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Old 11-04-2004, 07:42 PM
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We have a policy on what is expected from the employee as far as calling off the moment of hire and they have to sign it. Onre thing I tried to do this year was to have a crew meeting on Monday's to let everyone know what page we were on for the week. Unfortunately as all of you know the best laid plans of mice and men change througout a week for a multitude of reasons. I agree with Dale to keep employees informed of what their work week will be like, what they can expect in wages, and what is expected as far as job performance. I confess I begin to slide on this as the season progresses as I just can't keep up a weekly plan on what we are doing. I have LEFT more than once when someone doesn't show up on time. The crew may have to work slower but we work fine without them until I can find someone who is willing to be on time. I've never had anyone quit and walk off a job yet. I've asked them to leave if they came late though. Our job pool is easliy filled here but I agree with Site about hiring until you have a great crew. Eventually your main crew will come together.
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