A business owner should always be aware of the possible obstacles
to success. Employees can be a major obstacle and some employee issues
are described briefly below.
Work Over Load:
Some employees are incapable of handling workload responsibilities.
These employees may simply not want to do more than they are supposed
to during normal work hours. As an employer you must assess whether
this is a real condition or if an employee is having a genuine problem
handling the workload. Overloaded employees feel that they are either
not getting paid enough or that they simply cannot handle all the
work that they are given.
In cases of overload where an
employee feels overworked and under-compensated, you may want to
consider overtime payment. Sometimes being paid more helps motivate
an employee to work better or take on a greater load. Employees
who put in greater efforts and a greater number of hours need to
be compensated. Work Conditions:
Aside from working extra and being paid for additional effort, there
are other issues that need to be settled. These issues include workplace
conditions, such as physical conditions and employee disagreements.
The physical conditions referred to here include disturbances that
disrupt an employee's work, such as noise, lack of cleanliness,
inappropriate temperature, and cramped workspace. These conditions
can inhibit job progress, cause employee disagreements. All of these
should be given due attention.
Alienation:
The basic employer-employee relationship is based on people coming
to work for economic returns, but there should also be incentives
and motivation tools to keep employees interested in their jobs.
When employees are treated like a commodity, they feel alienated
and neglect to put their full effort into their work. A solution
to this feeling is to infuse some employees' ideas in company tasks,
helping them to feel as though they are important to the company's
overall process.
