Memos to Managers

Tears, fears & cheers: How did your workplace handle the post-election fallout?

11/18/2016

The American workplace has had 10 days to absorb the most surprising presidential election in our lifetimes. Since then, the full range of human emotion, from grief to glee, has played out in offices, shops and warehouses—a volatile mix that caused arguments and some violence among co-workers. Here are four things that any supervisor or HR professional should remember when facing a highly charged emotional issue in the workplace …

Managing is a matter of trust

11/06/2016

How to get your employees to believe in you, the organization and its mission.

How to get the most from your exit interviews

10/27/2016

From both sides of the table, exit interviews are not a comfortable situation. But organizations can gain a lot of valuable information that can help improve the workplace culture and reduce turnover.

Conducting successful job interviews: A manager’s guide

09/22/2016

While managers are typically a major part of the hiring and interview process, they’re often short on experience, confidence or time. Here are some tips to help managers get the most out of the process and possibly avoid litigation down the road.

The 5-step plan for handling an employee’s 2-weeks’ notice

08/06/2016

For a smooth exit that’s favorable to both employee and employer, follow these steps for any departure.

10 common phrases that turn employees against you

08/03/2016

Managers are human. You’re bound to make some unfortunate word choices now and then. But employees will give you a pass on those annoying expressions for only so long. Spew these 10 phrases at your peril.

… a worker’s not ready for a job he wants

06/28/2016

Here are some guidelines on how to respond to an employee who wants to take on a job you believe he is not able to do.

Here comes the summer help!

05/26/2016

How to welcome, prep and manage those seasonal employees.

… on-the-job socializing gets out of hand

03/14/2016

Usually, it takes just a few employees to set the bar for over-socializing in the workplace. But such banter can seriously interfere with productivity.

Don’t add fuel when you fire: 6 tips for terminations

03/10/2016

If you supervise employees in any capacity, there will come a time when you need to let someone go. Here are some tips for making the best of a bad situation.