Clean It Up
UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Tim Downer on July 26, 2006, 06:05:40 pm
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Have noticed a couple of recent threads where some members have said they were scared or nervous of starting to employ staff.....
So i wondered if those of you out there who now do employ people, could maybe share their original fears in going down this minefield of employment, and looking back on this experience......was it worth doing? Was it worth all the worrying and stress etc etc. Was it as bad as you originally thought it would be?
I am sure such members would appreciate the experience and encouragement from those of us who have taken that step.
I employed staff many years ago - out of neccesity. I went on the Tax office course etc etc and followed the advise of my accountant. Would do it differently now, as i employed too many people too quickly.....because i took on too much work too quickly. Would always be worrying about getting the money in to pay them on time. Would definately do it differntly and slower, step at a time now.
In my previous job, i was employed as a cleaning manager, so did not have to worry so much about paying them on time.....company did that. However, the training of the staff was the b iggest problem. They were good people, but only in it for the money.....but over time and constant training and encouragement, they became a very good team.
Oh well, back on my own now......until the time comes when i have to start the process again.
Kind Regards
Tim
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Hi All - I was just wondering where all of the replies are to Tim's question????????
regards
Bizzie Lizzie
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I hate employing people, always have done. They are an absolute pain in the butt, if its not one thing its another. However until the robot revolution gets here I guess they are still a necessity for now. ;)
Its also true that your business is only as good as your staff so choose wisely, train well and never assume anything, its the foundation of all disappointment.
e.g. I employed a secretary at the age of 39, great I though none of that maternity rubbish, what happens she gets pregnant at 42 ahhhh.
Before anyone starts about equal rights.. I really don’t care! :P
Bizzie Lizzie
Unless all the replies have been posted somewhere else by mistake, I don’t think there is any, apart from mine and somebody who seems to be impatient or something 18 days is no time at all!