Every serious entrepreneur desires an employee that does more than he is paid to do. As business expands, even a solo-entrepreneur will be forced to engage at least an extra hand to cope with the demands of the business. Often time, this task is not as easy as it seems. If you understand the fact that an organization is only as good as its employees, then you will be careful who you engage to help you run your business.
Who is an ideal Employee?
The question is best answer with an illustration. I will use a story I got from a friend sometime ago. I can’t remember the actual source so I don’t know who to give the credit. If you know the original author, I will be glad to append the credit in an update.
THE RESULTS OF INITIATIVES
Some years ago, three brothers left he farm to work in the city. They were all hired by the same company at the same pay. Three years later, Jim was being paid $500 a month, Frank was receiving $1,000, but George was now making $1,500.
Their father decided to visit the employer and find out the basis for the difference in pay. The employer listened to the confused father and said, “I will let the boys explain for themselves”. (more…)