Relations With Colleagues & Supervisors

If you are asked to write a performance evaluation for another employee it can put you in an awkward position. Of course you don’t want to look like a jerk and rat out a fellow employee, but...

Insubordination means disobedience or refusal to adhere to a supervisor or authority figure's rules. It is generally applied in the workplace to employees who defy their managers.

With employee performance evaluations there’s always room to improve—on both sides. But how does the employer accurately convey those things that need to be improved without offending the...

The concept of having employees write their own performance evaluations has become more popular in the corporate world. With more managers taking on a growing number of responsibilities, it is...

These are a few steps to help you get a hold on difficult employees. #1 How to approach the employee. #2 How to get the employee to take to heart what you are telling him or her .#3 How to either...

The Railway Premises Act is an act of Parliament relating to railway employees in the United Kingdom. The law, which was introduced in 1962 and adopted the following year, ensures that railroad...

Are you the head of an office where your employees just focus on their work and try get out as soon as their nine-to-five shifts have expired? This may seem like an ordinary thing, but are your...

Whether you're organizing a holiday office party or devising ice breakers for an upcoming meeting or corporate event, set up entertaining office party games that also encourage teamwork. Choose...

As any business owner knows, the success of a company is not only dependent on quality work, but also on the teamwork of its employees. The classic definition of a team is a group of people...

Although occasional employee complaints about the workplace shouldn't elicit panic, it's essential to address this negativity before it cripples workplace productivity and enthusiasm. Showing...

Diversity is a broad category, one that refers to differences in race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or nationality. Diversity essentially means differences. Workplaces...

Getting qualified, talented employees is half the battle---keeping them interested and engaged is the other half. It can be incredibly easy for employees to get into a routine of doing the job...

Employees are an important resource and sometimes they don't feel appreciated. When employees do not feel appreciated, it can affect employee morale and sometimes even productivity. These are some...

Supervisors must develop effective communication skills to enable them to better supervise their employees and to do a better job themselves. Employees look to supervisors to provide them...

If you’re in charge of writing or coordinating a staff newsletter, it can be challenging to get people to read it. But if you follow these simple steps you can get everybody excited about your...

The traditional manager-employee performance appraisal can divert valuable supervisory assets (time, attention and brain power) from the daily company mission. As this is taking place, the...

Manage your employees effectively so that you are respected and your employees feel valued. How do you get your employees to do what you want them to do and even more?

Performance appraisals are an important tool for employees and management. The help the employee to know what he or she has done well (really well in some cases) and what they can improve on. They...

You will learn how to be a good manager, keep your employees, and create a welcoming happy environment.

The world is diverse and each day more and more people come together who have different cultural and religious backgrounds. What if this is the case in your office setting and you want to...

In good and bad economic times, finding innovative ways to improve employee productivity makes good business sense. Don't wait until things get out of hand to address issues with efficiency....

Becoming a leader in your role as owner, manager, supervisor, or administrator can have many advantages over being a boss. If you want your employees to be autonomous and independent in their...

Diversity training in the workplace is becoming more popular. The practice is rooted in the understanding that a globalization of the workforce places individuals from ethnically diverse...

Conducting a meeting with employees is not an easy task. However if you feel that you have an issue to discuss with other employees, you must get everyone together. Take the initiative to display...

Are your teamwork policies fair? Are they making your team upset with you? Sometimes these teamwork policies don't work because they don't really include everyone. Read on to find out more.

Employees leave jobs because they are not satisfied and are basically unhappy. A good manager is observant and knows when the staff is unhappy and immediately attacks the problem. Here are some...

Okay so you've gotten your first promotion. You are now the one in charge and it is a bit daunting. Some of the people you now supervise were once your peers and maybe they aren't exactly...

Establishing better working relationships within an office environment sometimes calls for moving everyone off-site for a day or two and away from the distractions of phones, emails, deadlines,...

Every year employees come to the table with their bosses and discuss their performance. The goal on both sides of the table is to avoid any surprises. Getting ready for a review can cause anxiety,...

Thank your staff for a job well done by organizing an employee appreciation lunch that features both food and activities that they'll love. Recognize their accomplishments and effort so they'll...

You are in charge of putting on a party for the employees of the company you work for. A work party could range from an “in-office” party to a barbecue to a Christmas Party. There is...

If you're organizing a retreat for your employees, pack the trip with games that are not only fun, but also a great way to encourage teamwork and develop leadership and problem-solving skills....

Anyone can lead in good times, when profits are in line with projections, products and services are in demand and employees are satisfied and working together well. But the true test of...

Bad bosses come in a variety of flavors, from the micro manager to the one that takes all the credit for his employees' work. An unsupportive boss is high among manager sinners and undercuts the...

Although we must accept that some people are negative by nature, an employee's pessimism can spread to your entire staff if dire predictions and cynicism reduce productivity. Combat the negativity...

As a supervisor managing several employees, effective communication is the key to helping each person tackle projects and complete assignments efficiently and on time. Get the assignments across...

Motivating employees can sometimes be a difficult task; one that many employers and managers face when helping their employees to stay enthusiastic and remain productive. Various tactics can be...

Having a younger boss can be an uncomfortable situation. Since many companies use expertise rather than age to promote employees, this situation is not at all uncommon. Even if having a younger...

A happy boss means a happy work environment. Keeping a boss content is important for employees who want to stay employed, lower stress levels and enjoy their work. Employees who keep their bosses...

Being an effective manager is important for the success of any business. Managing employees is tricky, and there are many common mistakes that managers make that alienate and anger employees. Here...

One of the hardest parts of management is supervising the people who work for you. Even adults can often act like children when they don’t get their way or when someone upsets them. ...

This article presents common sense principles and steps in effectively managing or supervising people. There is no magic or pure formula that will guarantee one becoming an effective...

Christmas is a time for celebration and business organizations should take the opportunity to get into the holiday spirit by coordinating a Christmas party. Although the task may seem simple, it...

When you care about your job, it can be frustrating to see co-workers playing solitaire or talking all day on the phone to friends when they are supposed to be working. Even more frustrating is...

Most anyone with company and job knowledge can become a good supervisor with time and practice. But how can you be a great supervisor? What makes the difference? Read on and see for yourself.

Think it's difficult to keep your workforce pumped up and motivated? Not so! With a few personal touches, you can be well on your way to being nominated boss of the year. Not to mention, your...

Many managers have to deal with poor employees. However, with progressive discipline policies and employee severance packages it isn't always a question of just firing them. It's often easier if...

It's not uncommon to have a boss who is somewhat of a mystery. Your boss may not be communicating to you about what he wants or you might not be picking up the signals. It is vital to understand...

Effective communication between you and your employees is of utmost importance if you want to keep your employees happy and productive. When your employees are happy, you can bet their output and...

With the advances in health care allowing people to live longer and the growing concerns about saving enough money for retirement, many people are working well into their golden years. The graying...