pgmrmike
Hot Rolled
- Joined
- Jun 24, 2010
- Location
- Plantersville, TX
Im finally nearly to the point of hiring my first employee. Reality is that I should have months ago, but I have been kind of dreading it and had to get some things in order before I pull the trigger.
Of the many questions I have, one is whether I should just come up with a work schedule that works for me and have them adhere to it, or work with them to ( slightly ) accommodate them? If I had multiple employees I would certainly understand a strict start/stop schedule. ( because otherwise it would cause issues-cant please everyone ) But as a one man shop I am here the vast majority of the time, and can/do work whenever necessary. ( been 7 days a week for most of this year )
But I do plan on growing and dont want issues as I ( eventually ) hire more people.
I will say, my personal opinion is strict schedule, something like 7am - 3:30pm ( 30 min unpaid lunch )OT after if available. But I do not want to work based on my opinion. I want to operate in a way that separates my company from the typical shop to attract better employees. But I have been around long enough to know that the wrong people will take advantage of that and cause issues.
Its a bit of a fine line to walk.
Looking at it now that I have typed it out it looks kind of stupid, but bear with me, any useful input appreciated.
Thanks
Of the many questions I have, one is whether I should just come up with a work schedule that works for me and have them adhere to it, or work with them to ( slightly ) accommodate them? If I had multiple employees I would certainly understand a strict start/stop schedule. ( because otherwise it would cause issues-cant please everyone ) But as a one man shop I am here the vast majority of the time, and can/do work whenever necessary. ( been 7 days a week for most of this year )
But I do plan on growing and dont want issues as I ( eventually ) hire more people.
I will say, my personal opinion is strict schedule, something like 7am - 3:30pm ( 30 min unpaid lunch )OT after if available. But I do not want to work based on my opinion. I want to operate in a way that separates my company from the typical shop to attract better employees. But I have been around long enough to know that the wrong people will take advantage of that and cause issues.
Its a bit of a fine line to walk.
Looking at it now that I have typed it out it looks kind of stupid, but bear with me, any useful input appreciated.
Thanks