While writing up employees is an unpleasant task for managers, it's sometimes a necessary step to address performance issues. Employee attendance is a common problem...
When it comes to decision-making and day-to-day operations, there’s plenty of talk about and praise for senior management and lower-level employees. The senior leaders...
When you hear the term “manager,” what comes to mind? Some people may envision an individual who endlessly seems to host or attend meetings. Others may think of an...
Some level of absenteeism is normal and even a positive thing. After all, you want employees to take time off to recharge or to stay home when they’re sick. However,...
What does being a manager involve? A better question might be “What doesn’t it?” Managers play a crucial role in virtually all areas of the business environment...
News flash: The news about the workforce and the talent pipeline isn’t good, and your leadership skills will be in demand for at least the next decade. Do you want job...
The surprising truth about productivity
There is a short list of things for which nearly everyone strives. When you put that list in terms of our work, success, and...
Kings and queens have come and gone, yet suitable leadership lessons are repeated over the centuries. For example, I was pleased that at the recent British coronation,...
Does your company find itself struggling to keep up on the talent acquisition front? If so, you’re not alone. Despite a somewhat hectic job market where many companies...
We lead in a complex and uncertain world—and with uncertainty comes challenges that require leaders to be resilient. Our ability to overcome and see past challenges...
The path of least resistance is often avoidance. As a result, many managers look the other way and sweep things under the rug rather than address them head on. It’s...
Most managers understand the importance of providing timely feedback to their direct reports, but it’s important to remember that feedback isn’t just for employees....
If you don’t pay close attention to the amount of work you assign to your team, work overload can slowly creep its way into your organization — wreaking havoc and...
A lot of confusion surrounds the idea of “employee coaching,” as it invokes perceptions of coddling or otherwise spoiling employees. That couldn’t be further from...
Is putting your resume together giving you a severe case of writer’s block? If so, know that you’re certainly not alone. The quality and relevance of your resume...
For young professionals delving into leadership roles, managing employees who are older than them can be an awkward situation. But while young managers may feel awkward...
Every election is important. And we would argue that elections at the local level are the most important of all, since these elected officials are closest to the people...
What does the skills section of your resume look like? Is it a concise, ever-changing list of skills directly correlating to each job you’re applying to? Or is it an...
It’s your first day of work at a new company, and the butterflies in your stomach are going wild. You might be worrying whether you’ll make a great first...
Building and maintaining an HR department is tough for small businesses. There are so many moving parts to keep track of including changing employment laws and differing...
