To disagree with your boss is not a bad thing. But, like with most sensitive communication you have to consider the when, how and where. If your goal is to benefit your company, then with careful planning, you can present alternatives to your manager. Your plans will minimize the chances of you coming across as attacking ...
How to Face Bad Worker Conduct Effectively
Worker conduct can make or break a workplace morale. Your business’ success sits on a three-legged stool: workers; customers; and, you. If any of these legs are wobbly, then your business is not stable. Unlike other external forces (economy, regulations, suppliers, etc.), you can directly control these three legs. Worker Suitcase Your employees bring their personal bags ...
Worker Bad Behavior by Industries
Bad behavior at work is commonplace. We’re all guilty of occasionally calling in sick when we could have gone into work. What about the times that we’re checking social media or text messages when we should be working? Types of Bad Behavior Last month I wrote an article describing bosses' bad behavior. I also posted information describing ...
BTW–You’re Accountable For These Management Behaviors
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 ...
How does a bad boss behave?
I bet the memory of a bad boss is lurking in your work history. He was probably hot tempered or dishonest. Or perhaps she was overbearing or indifferent. Regardless of what they did, the thought of the person makes you cringe and give a sigh of relief that she or he is behind you. Peter Economy ...
Tips for a Novice Manager
The initial months for a novice manager brings demanding learning and fearful moments. A promotion to management can result from a successful professional career. Often individuals receive no formal grooming or preparation for such a big step. Consequently, there are many hidden moments of doubt and insecurity. To help mitigate the apprehension, here are two articles with informative tips for the first-time manager. Craig Cincotta ...
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