Comments on: Get more bang for your buck by increasing employee morale http://thepowerofgoodwill.com/blog/2008/05/make-more-money-increase-employee-morale/ A blog about employee morale and reputation Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:23:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Janet Smith http://thepowerofgoodwill.com/blog/2008/05/make-more-money-increase-employee-morale/comment-page-1/#comment-265 Janet Smith Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:23:59 +0000 http://thepowerofgoodwill.com/?p=57#comment-265 Mike, I'd like to think that the extreme situation you described isn't too common. Most people in senior management have a desire to contribute to the organization. But we've probably all had jobs where some people just don't pull their weight, and it's tolerated. If the folks at the top put up with it...even when they know it's affecting the morale of their employees...it's definitely time to look for another job. I'm glad you got out of there and hope you made it clear that you were leaving specifically because they didn't deal with the slacker. Hope you are now working for someone who appreciates your dedication and hard work! Mike,
I’d like to think that the extreme situation you described isn’t too common. Most people in senior management have a desire to contribute to the organization. But we’ve probably all had jobs where some people just don’t pull their weight, and it’s tolerated. If the folks at the top put up with it…even when they know it’s affecting the morale of their employees…it’s definitely time to look for another job. I’m glad you got out of there and hope you made it clear that you were leaving specifically because they didn’t deal with the slacker. Hope you are now working for someone who appreciates your dedication and hard work!

]]> By: Mike http://thepowerofgoodwill.com/blog/2008/05/make-more-money-increase-employee-morale/comment-page-1/#comment-173 Mike Sat, 24 May 2008 01:32:54 +0000 http://thepowerofgoodwill.com/?p=57#comment-173 Several years ago I worked at a company where a member of the senior management team came to work and played computer solitaire all day. It became apparent that this person could afford to "play" because he had consultants doing his work. A dedicated, loyal and tireless employee, this affected me tremendously and significantly lowered my morale. It really began to take its toll on me on a daily basis so I took immediate steps to pursue other job opportunities. My boss and several other members of the senior management team were also aware of this and they did nothing about it. At the time, my boss said that it's been going on for years. How does one deal with this situation? Is this common? Several years ago I worked at a company where a member of the senior management team came to work and played computer solitaire all day. It became apparent that this person could afford to “play” because he had consultants doing his work. A dedicated, loyal and tireless employee, this affected me tremendously and significantly lowered my morale. It really began to take its toll on me on a daily basis so I took immediate steps to pursue other job opportunities. My boss and several other members of the senior management team were also aware of this and they did nothing about it. At the time, my boss said that it’s been going on for years.

How does one deal with this situation? Is this common?

]]> By: Drew Schiller http://thepowerofgoodwill.com/blog/2008/05/make-more-money-increase-employee-morale/comment-page-1/#comment-158 Drew Schiller Thu, 22 May 2008 13:46:38 +0000 http://thepowerofgoodwill.com/?p=57#comment-158 I agree with you, Gloria, that careful hiring is important. The amount of employee theft you mention is enough to convince me of that! That said, you can't ever hire perfectly. It has been my experience that if you focus all your energy on a happy, positive work environment, the bad apples take care of themselves by either leaving or getting themselves fired. I agree with you, Gloria, that careful hiring is important. The amount of employee theft you mention is enough to convince me of that!

That said, you can’t ever hire perfectly. It has been my experience that if you focus all your energy on a happy, positive work environment, the bad apples take care of themselves by either leaving or getting themselves fired.

]]> By: Gloria Kottick http://thepowerofgoodwill.com/blog/2008/05/make-more-money-increase-employee-morale/comment-page-1/#comment-153 Gloria Kottick Thu, 22 May 2008 02:24:36 +0000 http://thepowerofgoodwill.com/?p=57#comment-153 I was thinking that it is also necessary to root out the bad apples in a company, whom no amount of praise would reach. These people can ruin morale as much as an insensitive boss. For example, I just read that employee theft exceeds $400 billion dollars annually. Perhaps very careful hiring should precede the employee appreciation plan. With those two prongs, a great organization should be the outcome. I was thinking that it is also necessary to root out the bad apples in a company, whom no amount of praise would reach. These people can ruin morale as much as an insensitive boss. For example, I just read that employee theft exceeds $400 billion dollars annually. Perhaps very careful hiring should precede the employee appreciation plan. With those two prongs, a great organization should be the outcome.

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