“Instead of uplifting others, it creates the opportunity or the space for others to start showing up the same way, which can have an unproductive, compounding effect.” How to handle toxic employees Toxic employees can be tough to handle. Although the situation might be awkward or ...
I wonder if you can spot some familiar time-wasting tasks here? Task #1: Meetings with a Lack of Gender and Direction One of the biggest time wasters is that of an unnecessary meeting which, not only gets sidetracked, but runs longer than stated and ends up proving unproductive. This waste...
Negative, unproductive or unengaged team members don’t carry their weight and will affect the group’s morale and effectiveness. As a supervisor, it can be stressful and awkward to manage a “bad apple.” But left unchecked, these poor performers will jeopardize the team and even the organiz...
When employees are on the move—drivers, landscapers, home health aides, for example—it’s especially difficult to know if they’re really where they’re supposed to be. They could stop at Starbucks for a few minutes, go home to let the dog out, or not even show up to work at all...
Remember that a calm person is far more likely to be successful than one who is out of control. Responding in a reactive, emotional way is unproductive, so it is best to de-personalize the person’s actions as a start. Address the behavior immediately, don’t ignore it ...
Unproductive work: Overloaded team members may have to turn to multitasking to get through the day. This can end up with a “quantity over quality mindset” when it comes to getting through a large to-do list which is unproductive overall. Increased turnover: If team members feel burnt out...
Now that we’ve introduced you to workload management, let’s take a look at how you can efficiently manage your employees’ workload. Here are six easy tips you can follow to ensure efficient workload management: 1. Identify the tasks that need to be completed The first step in managing...
integration, which is another term that some use for the concept of the give and take, tug and pull between work and personal life. So how can employers meet the diverse needs and desires of their employees and achieve work-life balance, particularly if it means something different to each ...
Take charge of your employee feedback with our examples of formal, informal, and constructive techniques, and tips for successful employee discussions.
Lastly, make sure that you clearly define everyone’s roles and responsibilities. Each individual will likely manage a more focused extension of their current responsibilities. However, there may be an overlap between employees or a need to focus on one area of your business that could make the...