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.

  • xieyschaan@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago
    1. Set KPIs.
    2. Clear communication is key. Define clear goals and expectation.
    3. Be friends with them BUT let them know that there will be no compromise on performance.

    Once you are nice to them they will understand when you will be harsh due to lack of performance.

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    I learnt it the hard way. In my first business, I did exactly opposite. No clear goals. No roles defined. No KPIs. So didn’t know what I was doing. Though I was generally nice to them but I operated on vibes and mood rather than principles and rules.