Talk straight with employees—and be specific
If an employee is not meeting expectations, it’s the manager’s job to point that out—and be specific.
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Remote termination: Consider these 3 factors
Now that many employees telework at least some of the time, terminations have gotten more complicated. Do you wait to deliver the bad news when employees come into work? Do you order all affected employees into the office for a mass firing? If you’re considering remote terminations even for employee
Warn supervisors against screening applicants by national origin
This seems obvious, but apparently it needs restating: Managers and supervisors should never consider where an applicant was born when making hiring decisions. Two recent cases illustrate the peril.
Check for possible retaliation before approving discipline
Before approving a termination, always review the case details. Be on the lookout for signs that the action might be motivated by a supervisor’s attempt to retaliate against the employee.
Relatively few employees continue to work remotely
The percentage of employees working remotely has fallen to near pre-pandemic levels, according to data released in early April by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How to manage union-organizing conflicts
Union organizing in the private sector is on the rise. Young Gen Z workers are taking matters into their own hands and forming micro-unions consisting of just a few employees at coffee shops, restaurants, retail stores and other workplaces. Managers and supervisors must be ready to respond in a way
5 ways to energize your next staff meeting
In theory, staff meetings should inform your staff of new developments, offer the chance to brainstorm solutions and motivate them to achieve their performance goals. In practice, meetings are often boring and unproductive, especially with no agenda or staff participation/engagement. The good news?
Words have consequences: Reminders for choosing your words wisely
It’s simple advice: Think before you speak. But it’s something we all often need to be reminded of, not just during those difficult conversations. Choose your words wisely when it comes to a variety of interactions, including recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, training, performance evaluations,
Tracking your turnover metrics
With unemployment figures remaining low and vacancies often hard to fill, companies keep a watchful eye on retention rates. Smart managers, though, go beyond corporate stats—they scrutinize the turnover metrics of their own teams.
How to master the art of leadership, communication and teambuilding
New leaders often face the combined challenges of continuing as individual contributors while assuming responsibility for others’ work. It’s never an easy balance, but there are certain insights that can help you keep a healthy perspective.