Let the Axe Fall on Deadwood
Posted by George Cloutier on 11/05/09 | (2) Comments
Getting rid of incompetent workers is probably one of the hardest things bosses have to do. When they sit across the desk from you with their big sad eyes, telling them about the mortgage they’re behind on, or the college tuition they have to pay for their kids, it can be gut wrenching. But you have to let the axe fall on deadwood. If you don’t, the performers in your business will resent it, and you’ll be losing money on payroll for someone who doesn’t contribute to the bottom line.
You can’t afford to keep them. You don’t have those kinds of margins for failure. Don’t buy the excuses and don’t get soft. For the sake of the business, and the hard workers who rely on the business for a living, you should rid yourself of mediocre performers. It’s profits in your pocket and lets everyone know you mean business.
I agree withg you completely…...but…..here is the catch and the problem.
1. You must have someone trained who can do the job. Skilled work is not the same as selling shoes. We need someone to run the the store!
2. What about the staff who is having personal issues, but has been a steady and successful worker for 15 years. How ruthless can one be???
I am your willing student…teach me and I will follow….
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From .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on December 23, 2009
I have thirty years experience as a turnaround specialist with a world wide corporation; however, my biggest frustration is when I know that cost must be reduced by trimming payroll I get all kinds of flack from my superiors. There are times they even override the important steps that need to be made. Oh, for the opportunity to work for a company that was willing to do whatever it takes to get a positive cash flow.