kj
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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". |
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Tammi
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Simple words and actions. "Thank you." "Good job." |
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Your_Star
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Give them awards, buy pizza or something, do raffles |
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angeleyez1956@verizon.net
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Just saying nice work when they do and thanking them is very nice..no boss does that/// |
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Eva D
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buy them thongs and welcome them to sniff your own. just like family! |
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kelbean
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If you can - have a comfy day where they can wear comfy clothes, even pajama pants. |
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Jay
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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. |
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Greenie
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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. |
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Kitty
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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 !!
: ) |
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mattymomostl
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Give them a rub down with baby oil. |
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DramaGuy
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First, pay them as well as you can based on their contributions and needs.
Next, trust them to do their jobs the best they can and listen to them when they have problems or ideas to do things better. |
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I change my name72
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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. |
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kattsmeow
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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. |
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Neil Budde Sucks ***
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Increase their wages and benefits. |
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micahcf
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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. |
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Ed M
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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. |
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Bella
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As a society I think we tend overlook a simple, SINCERE thank you. Everyone likes a little pat on the back now and again, you know, to know they are doing a good job and that their time and efforts are appreciated! Good luck on your new business venture! |
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jcontrols
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Appreciative words and an office luncheon for a great month's work. ;-)= |
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kids and cats
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Talk to them. Give then frequent chances to give their input into their company. Make yourself available to them and most of all, listen to them. Our management gives us a chance to voice out opinion, but either ignores us or belittles our ideas.
Be there for them, and again, listen to their ideas and concerns. Benefits are nice, but work environment is so much more important. |
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Tasha D
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Well, I'm looking to build a team myself. So when I get about 5 team members, I'm taking them all out to dinner! |
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blackrjsol
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Ice breakers, get togethers, a small employees only party in the office. |
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touchclothing
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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. |
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Jess V
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cash |
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chelleparmele
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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! |
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yum
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bonus for doing great work or achieving goals and work load on time.read more tips on small business and all aspects to help you better on this site |
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