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March 16, 2015 by Howard Leave a Comment

How to Give Your Employees More Control Over Feedback

How to Give Your Employees More Control Over Feedback

If you’ve been carrying out the same old employee evaluations year after year and haven’t achieved the desired results, it is time to change things up. Evaluating employees is not an enviable task. Feelings can get hurt. Critical evaluations can cause employees who feel unappreciated to search for new positions. Numerous studies have shown that […]

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: employee control, Employee Feedback, employee management, employee performance review, Management Tips, supervisor tips

December 11, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Managers: Do You Recognize These Five Personality Types?

Managers: Do You Recognize These Five Personality Types?

I truly believe (and it has been my experience) that most employees bring their best selves to work.  Employees are generally very committed to doing a great job for the organization and in many cases will go above and beyond to ensure that the company is successful. But the reality is that as a manager, […]

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Performance, Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: difficult employees, Management Tips, problem employees, supervisor tips

July 9, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Worried About Your Employees Leaving? Be Proactive Instead of Reactive

Worried About Your Employees Leaving?  Be Proactive Instead of Reactive

Companies put quite a bit of time, money and effort into the recruitment and hiring process. But once the ideal candidate has been hired, all of the energy that was put into finding and hiring the “ideal” candidate suddenly dissipates. There is very little effort invested in employee development and retention once the employee walks […]

Filed Under: Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Employee Retention, Employee Retention Tips, how to keep employees, Management Tips, reasons for employee turnover, supervisor tips

April 9, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Anyone Can Be a Likeable Boss- Here’s How

Anyone Can Be a Likeable Boss- Here’s How

A leader’s likeability can directly affect the productivity levels of employees. A survey released by Tip Top Job in August 2013 showed that 86% of employees believe they are more productive if their boss is likeable. A separate study conducted by Zenger/Folkman, a leadership development consultancy, found that only 27 out of 51,836 leaders who […]

Filed Under: Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: likeable boss, Management Best Practices, supervisor tips

March 24, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Crossing the Line Between Professional and Personal May Violate Your Employees’ Rights

Crossing the Line Between Professional and Personal May Violate Your Employees’ Rights

Most managers understand that it is illegal to ask personal questions when interviewing applicants – but often forget that the same rules apply to their employees under certain circumstances.  It’s normal to make small talk and chat about your weekend, but when you are the person in charge, delving too deeply into your employees personal […]

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: best management practices, employee rights, HR Tips, Management Tips, supervisor tips

March 21, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

The Entrepreneur’s Guide to “Managing Smart”

The Entrepreneur’s Guide to “Managing Smart”

Does this ring true? You are in your element it comes to starting and growing a small business, but you feel less than confident with your employee management skills. There is a cliché that entrepreneurs are only good at starting a business but not with managing employees as their business grows. Once your company starts […]

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: manage smart, Management Best Practices, supervisor tips

April 30, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Help! We Have No Budget for Raises!

Help!  We Have No Budget for Raises!

The challenging economy has had a negative impact on many businesses. Decreased cash flow is one of the most common complaints. Less cash means tighter budgets. One of the first line items companies slash are employee raises. “Freezing” salaries comes with its own set of consequences – and employee dissatisfaction tops the list. What can you do as an employer to not only retain your valuable employees, but also keep them content? Get creative.

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: human resources, management, Management Tips, managing on a budget, salary raise, supervisor tips

March 29, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Tips for Engaging Employees in Times of Uncertainty

Tips for Engaging Employees in Times of Uncertainty

Many businesses face uncertainty at times, and this can lead employees to feel unsure and unsettled. News about the economy, downsizing in the company, or input from others in the organization can cause employees to have a bleak outlook. The last thing human resources wants is increased turnover due to a rough patch in business or a dip in revenue.

Filed Under: Employee Performance, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Employee Engagement, employee engagement strategy, HR Tips, Management Tips, managing employees, supervisor tips

January 16, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock 2 Comments

Are Your Employees Like My Pre-Schooler?

Are Your Employees Like My Pre-Schooler?

I read an interesting report today from the talent, health, and retirement and investments consultants at Mercer which said American employees, when given the choice, prefer benefits that offer immediate gratification over ones that could offer much greater value in the long term.

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Performance, Employee Retention & Engagement, Managing Employees Tagged With: best management practices, employee management, manager tips, reward employees, supervisor tips, workplace management

August 6, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock 3 Comments

Top 5 Tips for Workplace Safety

Top 5 Tips for Workplace Safety

If you’re a business owner with a brick and mortar, you’ll possibly be in need of working with contractors on-site at some point. Depending on the project, contracting work may pose hidden dangers, so it’s paramount that you plan ahead.

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies, Workplace Safety Tagged With: best management practices, Management Tips, supervisor tips, Workplace Safety

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