ok so i'm 21 and about to start my own ins business, but i don't think none of my employees will take me seriously because i'm younger than them, what should i do
Age in any workplace should never be an issue. It is about respect and the more you respect your employees the more they will respect you. Just a few simple rules:
Never forget you are the Boss and prove it by making the hard decisions and laying out the basic rules.
Never be afraid to take on any work in the office. It is much easier to ask someone to do something if they know you can and would do it yourself.
If the employees have more experience than you - use it. Listen to their advise and make use of their experience and give credit where credit is due.
Always be polite - say please and thank you and don't be afraid to praise their efforts.
Don't take things too seriously and try to maintain a really good sense of humour.
Never loose your temper or reprimand anyone in front of your employees.
Keep your personal life and your finances, business & personal, to yourself.
I have worked for over 40 years in offices and the best bosses I have had, and some were younger than me, followed the above guidelines.
I use them myself now and have for the past 15 years. Hope they work for you as well as they have for me..
remind them who is paying their checks
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