Managing remote employees: 4 tips to make it work
Managing teleworkers can be challenging at times, especially if supervisors are also working remotely. However, it can be done. Here are some practical tips for making remote work productive.
Phil Ash
Debunking 7 productivity myths and unlocking efficiency
There is a short list of things for which nearly everyone strives. When you put that list in terms of our work, success and career, productivity is one of those desirable outcomes. When something is both important and desirable, you would think we would have a clear picture of it. Instead, there are
Do they just have the ‘blahs’ or is staff burned out?
Today’s workers feel the strain of maintaining high performance in an environment that makes success decidedly more difficult. It’s important for managers to be able to identify and deal with burnout—the loss of interest and motivation that can result from workplace pressures.
Return to office: Mind the gap between employers, employees
Nearly a third of employees required to come back to the workplace said their commitment to stay with their organization had decreased.
How to keep new employees productive & engaged
When employees quit shortly after being hired, the departure is a gut punch to productivity and adds unnecessary costs. Plus, it can send unsettling shock waves to employees. Managers set the foundation for good employee relationships during the hiring process and in those first weeks on the job. He
Pregnant employee? You’re not their doctor and you don’t know what’s best for her!
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act takes effect June 27. In the run-up to that date, the EEOC has begun filing pregnancy-discrimination lawsuits at a rapid clip. For example, it just sued a bar over allegations that managers adopted a paternalistic approach to pregnancy, resulting in the firing of a
3 ways to transform your managers into coaches
Companies looking for long-term success build managers who guide teams beyond day-to-day operations. Leaders with solid coaching skills inspire their charges to reach higher levels—and take the organization to new heights. Could your managers pay more attention to the coaching aspect of their role?
Leadership advice through the centuries: Inspire and seize opportunities
Kings and queens have come and gone, yet suitable leadership lessons are repeated over the centuries. When succession happens and royal leaders are crowned, it’s a moment that (if done well) inspires hope, optimism and a sense of purpose.
5 ways for leaders to increase confidence and build resilience
We lead in a complex and uncertain world—and with uncertainty comes challenges that require leaders to be resilient. Our ability to overcome and see past challenges helps our teams do the same. One way we can build our resilience is to increase our confidence. Here are five ways to strengthen that c
Nearly 4 in 10 professionals report rising burnout
Burnout is the workplace problem that just won’t go away, according to new research from employment and outplacement firm Robert Half. In a survey of more than 2,400 U.S. professionals, 38% of respondents reported being more burned out now than they were a year ago.