Management
2 Easy Steps to Ensure Success in the Next 5 Years
If I go back to school now, when I finish in four years, I’ll be 60. So, why bother? Well, you’ll be 60 in four years regardless of whether you go back to school or not. So, why not do something you enjoy? As the saying goes, if you’re not moving ahead, you’re falling behind. …
Read MoreSurprising Way to Improve Employee Productivity: Employment Handbooks!
Winter is here, and it seems to have something to prove. All over the country, states are getting hit with deep snow, cold weather, and icy conditions. You might have the desire to curl up with a good book, but being trapped inside because of the cold is actually a great time to be productive. …
Read More4 Secrets to Managing Conflict for Supervisors Stuck in the Middle
Occasionally, I’m swept up in the moment and forget the adage, “There are two sides to every story.” (In the workplace, there are even more sides than that!) After all, managing people can be a hectic job where time is at a premium and emotions sometimes get the best of us. My many years in…
Read MoreHow to Improve Evaluations to Improve Performance
Raise your hand if you dread your annual performance evaluation. Okay, stop waving your arm around; I see you! I hear you! I feel your pain! If you’re like most people, having someone judge your performance is nerve-wracking. Although the majority of people agree there is some value in performance reviews, most would gladly skip…
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