1. The multiple boss dilemma
Unity of command is one of the most important aspects when it comes to employee productivity. When an employee is taking orders from multiple bosses, there’s a very good chance of contradictory commands. There’s also the problem of excessive workplace stress when you report to more than one authority figures.
Solution: Every employee should only be reporting to one boss at a time. If the multiple authority dilemmas cannot be avoided, then make sure that both authority figures are well connected. There should be no contradiction between either command lines.
2. Short tempered bosses
You know what’s worse than having multiple bosses? One short-tempered boss. Patience is basically the most important quality of a manager. Your employees would not be able to learn anything if you explain it to them in harsh words. You have to start with the carrot before you move to the stick.
Solution: Your employees can sense your lack of patience or irritability even if you try to keep it hidden. Be patient and understanding with your employees. You gotta understand how their mind works, and then make them understand. For the completion of an organization’s goals, everybody needs to be on the same page.
3. Vacation Guilt
Work can be very stressful. Your employees need some time off from work every now and then, in order to remain at their full capacity when they are at work. One of the things that bug your employees is the guilt that comes with it. Whether it’s intentional from your side or not, employees tend to believe that you feel disappointed in their commitment when they take that vacation. This can hinder their performance at work.
Solution: You should understand that they are entitled to take a break when they need it. You need to show them, that you care about their mental health as much as you are about the work. Encourage your employees to take a vacation every now and then. What’s even more healthy is that you take your company on a field trip to celebrate small victories. It will do miracles with their moral and bring your staff close to each other.
Solution: You should understand that they are entitled to take a break when they need it. You need to show them, that you care about their mental health as much as you are about the work. Encourage your employees to take a vacation every now and then. What’s even more healthy is that you take your company on a field trip to celebrate small victories. It will do miracles with their moral and bring your staff close to each other.
4. Lack of Control
One of the most irritating aspects of a job is when you are given a task, but not enough information or authority to work it out. It is important to assign proper authority and control to your employees. This work towards a smooth flow in the completion of tasks and train your employees for future positions.
Solution: First of all, you need to trust your employees with the authority. Employees always desire greater control in the workplace. Not to mention how good it is for employee morale and career development to practice higher authority. Furthermore, you need to provide enough control to carry out a task that you allot. You cannot blame an employee for the failure to conduct a task if he/she wasn’t given enough control or authority to carry it out.
5. Leaving late every day
One of the things employees always seem to complain about is how they are expected to show up on time, but not to leave on time. It’s been an issue with almost every organization that follows the pay by the hour model. When an employee comes in late, his/her salary is deducted for those hours, but the number of hours they spend on overtime is often not accounted for.
Solution: This is something that they cannot help themselves with. They are bound to feel guilty and feel that you’re disappointed, whenever they leave a task halfway. This is where you can step in. If the task isn’t critical, let them know that they can finish it tomorrow. This also gives them the impression that you are about their work-life balance.
6. Lack of a feedback channel
There so many issues in your workplace that you did not think even existed. That accounts sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying, racism, etc. These are all 100 million dollar lawsuits just waiting to happen. Not to mention the toll on the victim in such scenarios. Your employees carry so many issues with them that you need to hear out, but lack the courage to do so.
Solution: Sharing opinions about each other generates an exemplary team spirit. Provide your employees with the opportunity to do so. Introduce regular performance feedbacks, so everybody understands their position. Furthermore, they should be able to address any grievances without fear. Employees often fear persecution for voicing their concerns. Make the feedback/reporting process completely anonymous. Employ YourSafeHub in your organization to protect your employees. It’s an anonymous reporting and feedback tool for organizations of all shapes and sizes.