Managing People at Work

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Communication

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Are your words of praise getting through to employees?

Smart managers know the importance of recognizing the achievements and contributions of those they supervise. Praise improves morale, motivates people to work harder and plays a large role in worker retention.

Prepare to manage election-related workplace tensions

Political tensions are running just as hot at work as they are on cable TV and the internet. A new survey by ResumeBuilder.com reveals worrisome workplace trends tied to next Tuesday’s election. Many of the 1,000 managers who responded to the survey expect those tensions will continue to intensify e

Making the case for overcommunication

Everyone is bombarded with emails, phone calls and texts. Full inboxes and endless meetings can create hesitancy in sharing another message with your team. However, when employees feel you withhold information, it can dampen morale and fuel uncertainty. So how do you fulfill your staff’s desire for

Expert communication: A core management skill for new managers

You’re a new manager brimming with enthusiasm and eager to prove your value. However, you will quickly learn that mastering the various management skills at once is impractical, so it’s okay to prioritize competencies most critical to your current situation. There are five vital areas to begin your

Context: One of the most important traits leaders must share

When you think of things managers must share with employees, you likely jump to vision, goals, strategies, plans and feedback. As important as all those items are, the best managers share context first. To do this is to let people know more about the situation they are considering.

Refresher: How to communicate clearly and deliver messages effectively

Superior communication skills are especially important for managers, as poor communication from a manager can lead to a lack of trust and low employee engagement. And one of the most important skills for delivering messages is clarity.

The 4 communication styles and how to manage each

Communication is the foundation that supports every successful team. How you interact with your employees can significantly impact productivity, morale and the workplace environment, so it’s critical to understand why people communicate the way they do.

Promote respectful workplace communications with 10 actionable strategies

You’re not alone if you’re concerned about maintaining a civil workplace during the run-up to elections this fall. Some employers have considered banning political discussions altogether, but that approach can backfire. Bernadette Jones, co-founder and CEO of HR consulting firm Visionova, has a more

Think you’re providing valuable feedback to high performers? Think again

In a paradoxical twist, new research suggests that the more valuable an employee is, the less valuable the feedback they receive. High performers are inundated with praise but lack the concrete, specific input needed to fuel their continued development.

Communicate change by utilizing these 7 tactics

When leading your team through a process change, communicate early and often. Developing a robust communication plan won’t eliminate all stress, but it will set your team up for the best transition possible. These seven steps can guide what to include in a change management communication plan.