svh19044
Senior Member
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Slow does not necessarily mean unproductive, and vice versa. As stated, it also depends on the actual work being performed (if you're pulling cable, you go full tilt, no reason to be "slow"). But in this case...
Why is he slow? Is he on the phone? Is he taking breaks? Is he old? Injured? Unmotivated?
Ask your employee if there is anything you can do to help increase their productivity. There is ALWAYS a reason for someone working at 1/2 to 1/3 the speed of others.
I do not want a tennis shoe shop where everyone runs and quality is crap, but there is a line where efficiency comes into place. If nothing else for the customers side . How can you justify if 3 employees take between 15-30 min and another one takes 45?
Why is he slow? Is he on the phone? Is he taking breaks? Is he old? Injured? Unmotivated?
Ask your employee if there is anything you can do to help increase their productivity. There is ALWAYS a reason for someone working at 1/2 to 1/3 the speed of others.