President & COO, Waste Management
Search every verified John Morris interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a May 2026 episode of the Workforce Skills Podcast, John Morris discussed the use of incentive-based systems and key performance indicators to address employee complacency and improve productivity. Morris described implementing team-based bonus structures in his estimating department, including a $3,000 monthly bonus for the entire department with $500 deductions for each estimator who fails to meet targets. He also outlined a system where $10 is deducted from a bonus pool for each instance of speeding detected at 12 miles per hour over the limit. Morris cited a recent example of over 100 gallons of paint returned from a single job, costing $3,500, as an instance of waste that such systems aim to reduce. Morris characterized some business owners as "stupid" for not adopting incentive-based approaches and encouraged salaried employees to ask their employers, "If I double the amount of work I'm bringing in, is there anything extra for me?" He argued that investing in employee incentives yields a greater return than spending on advertising, and that such systems foster peer accountability among team members. Morris stated that the goal is to increase productivity, reduce waste, improve safety, and grow profitability.
Why do salaried employees become complacent? How do you motivate teams to perform at a higher level without constantly micromanaging them? In Episode 116 of the Workforce Skills Podcast, John Morris explains why incentive-based systems and KPIs can completely change a business. John shares the exact bonus structures and accountability systems he’s implementing inside his estimating department and superintendent teams to increase productivity, reduce waste, improve safety, and grow profitability. Topics covered in this episode: * Team-based bonus structures * KPI (Key Performance Indicator)…
04/29/2026 Q&A: 15:16 Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides environmental solutions to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, and internationally. It offers collection services, including picking up and transporting waste and recyclable materials from where it was generated to a transfer station, recovery facility, or disposal site; owns and operates transfer stations; and owns, develops, and operates landfill gas-to-energy facilities that produce renewable electricity and renewable natural gas. It also op…
01/29/2026 Q&A: 20:26 Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides environmental solutions to residential, ...
10/28/2025 Q&A: 18:01 Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides environmental solutions to residential, ...
WM (formerly Waste Management) President and Chief Operating Officer John Morris joins Nicole Petallides at the NYSE to ...
06/24/2025 Q&A: Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides environmental solutions to residential, commercial, ...
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How do you balance work, self-care, and leadership? In this episode, John Morris shares actionable insights on: • Preparing for short work weeks and holidays. • The power of continuous learning and life skills training. • Transforming from follower to leader in the workplace. • Embracing a “beast mode” mindset to achieve success. Join us as we explore how personal growth and professional excellence can go hand-in-hand, even in challenging environments. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your network! New episodes every Monday on YouTube and other platforms. Sta…
07/25/2024 Q&A: 18:50 Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of environmental solutions to ...
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