The interview went well, and you’ve made an offer to a new employee. That’s exciting! But now the real work begins: Onboarding. You need to set the employee up not just to be prepared and comfortable in their new position but for success as defined by both the company and the employee. You want to…
For generations, leadership within a company was expected to be strong, forceful, sometimes blunt, and maybe even unyielding. Employees were expected to comply with every order, demand, and instruction without question or concern; just do your job because I’m the boss, and I said so. Times have changed! The pandemic really shone a light on…
Managers get pulled in a million directions at once. You need to lead your team, sometimes play counselor, find time to complete your own tasks, troubleshoot, stay in constant communication with your own leadership, and then also motivate your team to keep their productivity up. It’s so easy to see how burnout happens! But as…
Feedback is crucial for maximizing the value of your team. However, not all feedback is the same. By mastering the four types of workplace feedback, you can target your communication to the situation and get the most out of your employees. Few people doubt the overall value of feedback. Even negative feedback has its place,…
If you’re managing staff members who work remotely, setting your team up for success is more important than ever. As the telecommuting economy booms, you need to be prepared to accommodate and effectively manage your remote workers. Managing remote workers isn’t just about making sure tasks get done, you always want to focus on making…
One of the most important aspects of your job is your supervision. Great leaders make time for their workers, provide detailed feedback, and show appreciation. It’s essential for you to feel recognized in the workplace because overlooked staff members typically experience low morale and decreased performance. If you’re feeling like your boss is not invested…
Evaluating your systems should be a way of life, especially at the beginning of the year. Take a good hard look at how you can improve your processes early in 2019. Today we’re focusing on onboarding. But how can you measure where you might be going wrong? One way to know your onboarding process isn’t…
Requesting a raise from your supervisor can be a difficult conversation. What if they say no? What if they offer you something insulting? How can you adequately prepare for the conversation? If you’re looking for a raise, there are a few tricks and methods that can help. Here are our tips on how to ask…
The holiday season is a busy time of the year. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when employees frequently become distracted. Your workers may be focused on festivities, eager for a trip to see family, or worried about fulfilling all of their family obligations – and their performance on the job can sometimes suffer because of…
Is your boss micromanaging everything you do and not letting you perform your work independently? It can be frustrating to feel your boss doesn’t trust you and worrisome to work with your boss constantly looking over your shoulder. If you find yourself in this situation, some of the steps you can take include: Understanding their…
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