ask you. That doesn't mean you have to beg them to work - it just means - ask them in such a way that they don't take offense. If something needs to be redone - don't berate them in front of other teammembers. Find a good way to acknowledge a job well done. If you can't do that monitarily, see if you can do something like - name them co-worker of the month or give them a good parking spot for the month. Also - let them see that you are not afraid to HELP them if they get in a jam - don't be above lending a hand. Good luck with your new position.

Answer 5

Try to get to know them in a more personal level so that u can figure out what motivates each and everyone of them to do the best job they can do. Remember that you're a supervisor, not a dictator. Focus more on their positive side, rather than the negative side and learn to enforce it. This will give them the incentive to work harder and better. When u address their "weaknesses" try to approach it from a constructive criticism point of view. And above all else, lead by example.

Answer 6

My husband is a supervisor. There will always be good days and bad days. There will always be employees who work hard, and ones who don't want to do their job. You will find yourself putting more work on the ones who work good to make up for what the slackers don't do.
Most of the time my husband's employees do what they're suppose to do. Sometimes he has to get strict & tell them if they're not going to do what they're getting paid to do then he doesn't need them there.
You are right about a compliment for a job well done, that does mean a lot. Just tell them what needs to be done. If they do it, great, if they don't tell them they can be replaced. Of course, you don't have to say it like that. :-)

Answer 7

OK you are the boss so you are friends with all the teams BUT friends with no-one, other wise they will try to say you have favourites,
when you want them to do a job ask them nice, like - can you do me a favour & clean ????,
dont order them or tell them, they will just think your position has gone to your head,
if you can, help them if you see them struggling, be there for them, if something is not right, dont forget you are the one to get it sorted out for them, remember. in everything you get out what you put in, SO, if your there to help there working day go smooth & carefree, they will also be there for you, ALLWAYS remember everyone is only going to work for the money, & you may be the supervisor BUT if they dont like you they only need to see the management & force them to get rid of you, SO just do your best & remember why have a bad day when you can have a good one, good luck,

Answer 8

Pay them on time.
Listen to them, especially the experienced ones, and use their advice if it is right, giving credit for the help.
Help them do their jobs as much as you can, making sure they get the tools and supplies they need when they need them.
Don't be afraid to confront someone directly if you think they are doing something wrong. They will respect you for courage.
Be honest with them and don't keep secrets.

Answer 9

Its very different from person to person,some jump in with an how can I help and some I have to do the this s how its going to be. the key is having time to talk(that's two way talking) communicating ya got to hear what their saying and be able to say this isn't working how can we make it work.

Answer 10

You are on the right track, Respect is the start. The rest depends on your workers and what triggers them. Try playing some upbeat music