Making sure that your business will prosper can have many factors to think about and one of them is choosing the right people for your business. Some people think that family and relatives are actually the best people to help you building your business and I agree when it comes to support. But for a relative to actually work with you in your business is something I don’t really advise to people.
I’ve proven it a couple of times. It will just never work. Maybe you think it’s just my case well I challenge you to try it yourself. If it works for you, then I won’t argue. To ensure the success of business you have to keep on doing what works and change what doesn’t. However, you cannot deny the fact that there are just too many reasons why working with relatives are simply inconvenient.
First off, they are your family. They know you for the longest time and asking little favors from you is something you can’t avoid. I once had my cousin to work for me and I just can’t complain when she doesn’t show up to work. And because she knew how much money that’s coming to the business daily, it’s hard to refuse requests of cash advance. Moreover, little things at work that supposed to be private became family topic. Lastly, it’s hard to fire a relative.
Well, maybe it’s just really my case. But if you’re looking for the best people to work for you, here are some types of people to watch out for during hiring process.
1. The needy. Hire someone who believes in your business. Never hire someone who’s simply in need of job. Often than not, once this person saw another opportunity, it might just leave you hanging. You see, a huge amount from the profit goes directly to their salaries so you might as well choose who believes in you and support the vision of the business.
2. The buddy. As much as possible, hire somebody who is not close to you. Not even a friend. I don’t know but mixing up personal and business will just never really work. One will definitely suffer. So, if you want to keep business and relationships, never mix them up.
3. The opinionated. I believe that highly opinionated people are the best bearer of negative energy. Do you know why? They feel like they need to have a say on anything just for the heck of it. Regardless whether it’s constructive or destructive opinion, they would say it anyway. They make enemies along the way and anything that’s negative is bad for your business.
4. The Casual. I know we’re in the modern age and I don’t encourage any power trip. However, I definitely would not hire an employee who thinks I’m just another pal. I tried to be friends with my employees in the past but it got to a point when they actually feel that they were doing me a favor by going to work. Excuse me? Lesson learned. There should be a clear line so they will respect you like a boss.
5. The-Know-it-All. Suggestions are okay but an employee who act like they know it all is really irritating. They play smart and cause division. They are most likely the type of person who can find just any reason to complain. They play hero among peers. Avoid trouble. Avoid these kinds of people. --M.D.
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