How should Managers work with various generations
Most of us are aware of the different age groups currently in play on the job, but how should managers work with various generations and...
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Managers, Employees and Kindness
Why do managers need to consider kindness in working with employees? Of course, we should all treat each other with respect and...
Accountability must be a job expectation
We talk about transparency and communication, but accountability is vital in running successful operations. If we don’t hold ourselves...
Should small businesses worry about pay equity?
We recently celebrated Women’s Equality Day and small businesses may wonder if they need to worry about pay equity? I would hope most...
Is safety an issue for small business?
Some business owners/leaders may wonder if safety is an issue for small business (depending on the industry of course). But setting the...
What benefits can a small business provide?
In order to compete with larger companies in recruiting, owners often wonder what benefits a small business can provide staff. We’re...
Revisit personal and employee goals
The year is past the half-way mark and what have you done with your personal and/or your employees’ goals? Have you talked about them...
Why should you recognize employee contributions?
There are lots of ways to reward employees, but managers sometimes ask why they should recognize employee contributions? After all,...
Supporting employees with brain injuries
Many employees have invisible disabilities, including those with brain injuries, that managers may not be aware of. So how can we best...
Help employees deal with a divisive political environment
Many are aware of the violence that occurred with the recent assassination attempt, but how do we help our employees deal with a divisive...
Help yourself and your employees avoid burnout
Writing this is one of those “don’t do as I do” moments. It is difficult for me to turn away from work. But I’m leaving on vacation...
How do managers motivate staff?
Working with employees is one thing, but how do managers motivate staff to excel? What can we do to help employees feel excited about...
Why should managers encourage employee vacations?
Most of us enjoy taking time off occasionally, but why should managers encourage vacations? And what does that look like? Several of us...
How can leaders increase employee retention?
None of us want to lose good employees, but what can leaders do to increase retention? One thing that doesn’t often get addressed in many...
Should managers worry about disabilities?
I’ve spoken with several groups of individuals with special needs and it isn’t unusual to find common concerns about disabilities in the...
What can managers do for employee mental health?
May is mental health awareness month, but what can managers do for employee mental health? As we spend a significant portion of our...
How do managers keep employees focused?
Unless we’re new at a job, we typically understand our responsibilities. But how do managers keep their employees focused? We have so...
Getting the most out of conferences
Leaders should engage in continuous learning, but how do we get the most out of conferences and learning opportunities? I can’t begin to...
Managers need to refocus DEI
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has gotten a lot of press over the last few years, some good, some bad. At this point, it is time...
How do you deal with a negative employee?
Most of us have encountered an employee who is never happy. For this employee, there is something wrong with every initiative that comes...
Things to Ponder
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