So I am a business owner. I employ 5 people currently. The current status of work, workers, work culture, employee and employer relations, antiwork, etc has me concerned. Not concerned that I am going to immediately lose any employees, however I don't want to perpetuate negative employment culture.
I'm in a unique position for the first time in my life. Ive always been an employee. I am trying to be the boss ive always wanted, but feel like i am getting caught up in the “business side” and am losing touch with being a worker. I took over a business 1 year ago and am doing my annual reflection/review/planning and would love to hear some feedback. I've raised wages of the entire staff by 9%. I rolled out an unlimited PTO policy, and give each employee 2 hours of my time, uninterrupted each week to focus on goals, struggles, training, or just good soup recipes they are working on.
Still, I have this feeling of existential dread and feeling that I'm not doing enough to take care of my employees. So I'm asking for insights.
What's something you wish your employer would do or implement that would improve your quality of life or job satisfaction?
What's something a good leader/boss/employer does regardless of industry?
Why did you quit your last job?
Advice, input, or words of wisdom is appreciated.