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.
It’s kind of about tone and confidence. Like “And then you’ll have those boxes finished by 3pm for shipping”, but without any hint that you don’t think they can’t do it, or trying to sound all stern and crabby. Just a matter-of-fact.