Posted on January 30, 2018 by
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The day has finally arrived, and your boss has called you into the office. As a result of your brilliant, hard work you have been picked as the new manager. This is a time for celebration, the day you have been looking forward to. And well it should be. It is also a time to prepare for some serious changes.… Continue reading
Posted on January 23, 2018 by
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In these days of high job turnover and the increasing preference for part-time work instead of full-time, managers are consistently faced with training new people. Many department heads think that if only they could get reliable, career-oriented employees they could quit having to focus on so much job orientation and actually get some work done.
What is easily forgotten is … Continue reading
Posted on January 2, 2018 by
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Do you sometimes feel as though you have spent your whole day taking care of employee problems? Are you doing everyone else’s work and not getting your own done? If so, your management may be out of control. It doesn’t have to be though, if you learn the art of “problem” management.
As a manager, more often than not, you … Continue reading
Posted on December 26, 2017 by
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Comments Off on Manager’s communication can count
Communication – verbal, nonverbal and written, is the core of your business. Unfortunately, this vital component is often treated as an afterthought. An ambiguous memo or poorly planned presentation may leave employees scratching their heads, or even worse, misinterpreting what was said.
As a manager, you are the company’s “communication center.” You are constantly communicating through words, gestures and facial … Continue reading
Posted on November 28, 2017 by
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Comments Off on Each worker must determine own ethics
Suppose a chronically late co-worker asks you to keep their tardiness a secret. Should you? What if a customer asks for a special discount that they did not qualify for? Do you give it to them? Imagine your boss encourages you to “fudge” on a company expense report. Can you?
hese scenarios represent ethical dilemmas that employees face frequently in … Continue reading
