This is my 2nd employee. The first one I am going to have to fire.
It’s due to a lack of effort. Phones and music are allowed due to the job being monotonous. Every time I pass by their office they quickly get off the phone.
I can tell when someone is trying or not with this specific job. Also, I have asked and stated to ask me any questions if needed. Expectations are clear.
This is the 5th day they are working for me. Do I need documentation?
Fuck yeah you should. Are you kidding? You’re not paying them to doom scroll and bullshit with friends. The policy should be emergency calls only, and emergency really means emergency, not scheduling drinks with friends.
You’re incentivizing the wrong behavior. Reward the desired behavior with money. Right now you’re rewarding them with phones and music for mediocre performance.