Performance management is one of a manager’s most important responsibilities. It helps set the tone for your entire department. Recognizing your high performers while addressing your low performers keeps your employees motivated and moving in the right direction. It tells employees what you’ve determined is important, which indicates the direction in which you’re leading the …
Having trouble keeping your employees engaged while everyone is working from home? Are you getting the sense that they’re losing their motivation? (Maybe you are too?) Many employees have been working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. For a lot of employees, it looks like this will continue for a while. In some ways, we’re …
An article from Today’s Parent popped up in my newsfeed this week describing how working parents are losing steam as they juggle working full-time jobs while also caring full-time for their children without the typical support systems. Being a working parent can already be a difficult juggling act. Add a COVID-19 pandemic shutdown to the …
Here in Georgia, there’s a lot of attention on our state right now as we’ve started reopening. Some businesses were allowed to reopen last week, and restaurants are now allowed to reopen. It’s not “business as usual,” though. For businesses that do choose to reopen, there is a list of guidelines they are required to …
For the week ending April 18, 2020, over 4 million U.S. workers filed for unemployment insurance. This means that, since March 15, over 26 million workers have filed for benefits. If you’re one of the many businesses struggling right now due to COVID-19, you may find yourself considering furloughs, layoffs, or pay reductions. This news …
With so many employees working from home right now – and many for the first time – you don’t have to look far to find stories of video conferencing fails. We’re hearing about people not wearing pants, pets interrupting meetings, children screaming, and people going to the bathroom while the cameras are still on. While …
A lot of employees are working from home during this COVID-19 pandemic. With schools and daycares closed and other caregiving options probably not available right now, many people are trying to work while also taking care of their children and playing the role of teacher. As a manager, you’re navigating your own dynamic while also …
