How can I reward productive employees?
Careful, calculated compensation plans can reward productive employees. Steve offers practical considerations for residential cleaners before diving in.
recognition bonus
Should I change over and pay commission?
Steve analyzes when a change in compensation may be indicated. Is salary or commission necessarily better? Which way should you lean?
Why (and how) to reward your staff with Employee Recognition
Employees are a must for a full size business. How to keep them motivated? Employee recognition is more than just extra pay …
People (including your staff) LOVE money!
We all want excited, motivated employees that are “invested” in the future of our business. The single best, cheapest and most effective motivational technique? Public Recognition! BUT money talks too!
Benefiting from ‘Positive Peer Pressure’
Loyal employees stay with you long-term based mostly on emotional factors.
Adding an ‘Employee Efficiency Bonus’
Steve explains how “sharing the pain” (AND the profits) can hold your employees “accountable” while also helping them strive for perfection.
How do I set up a compensation plan?
It’s a classic question with a twist. Steve shares his favorite compensation factors to take into account regardless of how complex the situation.
Empower your employees to follow PPE procedures
When a worker “owns” their personally assigned PPE they will be much more likely to care for it and follow PPE procedures.
How to make cash rewards ‘talk’ even louder!
Money talks! But be sure to get maximum benefit from your cash rewards while motivating your employees on to greater achievements.
A utility cart for more efficient truck re-stocking
You need your tools and chemicals in the field with the technicians. Not forgotten back at the shop! Check out Steve’s great tip using a utility cart.
Encourage your employees to “earn more”!
Create ways for your employees to earn more while increasing revenue for the company as well. A win-win for everyone!
How should I bonus my techs on their “Additional Service Options”?
Make it easy for your technicians to sell more on the job and you’ll make more money too. At the same time keep things transparent for everyone.
Do a ‘Trial Hire’ BEFORE you ‘propose’ to a job applicant
So why not let both parties get to know each other before you “tie the knot” by offering full time employment? Here’s how to do this…
How should I bonus my techs for “up-sells”?
This is a great question and I don’t mean to dodge it but my answer really depends on the profit margins you are working with on “additional services”. Here’s my analysis …
Giving more “R&R” to your employees
The more “public” your R&R the more impact it has with an employee. Here is an easy way for clients and coworkers to publicly R&R your employees’ efforts.