Management · November 18, 2024
The word "secretary" is derived from the Latin “secretus,” meaning a key function is to handle sensitive tasks discreetly. Where is M’s flirty Miss Moneypenny when you need her? High-level executives, managers, professionals — and everyone else — have been forced to take over their own clerical tasks (and fetch their own coffee). It is more egalitarian, but does it make sense from a cost-benefit perspective?
Management · October 14, 2024
Effective management can turn a dysfunctional work team into one that operates with courtesy and engagement. However, before you implement any changes, you need to be honest about whether your actions as a manager are contributing to the problem. Once that's done, you can hold a team meeting to facilitate open discussion and define how the team will operate going forward.
June 24, 2024
Ironically, it is managers who often cringe at criticizing, even more than the rank and file on the receiving end. They hope to be respected and liked by their teams. If they are carping or overly judgmental, they fear earning a reputation as high-handed, nit-picky or mean-spirited.
Providing genuinely constructive criticism is a fine line to tread.
Human Resources · April 16, 2024
Motivating employees does not simply depend on magic or personal leadership charisma. More often, a few simple practices can boost morale and enhance your team's daily satisfaction.
Employee Benefits · May 02, 2023
"To prosper over time," Laurence Fink, CEO of BlackRock, once wrote in a public letter, "every company must not only deliver financial performance but also show how it makes a positive contribution to society." Employee volunteer programs help you align with your corporate vision by offering such opportunities to your employees and nonprofit partners. Thoughtful planning and execution are essential to having an impact on company culture and making a difference for your team and in your community
April 04, 2023
According to Leadershipexcellencenow.com, "Micromanagement is a business management style where the boss or manager controls every aspect, no matter how small, of the work done by his or her employees."
Micromanagement can make employees feel as though their boss does not trust them to do the job they were hired for. Feeling demoralized, these employees may end up leaving the company for a healthier work environment.