As herds get larger, more and more dairy labor must be recruited and trained. Training becomes more critical, because the dairy operation becomes more complex and management has less daily contact with each worker. We normally think of labor problems as being associated only with hired labor, but there may well be family labor or relatives or even partners involved that create personal problems very similar to those encountered when managing hired labor. In fact among the labor management problems, one of the most serious may be in working out compatible father-son arrangements. Successful labor managers use a positive or human relations approach.
People like to be treated with dignity and understanding by their associates.
If treated in this manner they will reflect these things. If a reprimand is necessary, it should be done in private. People like to be productive. Training, good supervision, and well-planned work routines go a long way toward making employees productive. People like recognition.