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kevdaddy
Crackerjack
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Registered: May 2003
Local time: 01:45 AM
Location: Where the turf meets the surf
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Hi Kookaburra,
I have no employees, it is a networking business. I buy my consumable products( TP, deodorant, food, make-up for my wife, computers, TV's -the list is endless) from a single company and they reward that loyalty by sharing with me their profits. As I get other people to do the same, they share in the profits and I receive money from their purchase's. It just keeps growing.
On the topic of what employees want mmmmm? An employer who they like, someone who makes them feel that they are not just a cog in some huge wheel, someone who takes personal interest in them, and as much as possible, in their needs.
Start by having a meeting with them as a group and ask for their views on how to improve employer-employee relations, what are their concerns. how to improve production. Is it possible to have profit sharing in your business. Is med insurance in place, do females get adequate time off for pregnancy.
Have you ever read the book "How to Win Friends and Influence People"? Great book for personal relationships in business.
Well, I dought I helped much. Hope thing work out well. 
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10-05-2003 08:02 PM
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oldbutafan
The Advocate
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Registered: Apr 2003
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Kooka, just some thoughts and comments.
I think a face-to-face meeting with the employees to identify needs is a nice idea and let's them know you care. However, I would also allow them the option of making suggestions privately and even anonymously.
I remember ( from a friend who previously enjoyed it ) something about the comp time option facing some legal hassles ? Also, if you work 4 hours overtime, technically you would be entitled to time and a half or 6 hours comp time.
Most salaried employees I know aren't exactly reimbursed for overtime. They are expected to put in at least a 40 hour week but most often voluntarily contribute more and are "on call" as needed for deadlines and other situations. They are, however, granted some discretionary flexibility in their schedules, regarding time off, etc.
Other atractive options are flex-time and job/benefit sharing.
Another friend has a clerical position with a Charitable Fund Raising Organization. She is given the opportunity to "volunteer" for after hours events. In return for her time greeting and seating the paying guests, selling raffle tickets, taking their coats, whatever is needed -- she is not only paid for her time, but also gets to experience unusual and expensiive venues, eat those fancy $500/plate black-tie meals, and enjoy the entertainment. She LOVES it.
Bottom line here is share not only the grind and the profits, but also the perquisites.
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