I called a staff meeting this morning. I have 7-8 employees at all times (right now I have 7). Everyone knew for at least a week that there was a mandatory meeting at 8 AM today. But the only people that showed were the two managers and an employee.
One employee couldn't make it because she has a daughter who's mentally ill and was being transferred from one hospital to another. OK, I can understand that. She gets a pass because she apparently talked with a manager about that prior to the meeting, and also left me a note.
One employee called because he'd just remembered he had a dentist appointment which he was on the way to. Oh well! He'll be written up tomorrow, personally, by me.
The other two employees just didn't show up. Definate write-ups. Again, the pleasure is all mine.
The people who did show up today got paid for it, as well as receiving an extra bonus for being there and the meeting was rescheduled for Wednesday night. Let's see if anyone wants to disregard my mandatory meetings again.
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Well...after the rush of course...have a great day!
Mike, :D I will.
@!#$ the two that did not show up! They need to be asked if they like working there.
I had one salesman pull that stunt on me twice. The last time was because he had "more important things to do". I informed him he could do those important things elsewhere. He did not like reporting to me and was the only salesman I ever had to discipline.
The use of a "chicago persuader" is recommended. (Baseball Bat)
I don't understand people who just don't show up for work. Like people who's only announcement that they are quitting is never showing up again. I just don't get that kind of thinking.
There is a guy named Glenn Shepard that you would like. He gives out t shirts that say "Work is not for Sissies" glenshepard.com. I read his books
I'm with reverberate 58....YOU GO GIRL!!!
Ellen & Reverberate, these people just...annoy the snot outta me.
Ted, I'll check him out! thanks! When are YOU going to put up another post? I miss the Tedisms.
Jenn, *I* don't get it either? What is UP with these people? Of course I'll admit it's a different class of workers than, say, lawyers, doctors, or even career criminals.
Mallory, I KNOW! I think that they think they're indispensible. They'll know otherwise tomorrow.
You tell them Saur!
Eddo, ;o)
Do you contract work. There are a couple people in my office that the higher ups are too spineless to deal with. One misses around forty to fifty days a year for illness, reports maybe half that many on her timecard and plays solitaire on the days she does come to work. Lord help her should I become boss.
Ed, contract work? You mean, having employees as 1099s? Unfortunately, no. Then they might be more motivated. I own a franchise and I have to abide by their rules, which include NO 1099s. Grrr. I hate employees like the ones you describe. I'd take a flamethrower to their butts if I could.
Mindless Dribbler, you are way overqualified. To work for me you only need to be able to walk and chew gum at the same time. OK, I'm exaggerating a tiny bit. But I'm saur today. Pun intended.
Extra pay for attendance? Hey! I'm there!
TLP, yeah, not bad, huh? I figured I'll do both positive and negative rewards... kinda like rubbing salt in the wounds of the people who didn't show.
I would have been livid!!
One of the many reasons I'm hesitant to expand my business, having to deal with employees.
Nice way of dealing with it.
My dear Saur, I just wish on you to never have to manage an operation on this side of the universe.
Time here is elastic. People show up on meetings on their own terms, and sometimes altogether ignore your requests for information. Then there are the whole linguistic and logistical issues that downright make working a nightmare sometimes (check out 007's blog. She is quite detailed about it.)
Yet, I too have the power to write up. But my hands are tied. There is probably nobody better out there to replace them.
You will do well to remind your people that they are not so lucky.
Life sucks. Congratulations on the patience!
Cheers,
Beav'
Wednesday huh? I'll be there!
Management! Not all it's cracked up to be. God, I hate that crap!
Sounds like you are keeping them in line. Great job -- I hope they learn so you don't have to put up with it anymore.
Notsocranky & Beaver, The trouble is, they are somewhat specialized and will be difficult, but not impossible, to replace. So like Beaver, I have the power to write-up, but it's somewhat ineffective. I just have to keep looking for their replacements. Grrr.
Kathleen, I really hate management myself. That's why I became an owner and appointed managers who...don't manage!!!
Nihilistic, you'd better be, buster, or you're getting written up too! So there!
Heather, I was furious, but they didn't see it. I'll calmly write them up tomorrow though, and emphasize in a very sweet voice that their job is never that secure.
You got me so scared that I'll be there on time Wednesday, ...night...at what time????????????
Dayum girl... gotta love your firey spirit! Weew! Love a woman who's in control! You sure you're not Italian???
;)
P.S. I'd probably be one of the clients that you're discussing in your meetings anyway, hmmm....
Deb, Like Teddy Roosevelt said, speak softly and carry a big stick. ;o)
You'd make a GREAT client! But if you were an employee I wouldn't have to write you up. You actually listen!!!
Devo-Saur~
From the sound of it you need to write up some peeps over at AJ's work too, not squishy easter peeps, cause they don't work and if they did they would just get food coloring and marshmallow everywhere..
what was I saying..
oh yes, all I could think of was that song by Devo, Whip It! Into Shape! Whip It! Whip It Good...
Sounds like you set some good boundaries, and rewarded those for doing a good job.
Now, I will give you A Boss of the Day Good Achievement Award...hurrary, Saur!!!
Saur,
People skills are obviously one of your weaknesses. Since it is almost impossible to turn a weakness into a strength, I would suggest you utilize one of your managers with people skills to deliver your message.
Wow you kick ass :) I love it.
Ummmm they are bad worker bees!!
You are the QueenBee!!
I want to be like Saur when I grow up....
There is nothing more frustrating! I don't blame you for writing them up. If you don't, they will feel they can keep getting away with it.
You will have to let us know who shows for Wednesday.
So, are you taking applications?? Besides being dependable, prompt, cheerful, competent and respectful, do I need any additional qualifications? (I'd say I was smart too, but then I couldn't claim to be humble!)
~Mike
you're funny! Totally justified, but funny just the same!
Good luck with the next meeting girl!
I'd love to work for you. I get no points at all at my job for being the most dependable. Just more duties!
Actually Saur, I was referring to whether or not I could hire you on contract to come up and fire some people since you evidently have a stronger stomach than my bosses.
Suzie, ya got that right. I am mother to 7 additional kids, and they aren't even cuddly. Some of them have more hair on their backs than my dog has on HIS, I'm sure...
Ed, any time! ;o)
Miss C, I sure would love to have you! But you're a much higher caliber, I'm thinking.
ActonBell, ah, the positive reward system. It's amazing how effective it is!!!
Steph, ;o)
Mr. A, too bad you're in Cali! But you're way too smart for this bunch. Seriously.
Lee Ann, I'll let you know.
Auntie Jo, bzzzzz!
Alex, ;o)
Mr. Gator, well, I probably didn't win the Miss Congeniality Award of the day.
Barb, thanks for the support! I have a feeling you can kick *ss too!
Emma, it's gotta beat!
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