Should I beat my staff with sticks to boost productivity?
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I found that a good old fashion cattle pod will do the trick. But don't over do it or they will pass out and production will drastically drop.
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Put in a suggestion box and have a staff meeting to introduce the box to everyone.Then tell them you are wanting to improve the teams work environment and would like every ones input.People are shy so put the box some where it is easy to get to but out of prying eyes.\nGive them a voice with out the confrontation.You might be able to find what the problem is and other ways to help your team work better and boost morale.Good luck don't be too hard on yourself just look at your own boss he didn't do much to help you.So be a good boss and find out what you team needs!!
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Inform your manager the noise is a distraction and show him/her\npictures of a sound cover for printers from an office supply cat. \n\n\nThese are generally pressboard boxes with a flip plexglass cover to remove your printed page and look for one with a fan in the box to keep the printer from overheating. \n\nmost good mangers do understand productivity works two ways, they provide a good enviroment - you produce better work. \n\nCarl
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Time is of the essence.See if any jobs will help another job on your to-do hot list even if one has a lower priority.I really need more info.When you say "pressure" do you mean social pressure or management pressure or time scheduling.With time management try and identify where any potential bottlenecks might occur,inform your contacts in advance that there may be delays in fulfilling obligations.With time sensitive issues then you really have no choice but to do them in date order and work like heck to clear them through your admin. system,even if it seems like there's a bigger job to tackle.In my experience of being faced with a ton load of to-do jobs all requiring "immediate action" then i 1)write a list of them.2)see which ones can be resolved quickest or simplest3)see what has to be sorted by a specific date.In future keep a tighter grip on your timeline so that you can foresee and prepare for any work holdups.
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try using the big firestarter sticks. They're monster matches, and work pretty well.
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Maybe, if you have the funding, you can take your team out to a ropes course.  This is a very good activity to do off-site and builds trust and team work very fast.  It's also helpful because it'll get your team members out of their "box" and give them some room to stretch and do things they normally wouldn't do.
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Try keeping a journal of his behavior and taking it to his manager with the promise that you will also give this to your manager and request that it be discussed at the next managers meeting. Also imply the cost effectiveness (or lack thereof) due to decreased productivity. This can also go to someone higher up in the company. If you prove that his behavior will effect the bottom line you should get the response you need.
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On the contrary... if well done, it can add to productivity
902926
You are the manager----let them know thier raise or jobs are in your hands if this continues-----or come to a comprimise they can surf the net only on thier designated breaks------you can also block im software from the computers-----do what you need to to get productive workers!
800873
Maybe talk to your director about the low temperature reducing your productivity, and talk about getting a stand-up air con unit for around his work area, allowing you to turn the temperature up a bit on the main air con
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Give your boss a good smack in the mouth. You should see changes taking place shortly afterwards. Glad to be of help.
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I would offer them some coffee, tea or soda as peace making gesture.Of course you will want to spike it with ex lax or lobelia, either one will keep them occupied and out of the office enough, that you won't have to put up with their crap.An added plus is you will shine as the employee who is always there getting the job done.
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get a new job or make your boss give you more hrs/ maybe you could do the cooking and cleaning around the house or rub her feet at the end of her day
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I work at a Wal-Mart where one of the biggest problems we suffer from are no shows and call-ins (call offs, to you).  If you suggested you could do fill-ins, I'd say, uh, NO.  Reliability is necessary, and prior history tells me otherwise.\n\nI'd suggest finding a job elsewhere, because it's harder to repair a reputation than build one.
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focusing on certain tasks
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It sounds like a costly fight with limited chance of true benefit to you.  What could you gain with revenge?  A chance to stay in a tense workplace while you spend your time watching your back and developing warrior skills, so that people you don't like and don't trust really get a solid opportunity to screw up your evaluations and referrals.  Go with grace, but get out of the soap opera.  This isn't being a poor loser, this is survivor, the home edition.
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If it is interfering with the work you should be doing, then use it as a reward for getting your work done.  This might even make you more effective at both the work and the game.\nIf this is not interfering with the work you should be doing, then relax and enjoy.  It is certainly better than a gambling or alcohol habit, right?