I am starting a business and hiring few employees and I need advice. I usually talk to people in polite manner and when asking for things I ask it out as a favor. This method can not work in business environment, we have responsibilities and duties to fulfill.
I do not want to sound rude, bossy, and clash with my employees but I also do not want to have a slack environment where employees just do whatever and expect to get paid by the end of the month. I would like to reach an “efficient, professional, and favorable” work environment . I really would like to avoid firing like the plague.
Set clear expectations and job descriptions.
When asking an employee to do something, be polite and respectful. Say please and thank you. show appreciation when the employee goes above and beyond.
Recognize that over your life as a small business owner, you will need to fire people. It’s inevitable.