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Managing People at Work

Employee retention: Master the 10 Cs of engagement

One of the keys to creating a positive work environment is fostering engaged employees. Here are some essential considerations to keep your employees excited about coming to work and wanting to stay there.

Develop the leader within you with these steps

Want to be more than a manager? Move beyond a supervisor who simply manages a team and their daily tasks? Someone who improves as a leader and develops and inspires the individuals around them? Hopefully, your answers are yes.

How to turn poor performers into high performers

The good news is that with a little time and effort, there are plenty of ways you can transform a poor performer into one of your best. It just takes a little coaching, as opposed to simply managing an employee’s list of tasks. Here are four effective ways to coach your underperforming employees.

Customize feedback to personality type for best results

Timely, specific feedback enhances employee performance. The success of this communication rests not only in what you say but in how the individual listener interprets it. Here are six temperaments often found in workplaces and suggestions for offering feedback to each type.

The human touch: Tips for providing valuable feedback

Providing constructive feedback is a refined skill that takes practice and precision to develop. The best bosses know that giving negative feedback pairs best with camaraderie, and studies show they get the best results. Here are some strategies for providing constructive feedback of all kinds.

Retention: Understand why employees decide to stay or go

Gallup has uncovered some key trends that should interest managers determined to retain their best employees. The research makes it clear: Your employees are keeping their eyes open for new job opportunities.

Why coaching is the key to your management success

You may have the word “manager” in your title, but if you really want to effectuate change, your role is more of a coach. “You’re not playing the game, but you’re helping your team play more successfully,” says leadership expert Catherine Rymsha.

Mastering the art of persuasion: How to sell ideas to your staff

Some employees may resist your ideas, and it’s up to you to persuade them that it is worth their time and investment. For a pitch to work, you’ll need to get buy-in from your entire team, which can be easier said than done.

Conflict resolution: When to intervene

Stepping in too soon or too often takes precious time away from other managerial activities. On the other hand, conflict left unchecked may grow in severity and affect operations. When weighing what to do, these guidelines often prove useful.

Survey: We’re not investing enough in fostering connections. Here’s how to fix it

Forty-five percent of U.S. workers say employers aren’t investing in employee connection, according to a new Eagle Hill Consulting national survey.