Hi everyone. I am starting a new business have hired a new staff. They are all wonderful but some have the new job jitters? What can I do to make them feel like family?
2007-03-30 05:31:55 · 25 answers · asked by Kate Winter 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
I work for a small company, and I love the way my boss treats me. He always says please and thank you. He trusts my abilities, and values my opinions. When I make a mistake, he patiently helps me fix it. His favorite quote is "If you don't screw something up it means you aren't doing anything". He was very patient and caring when my husband was going through cancer surgeries, giving me all the time off I needed, he paid me for the days off and didn't even dock my vacation time. If bad weather is coming he always tells me to leave early so I can make it home before it hits. We are all like a family around there. We joke and kid with each other constantly, and we vent to each other, and we all know that all the others "have our back".
2007-03-30 05:45:34 · answer #1 · answered by kj 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This sucks and it goes against my own rationale, but the little things matter. I'm a teacher (unionized) and I teach math, so the most important compensation I can think of is the wage. Everything else just breaks down into dollars and cents. My wife, however, works in a small business as a manager. Her boss gave her an iPod as a bonus for doing something extra when he was out of town. It was only $150 dollars, but it made her feel really good. I almost spoiled it by saying that it added up to only a 25 cent raise over the course of two months. She also feels really nice when the boss gives a free lunch to employees or closes the store 30 minutes early to take the staff to get sangria and tapas. These little things are appreciated more than just the money would be.
2007-03-30 05:40:27 · answer #2 · answered by micahcf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been said a lot already, but it's true. A thank you or a "well done" goes a long way. Giving credit where credit is due to the higher ups also is a great way to show them you value their contribution to the company.
But don't go overboard. Don't start off in a way that makes them expect huge expressions of gratitude everytime they do something. They don't need a reward for doing their job. That's what you pay them for!
Congratulations on the new business!
2007-03-30 06:51:05 · answer #3 · answered by chelleparmele 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I truly believe that simply thanking an employee if good work and complimenting everytime when it is appropriate can make all the difference ( a good difference) in any work situation. I also know this is much easier said than done. You will need to be on your toes all the time in order to notice when someone does a good job. It is also nice if occasionally you might bring or send out for bagels and coffee or dough nuts.
2007-03-30 05:38:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i stated my company once a month the whole staff would do something together. One month I closed the office down for half the day and we all went to a local Museum. Try to get them together out side the office and you will see them bond inside the office.
2007-03-30 05:36:28 · answer #5 · answered by touchclothing 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only work in fast food.I know it's only a small job but what I don't like about it.Mangers have to put there thoughts out in the open.Even if Guss seem to hear it.I don't think that would be fare to Guss and the co-workers we work with.That is a very bad thing to do with other.
2007-03-30 05:41:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kinds words go along way... add a small gift or even a gift certificate to a local therapeutic massage place and people will be dying to join the family !!
: )
2007-03-30 05:48:33 · answer #7 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit with them and talk about anything but work. When you ready to leave turn back and tell them you appreciate the good job they are doing and if there's any thing they need help with talk to you.
2007-03-30 05:47:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't make them feel like family. But also don't make them feel like slaves.
Keep them notified. Be honest when they ask questions. Invite their participation in CERTAIN (but not ALL) decisions.
Most importantly, say "thank you."
But, no, employees are not family and you'll end up with a bad situation if you act like they are.
2007-03-30 05:36:08 · answer #9 · answered by Jay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's so simple. Take time frequently to say something quietly to each employee, like, "Thanks for the great job you're doing. I appreciate it". Or, "You've really been improving in your work, and it shows".
It costs nothing, and the employee will feel both satisfied and motivated.
2007-03-30 05:36:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋