Employees who work under a boss should show a certain amount of respect and loyalty to their superiors, and be depended on to get the job done when necessary. Being a poorly trained boss is the easiest way to allow things to submit to disarray. But in following some tips, shaping employees into highly efficient workers is quite possible.
Knowing how to give criticism is important for a manager. One doesn't want to use take-downs or lower the employee's self esteem in the process of telling them how to improve. If you think that an employee could use a helpful push in the right direction, the best course of action is to simply call for a performance review. In the review, explain the problems and the solutions in a clear manner.
In the event that a manager would not be able to make it to work for some reason or another, he or she should have a "right hand man." It's even better if a manager can outline two or more people who should be turned to in the event that the manager is preoccupied or not at work. This also helps cut down problem solving work for the manager, given that he or she has passed their own skills onto select employees.
Never hold back positive comments you may have for a worker. A worker who is highly motivated will do a better job more efficiently. This becomes a win-win situation for the boss, who has now gained the satisfaction of the worker in addition to the increase in efficiency. All of this from a simple comment every now and then!
Showing your employees appreciation takes the positive comment idea even further. This will build a tight-knit since of belonging, which gives way to extreme loyalty. Remembering birthdays, and perhaps buying a cake, or even stocking one's favorite soda in the employee break room can make a huge impact. You may even try buying everyone in the office lunch several days a month if you are so inclined.
Listening is something that is hard to do, oddly enough. Even while listening, most people simply think of what they want to talk about next or only clue in on key facts of what they are hearing. Managers should be excellent listeners, with the ability to communicate to employees in a manner that is obvious that the manager is a "go to" for help of any kind. This also helps improve employee relations with the manager, which can prove to be valuable indeed.
Final Thoughts
The process of overturning a poor reputation can take a long time. Try the steps given over a period of several months to see if anything is improved. Odds are that employees will start to show improvement where they are lacking in their character or skill set. - 15246
Knowing how to give criticism is important for a manager. One doesn't want to use take-downs or lower the employee's self esteem in the process of telling them how to improve. If you think that an employee could use a helpful push in the right direction, the best course of action is to simply call for a performance review. In the review, explain the problems and the solutions in a clear manner.
In the event that a manager would not be able to make it to work for some reason or another, he or she should have a "right hand man." It's even better if a manager can outline two or more people who should be turned to in the event that the manager is preoccupied or not at work. This also helps cut down problem solving work for the manager, given that he or she has passed their own skills onto select employees.
Never hold back positive comments you may have for a worker. A worker who is highly motivated will do a better job more efficiently. This becomes a win-win situation for the boss, who has now gained the satisfaction of the worker in addition to the increase in efficiency. All of this from a simple comment every now and then!
Showing your employees appreciation takes the positive comment idea even further. This will build a tight-knit since of belonging, which gives way to extreme loyalty. Remembering birthdays, and perhaps buying a cake, or even stocking one's favorite soda in the employee break room can make a huge impact. You may even try buying everyone in the office lunch several days a month if you are so inclined.
Listening is something that is hard to do, oddly enough. Even while listening, most people simply think of what they want to talk about next or only clue in on key facts of what they are hearing. Managers should be excellent listeners, with the ability to communicate to employees in a manner that is obvious that the manager is a "go to" for help of any kind. This also helps improve employee relations with the manager, which can prove to be valuable indeed.
Final Thoughts
The process of overturning a poor reputation can take a long time. Try the steps given over a period of several months to see if anything is improved. Odds are that employees will start to show improvement where they are lacking in their character or skill set. - 15246
