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Workforce Management
Reducing Workplace Sexual Harassment: A Proactive Approach
Each day seems to bring a new report of sexual harassment complaints against celebrities, politicians, and other high-profile individuals. In recognition of what the publication has termed a “revolution of refusal,” Time recently named “The Silence Breakers” as the 2017 Person of the Year – highlighting the growing number of women and men who have Read More
The Aftermath of a Crisis: What Happens Next?
Imagine your organization has just been through a traumatic event. Perhaps an employee has died or been seriously injured on the job, or your workforce has been drastically reduced by downsizing. Or, an outside event, such as the recent tragic mass shootings, has left your employees feeling afraid and vulnerable. Unfortunately, these critical incidents can Read More
Difficult Conversations at Work
A Guide for Supervisors
Management can have great rewards, and great challenges. Handling a difficult conversation—delivering bad news or discussing an uncomfortable subject—is definitely one of the toughest parts of the job. It must be, or else why would so many supervisors go out of their way to avoid doing it? Yet try as they might, the truth is Read More
4 Ways to Improve Unhealthy Rivalries in the Workplace
When most people think of a workplace rivalry, they think of competition. Competition is a natural and inevitable force within a growing and thriving workplace. Employees compete for recognition and promotions. Your sales team competes for new business. Even some wellness programs promote rivalry in the form of challenges and incentives. In many cases, workplace Read More
From Mediocre to Marvelous
6 Tips for Making a Megastar Manager
Managers make or break organizations. Managers hire, fire, promote, coach, counsel, discipline, delegate assignments and recognize employees. Beyond those necessary responsibilities, managers play a critical role in employee satisfaction. You’ve heard the saying, “People leave managers, not companies.” Employee engagement, employee retention, and a positive workplace culture are all linked to management. Consider the following, Read More