Supervision
How Independence Day Can Inspire Your Supervisory Style
Supervisors have a challenging role. They’re expected to move their team towards the organization’s strategic goals, keep their staff productive and engaged, and complete their own work, too. How do top supervisors balance it all? The 4th of July holiday, aka Independence Day, points us in the right direction. Supervisors who give their team members…
Read More3 Surprising Reasons Great Supervisors Focus on Feedback
Supervisors are familiar with giving feedback. It’s part of the job to provide both formal and informal feedback regularly. But how often do supervisors ask for feedback on their performance? It can be difficult to give unsolicited feedback to others. It’s less awkward if a person opens the door by asking how they’re doing. By…
Read MoreHow to Approach Spring Turnover with a Fresh Perspective
Spring has started here in the Midwest. The trees are budding, the grass is growing, and a few spring bulbs are starting to peek out of the ground. There’s an energy of growth and activity in the air. Even a mild case of spring fever can prompt someone to look for a new job. So…
Read MoreHow to Express Your Gratitude on Employee Appreciation Day
The first Friday in March has been set aside every year since 1995 as Employee Appreciation Day. Organizations wouldn’t be able to operate without employees. This simple fact is too often overlooked and unacknowledged. Our days are jam-packed with more to-dos than we have time to do! Use this holiday as a day to pause…
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