Tips for Managers

Do this first to resolve conflict

December 21, 2018
When you must mediate a conflict between co-workers or employees, before you do anything else, first decide if it is hot or cold.

Manage workplace injuries

December 21, 2018
Workplace injuries are a common occurrence, so be prepared to take these steps should one of your co-workers or employees get hurt on the job.

6 critical leadership skills

November 29, 2018
If you want to be an exceptional leader, you must be able to do these 6 things.

Respond when employees insult you

November 29, 2018
Imagine this scenario: You open your email to see a message from an employee. As you read it, you discover it was sent to you by mistake, and it is highly likely the employee hoped you’d never set eyes on it. Why? Because it bashed you pretty severely.

Performance review cheat sheet

November 29, 2018
No need to dread all those performance reviews. Use these examples to write clear feedback regarding core skills necessary in today’s workplace.

Video can enhance hiring process

October 24, 2018
Implementing video into your hiring process may be the attention-grabber you need. Here are nine ways to go about it.

3 reasons employees don’t speak up

October 24, 2018
If mistakes go undetected and small issues blossom into full-blown problems, your reputation as manager is on the line. You want employees to come to you with problems. So, if they aren’t speaking up at all—or only after issues get out of hand, here’s why.

Choose the right applicant

October 24, 2018
Ensure that you’re hiring the right person for the job by offering candidates a real glimpse of what it’s like to fill the role. Here’s how.

Ease remote worker’s worries

October 24, 2018
What can you do to let remote employees know that they are assets to the team?

Increase employees’ initiative

October 24, 2018
If your employees have great potential—but rarely take initiative—they may lack the confidence to tackle problems head on. Say this to prompt them to take more initiative.