Test For Training New Employees

[Vanquish Auto]

I am retraining one of my workers today. I got the idea to hide $50 (2x$20’s & 2x$10’s) in the vehicle before he started working on it this morning.
I did for two reasons. The first was to see if he was skipping over the areas that I was hiding the bills. The second was to see if he would tell me that he found them or just not say anything and keep them.

Has as anyone else tried stuff like that with their employees?

[sudsmobile]

Point of fact, 2 $20s and 2 $10s is $60.

No, I don't think I would try that. I might hide like some peanuts or goldfish to see if he was missing areas, I don't like the integrity check. If you think he's dishonest, fire him.

[camaro2ssblack]

The real question is...where did the extra $10 go?

Did it Vanquish? lol

[sudsmobile]

The real question is...where did the extra $10 go?

Did it Vanquish? lol

The guy was so honest he put in $10 of his own money. LOL

[Mike Phillips]

For what it's worth...

I've had numerous people take our 3-day class over the years that own detailing businesses and they tell me that when they hire a new detailer the first thing they make them do is read my book, "The Complete Guide to a Show Car Shine" and then give them a test afterwards.

{The create the test from info in the book)


FWIW

[Vanquish Auto]

I actually meant two $5’s. LOL. I had a brain lapse for second.

This is a close friend I’m trying to help out with a job and he’s helping me with more volume of vehicles.I mainly did it just to see if he was hitting the area I put it in.

Good point Mike. I’ve had him read some items and watch some videos on basic items. I’m trying to bring him up to another level but he seems to be stuck on the same tasks I started him off on. But your book may be a good idea.

[Vanquish Auto]

Point of fact, 2 $20s and 2 $10s is $60.

No, I don't think I would try that. I might hide like some peanuts or goldfish to see if he was missing areas, I don't like the integrity check. If you think he's dishonest, fire him.

If it was anyone else I would. But I’ve known this guy for 20 some years and I’m just trying to help him out. He’s kind of down on his luck and needs a little direction.

[ScottH]

You mentioned he was a close friend. If that is the case he should already have your trust, no?

ScottH

[rlmccarty2000]

If you even think he is dishonest don’t hire him. It will save you heartache down the road when you have to fire him or something worse happens.

[LEDetailing]

No one has asked the $50.00 question. Where are you hiding the money?