Let’s face it: dealing with poor performance at work is probably your least favorite part of the day. But do you know how to manage bad performance in an efficient and effective way? This guide will share what not to do when managing employees who aren’t fulfilling their responsibilities. Ignore the situation. When an employee […]
Archives for September 2011
When the Workplace Bully is the Manager – 3 Tips
As a manager, you may already have experience supervising team members who bully others with behavior that is intimidating, humiliating, or just downright mean. But what can you do if the bully who’s dragging down the workplace is a fellow manager? The bully might belittle or embarrass her own charges. Or perhaps the workplace bully […]
How Not to Manage – Views from an Employee
If you’re looking to the net for ways to establish yourself as a manager then a big thumbs up from this author for trying to improve your style. But be warned, there are many management mantras out there that will do their best to feed the ego and blind you with long words but not […]
Managing Diversity in the Workplace – A Supervisor’s Guide
If you were to take a snapshot of the American workforce now, it would look very different than it did just two generations ago. Today’s workplace features a variety of employees, from women to immigrants, from Millennials to Boomers. But managing diversity in the workplace does present challenges. Employees come into the work environment with […]
Tips for Handling Problem Employees
When confronted with problematic employees, the first thing to do is assess the situation. If you take time to collect the information about the “who, what, where, why and how’s” of the problem it will make it easier to find a balanced approach to the best solution. When confronted with difficult situations, consider the following […]
3 Ways To Be Accountable
Most business executives relish the perceived power behind the word accountability. For employees, accountability represents either a welcomed set of expectations that drive performance, or it becomes a marker that conjures up concerns of not being able to meet the expectation. As business leaders, we are constantly trying to get the team to deliver. We […]
Measuring Employee Performance- A Guide For Employers
Managing employee performance is a day-to-day task, not a once-a-year obligation. These tips can not only help you determine where a worker falls on a rating scale but also help you take the next steps for both underachievers and top performers. Before the Appraisal Period: Putting more thought and effort into the initial performance standards […]
Common Employee Management Mistakes That Employers Make
Employee management is not an exact science. At the same time, research proves that certain manager mistakes can have a devastating impact on employee morale, operational productivity, and the company’s bottom line. Have you been trapped by one of these six common employee management mistakes? 1. Managing the Masses Do you view “the department” as […]
How To Choose HR Services: Tips For Small Businesses
How much time are you spending in the “HR office” instead of your own office? If your business does not have an HR professional on staff or an HR services provider waiting on call, you could be shortchanging your company and spreading your talents too thin. HR specialists can help with a number of tasks, […]
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