Managers are accountable for a world of duties, mostly supervisory in nature. The best bosses recognize that the people-side of a manager’s job is critical to operations. A manager is accountable for what? The Harvard Business Review defined management as “the responsibility for the performance of a group of people.” I like this explanation because it points ...
Managing productivity is a key responsibility of leaders. A team leader oversees the workloads of others while handling her/his personal production. Often there is a climate of interruptions and distractions that clash with the ability to focus on tasks and projects. As a supervisor you should come to the fore and seek ideas to alter ...
Savvy leaders know that a way to inspire employees is to extend credit to individuals. Recognition contributes to employee motivation and produces job satisfaction. Sounds simple, right? But what usually takes place is managers don’t recognize workers. Management doesn’t recognize the people who came up with a concept. They overlook those workers who helped a program grow and blossom into a company success. Certainly, a worst ...
Hire the best person – that’s a tall order, but a key one for a small business owner’s success. A poor hiring decision will impact your bottom line. You will waste time and money upfront, and later you’ll spend time fixing trouble. And, let’s face it, employee problems are painful to solve. A bad hire affects ...
Although spring has just started, business owners should start planning a summer vacation. Plans should balance the need for a summer break and business activities. Employee Vacations A helpful place to start is to examine your vacation policy. Do you have one? Is it written? Are your employees aware of it? Spend time examining and updating it. ...
March 4th is Employee Appreciation Day in the U.S., and there are many ways that you as an employer can show your employees that you care. As well as providing a job and a salary, it is always a good idea to go the extra mile and let your team know just how much you ...
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