The Problem with Giving Employees What They Want

Small Business owners want happy and productive employees. Can you get those types of employees by giving them everything they say they want?

Do your employees really know what they want and if you plan on asking them, what’s the best way to phrase the question? Join us today on The Small Business Show where we discuss the problem with giving employees what they want along with more topics you don’t want to miss!

00:00:00 Small Business Show #373 for Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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00:19:57 The Problem with Giving Employees What They Want
- The arrival fallacy – “The false belief that reaching a valued destination can sustain happiness.” – Dr. Tal Ben-Sharar, Harvard psychologist.
- What would you decide (if you were the manager)?
00:25:18 The Santa Story
00:28:16 Giving employees ownership
- We base our salaries on results and impact to the company’s profitability
- Separate performance reviews from salary reviews
- Keep perks temporary and/or rotational
00:37:43 SBS 373 Outtro
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