5 musts for new managers
Looking for ways to start your new position on the right foot? The following actions will serve you well from day one and beyond.
Managing People at Work
How to climb to the top of the “favorite managers” list
As managers, it’s our responsibility to deliver results and openly communicate with and support our teams, especially when the going gets tough. Managers who stick by their employees through thick and thin win their team members’ hearts and boast better retention rates.
7 things employees want you to say more often
Sure, it would be nice to tell your workers they are all getting raises or that they can take the rest of the day off. Unfortunately, managers do not get to utter these words very often. There are some phrases, however, that you can employ on a more regular basis to perk up ears and boost morale. Tr
The great manager checklist: How do you stack up?
How do you know what excellent management looks like? We’ve compiled a checklist that contains all the attributes of a great manager. By improving your management skills, you’ll enjoy increased employee retention rates, lower turnover, higher levels of engagement and better employee performance.
How managers can prepare employees for their first 90 days
Nailing the onboarding process is crucial for retaining top talent and securing a low turnover rate at your organization, so implementing a 90-day plan for all new hires is essential. Here’s a detailed framework you can use to develop 90-day onboarding plans at your organization.
Want to annoy your staff? Use these words
Let’s face it. As a manager, you are going to annoy some of your employees at least some of the time. A recent survey performed by Preply helps you annoy them a little less. They surveyed a thousand people to learn the most annoying buzzwords. Try to keep these from popping up during your next meeti
How to get your boss to sign off on training
Your job is to convince those at the top that the training expenses will pay off in the future. There are a few ways you can go about getting your boss to sign off on training programs.
4 ways to navigate dotted-line reporting
Being part of an organizational structure in which employees serve more than one boss can make these staff members feel like a confused spider caught in a tangled web. Companies often employ such “dotted line” arrangements to use employees efficiently and reduce budgetary expenses. As a manager, att
Adapt these behaviors to drive engagement and retention
Remember the saying “people don’t quit jobs, they quit managers”? Well, it still rings true. Most of the core reasons people quit their jobs are driven from the top. Organizations looking to improve employee retention need to start with effective leadership, according to Paycor, provider of HR and p
Keep it Legal: Manager responsibilities for family and medical leave
Employee work-life balance is critical for companies to attract, retain and engage employees. Managers are encouraged to focus on how many hours and how much stress an employee is undertaking and to react to any excess. While attendance is important, managers must be aware of employees’ protections