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■Three difficulties of the president who are hard to understand! How to solve it?
The president is the head of the company and can run the company at his discretion. There is no need to look at the complexion of the boss, and it is a position that is socially regarded. When I was a new employee, there are many people who worked hard and wanted to become president someday. However, the president has a heavy responsibility and there is immeasurable pressure. For those who find it difficult and difficult to be the president, I will introduce how to overcome it.
1. The difficulty that many presidents feel
The president, who is the head of the company, is not only responsible for everything that happens within the company, but also for the family, life and business partners of our employees. Strategy and cash flow to keep the company alive are also important tasks of the president. The president never rests, and the pressure is not normal. I would like to introduce the difficulties that many presidents feel.
1-1. "Weight of responsibility" that cannot be tolerated
Even in the same company, the president and employees have different responsibilities. As the head of the company, the president is responsible for everything in the company and must continue to make sales in order to keep the company alive. Furthermore, the president is required to manage the company with an eye on the future as well as the present. All final decisions must be made by the president, but mistakes can change the fate of the company and cannot be tolerated. The president is constantly under pressure.
1-2. Full of money with cash flow "Weight of money"
The company isn't just when it has big sales. Even if there is no problem in the management of the company itself, sales may drop due to social conditions or disasters. But with or without sales, the president has to pay his employees. Companies that do not have sufficient funds and stable income may go bankrupt due to slight changes in the environment. It is the president's job to think about how to continuously profit to protect employment and how to respond to changes in the environment. The heads of many presidents are always full of cash.
1-3. I'm worried about what you think "employee's eyes"
The president is in a lonely position. Employees can help each other when work is difficult, and doing so creates a sense of solidarity. However, there is only one president. Even if you are a companion who was forgiving when you were employees, the relationship may change when your position changes. The feelings of the president can only be understood by the person who became the president. Sometimes the president wants to share the pain and complain, but from a standpoint, he can't say anything devious. This is because the words and actions of the president can lead to misunderstandings by employees. If you are far from the employees, you may not be able to grasp what the president himself thinks, and you may pass each other and see with white eyes.
Even if the employees do not understand it, the president must make an effort to bring the employees together and understand their feelings. Occasionally, employees may not understand and be hated. As a president, you need to be prepared to make difficult decisions to protect the company even if your employees dislike it.
2. To eliminate the difficulty, "concentrate on your work as president"
The president is constantly suffering from loneliness and anxiety. You may not be able to sleep if you think that your judgment was correct or that there was another better way. Many presidents are about to be overwhelmed by the pressure that the company may go bankrupt if the cash flow goes wrong. However, even if you think about it, you will not be anxious. It's a waste of energy to think about a crisis that hasn't happened. Focusing only on what you should do as president is the best way to get rid of your anxieties and move your company for the better.
Organize what you should do and focus only on your work
It is important for the president to do his best to do the work that only the president can do. First of all, it is recommended to organize the work to be done as president. It is also important to streamline your work so that you can focus on your work. Traveling does not exhaust your physical strength, and you can use it to collect information about the other party, prepare for meetings, or take a short break during the travel time to improve work efficiency. Hire a driver or secretary for best performance.
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■Is it natural that the president's working hours are long? Two ways to use your time efficiently
■ Is it natural that the president's working hours are long? Two ways to use your time efficiently
I'm busy working long hours every day, but I think there are many people who leave long working hours as they are because they are the president. You shouldn't leave long working hours just because you're the president, but think about what you can do to work efficiently. In this article, we will explain the disadvantages of long working hours and how to increase productivity and work efficiently.
1. The president is not subject to the Labor Standards Law! Even the president who has been working all the time
The Labor Standards Law stipulates guidelines that are the minimum standards for workers required to work. Workers are hired and do not have the authority to decide on working hours, wages, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to firmly protect the rights of workers under the Labor Standards Law so that they will not be forced to work long hours or be hired at unreasonably low wages. On the other hand, managers such as the president and sole proprietor are people who are in a position to hire people. Since I have some decision-making power, I am not a worker in the sense that I am in a position where I can manage myself without observing my rights under the Labor Standards Law. In other words, the president does not have a fixed working time and may work long hours without holidays.
2. There is also the disadvantage that productivity decreases if you work without holidays.
It is said that working long hours has the disadvantage of reducing productivity. In the 2017 Annual Economic and Fiscal Report released by the Cabinet Office, there is a report in Chapter 2 on changes in working styles and their impact on the economy and people's lives. The report states that internationally, countries with shorter working hours per capita have higher productivity per capita. In addition, as of 2015, Germany, which has the shortest working hours per person among OECD countries, has a total working hours of 1300 hours, which is about 80% of the total working hours of Japan. However, Germany's per capita labor productivity has been found to be nearly 50% above Japan's standards. From this result, you can see that it is not enough to work long.
3. How to be more productive and reduce working hours
How can you be more productive and work less hours?
3-1. Focus on "President's work"
It is important for the president to concentrate on work that only the president can do. Some presidents who work long hours do their own work that can be left to employees or outsourced. The president's job includes thinking about management strategies, building and instilling the company's philosophy and vision, and protecting employees and their families. If your company is still small, new customer acquisition and marketing strategies will also be important. If you work long hours while spending time on work that can be done by someone other than the president, there is a risk that your job as president will be neglected. Thinking about what should be the top priority in running a company, I think we should have as much time as possible for work that only the president can do.
3-2. Let's take a break
The first benefit of taking a break is the relief of tension. It may take about 15 minutes, so taking a break between work will relieve tension and relieve fatigue. It is also important to take a short break by taking advantage of the gap time such as travel time. The second is to be able to switch feelings. If you concentrate too much, your field of vision may be narrowed, but the president's work cannot be done with a narrow field of vision. Take a break and switch your mind to regain a broader perspective. The third is to reduce careless mistakes. If you work for a long time, your brain will get tired and you will lose your concentration. Regain concentration and reduce small oversights by exercising and drinking.
You should review how you spend your time so that you don't work long hours
The president should concentrate on the work that only the president can do. Why not hire a driver or secretary to avoid working long hours? If you are driving and traveling on your own, hiring a driver will allow you to spend your travel time on breaks. Think hard for the development of your company and not to harm your own health.
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