In the past we've talked about various ways that knowing your employees can benefit your business. Today, we're talking about how knowing your employees can really have an impact on how you relate to them and to the overall success or failure of your small business. Keep reading to learn more and to see how Stockpile quick free small business inventory system can solve your inventory issues.
It's no secret that there are different types of people in this world. Whole studies have been conducted on personality type and how that impacts relationships both in your private and work life. Different personalities will react to situations differently and that should impact how you deal with your employees.
The Perfectionist
You don't have to worry about the quality of work that a perfectionist will complete, it's the amount you need to keep an eye on. At times they may be so focused on getting something exactly right that they lose sight of the bigger picture and the importance of meeting deadlines. Reminding them that being late detracts from your appreciation of their efforts may be just enough to motivate them to work faster and accept less than absolute perfection.
The Lollygagger
Time isn't of the essence for this employee either, but it's not because they are striving for their absolute best. They simply don't see a reason to rush. If they are getting paid by the hour, the lollygagger can easily put your business in the red. Even as a salaried employee they can cost you business with their sloth-like tendencies. To keep a lollygagger moving you'll need to tie bonuses or some other incentive to their productivity.
The Eager Beaver
Eager beavers are so excited to take on new challenges that they may overextend themselves. You can appreciate their enthusiasm but make it clear that it's okay to say no if they don't have the bandwidth to take on everything at once. Remind them of your quality standards and the importance you place on employee mental health so they will feel justified in putting their own well-being ahead of overloading themselves with work.
The Excuse Maker
Some people just have a ready excuse for any slip up. Somehow they are always missing deadlines, making mistakes, or messing up and somehow it's always someone else's fault. This is the adult equivalent of the dog ate my homework and it should be given about as much latitude. Yes, things happen. No, that's not a valid excuse for not getting your work done. Since your employees are all adults (or nearly adults) it's perfectly reasonable to expect them to meet their work obligations or to proactively reach out to other employees to help them in extreme circumstances. The excuse maker is never proactive, they don't offer an explanation until they have been called out for their mistakes which is a red flag that their reason is probably as phony as plug nickel. When dealing with this type of employee a zero tolerance policy is likely your best recourse. Otherwise you risk annoying other employees and jeopardizing your business' success.
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