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Management toolbox: Letters of clarification and decision-making leaves

As a manager, you are no doubt well-versed in taking disciplinary actions and the necessary paper trail that entails. But are you aware of two valuable tools, less severe in nature, that can help solve performance issues?

8 key components for building retention and engagement

As the workforce changes and new workers with diverse expectations join your team, it’s important to consider the value that each employee contributes. Hilary McClain, human resources consultant at McClain Resources, believes the key is to start from the beginning by establishing a commitment from e

Use these strategies to lower your insecurity and raise your confidence levels

Team members look to their managers as lifelines within the organization. Leaders who are unsure of themselves make those working under them uneasy. How can a manager boost self-confidence both for his or her own sake as well as for that of the company? Try these strategies.

Use performance logs to simplify employee reviews

50% of employees who accept job offers never start work

Among candidates who recently accepted an offer, 47% said they were still open to other job offers after accepting a position, while 42% believed they could find a better job if they continued looking.

Brace for more lawsuits claiming violations of employees’ religious rights

EEOC complaints based on religious accommodations had already increased substantially over the last two fiscal years. In 2021, there were 2,111 religious-discrimination charges. By the end of fiscal year 2022, that number had jumped to 13,814. That number may increase yet again in the wake of the Su

How compassionate leadership drives well-being and delivers results

In his book The Double Bottom Line: How Compassionate Leaders Captivate Hearts and Deliver Results, Donato Tramuto makes a convincing case that organizational success will result if leaders inspire their teams to achieve goals through trust, teamwork and empowerment.

Introduce realistic task delegation into your management with these strategies

Delegation is one of the most important aspects of a proficient manager, but it can also feel like one of the most difficult. Catherine Rymsha, Ed.D., lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, recently hosted a presentation focused on a variety of topics including delegation and time management,

Actionable ways to promote intergenerational harmony among your staff

Unfortunately, bringing together workers from multiple generations also can result in tensions. What can a manager do to reap the benefits of multiple generations working together and reduce the chances of them butting heads? Try these strategies.

When compensation makes news, expect workers to demand higher pay

Two remarkable events that took place in August may signal an accelerating trend: Employers should prepare to offer higher pay if they want to retain workers.