Managing People at Work

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Managing People at Work

For new managers: Getting comfortable with the power of your position

Taking on your first managerial role represents a significant career milestone. Chances are you feel equally excited and nervous about accepting a role requiring responsibility over others. Your organization’s leaders recognize that you have the right combination of technical and interpersonal skill

How managers can help support employees’ well-being

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five Americans live with a mental illness. A survey of 1,000 American workers by ResumeLab found that 68% of respondents worry that disclosing a mental-health condition would harm their professional reputation. You must emphasize your comp

Keeping it civil: Pinpointing and confronting bullies in the workplace

Bullies don’t exist solely as high school students in coming-of-age movies from the early 2000s—they have an alarming presence in the modern workplace. You may manage employees who fit the description, but their pushiness and tactics of outright intimidation have prevented anyone from coming forward

From friends to friendly: Anticipate change as the new boss

Some friendships remain solid when one person becomes the other’s boss. Maintenance requires good communication and firm boundaries, and acknowledging challenges from the get-go helps. Do not be surprised, though, if the nature of the bond moves from “friends” to “friendly.”

How to be a good role model

Employees often look up to their managers for guidance, inspiration and leadership. Therefore, managers must exemplify the traits and behaviors they wish to see reflected in their teams. Here are five ways managers can be good role models.

Ways to recognize team members on Employee Appreciation Day and beyond

On the horizon on March 1st is Employee Appreciation Day, but one day isn’t enough to give your employees the praise they deserve. Showing constant appreciation can seem daunting, but it doesn’t take much to show your team you notice their hard work.

3 strategies for making “tough talks” a little easier

While not their favorite aspect of the job, managers know that sometimes needing to hold difficult discussions with employees comes with the role. When performance lags or bad behavior affects the workplace, a leader cannot stay silent. Failure to address problems just keeps them around longer.

Identifying your strengths and weaknesses: Self-awareness holds the key

Managing a diverse group of personalities can be challenging. Ultimately, a team’s success hinges on recognizing and leveraging each person’s strengths and unique abilities. But that begins with self-awareness. You must first understand how you lead to empower a team or an individual’s engagement in

When terminations are required, always proceed with dignity

Sometimes, managers must terminate employees even during good economic times. The reasons are many. An employer may choose to move in a different direction, requiring it to shed workers with skills no longer needed now that the mission has changed. Then there’s the case of the underperforming employ

3 ways to handle use of sick leave with employee well-being and productivity in mind

Studies show that since the pandemic, employees are taking much-needed sick days to prioritize their physical and mental well-being. Based on data from more than 30,000 small and mid-sized businesses that use Gusto, a payroll and HR platform, 30% of all employees have taken sick leave. That’s a 42%