In today’s workplace teams are working leaner than ever, which means keeping them productive and motivated is more important than ever. Managers have the difficult task of ensuring their teams stay focused, yet creating a welcoming and positive environment. The kind of supervisory style that you possess could be a deciding factor in your team achieving its goals. Many times you already are the perfect match for your team and yet you still may need to tweak your style for specific situations to maximize performance. Before making any adjustments, you must first understand your management style.
Archive for June, 2010
Which Management Style Will Maximize your Team’s Worth?
Friday, June 25th, 2010
Employee Rehire Policy: What Should You Consider When Rehiring an Employee? *
Friday, June 18th, 2010As the economy recovers, you may be contemplating rehiring talented employees that were laid off during the economic downturn. This strategy can save considerable dollars. Rehired employees require less training; no recruiting costs are incurred and the rehired employee already knows your company’s procedures, its culture as well as the staff.
As you look to rehire past employees, there are several aspects to consider during the rehire process. We recommend writing out a defined policy so that it is easy to implement and communicate. Besides the work performance of the individual, key considerations in the rehire should include:
Communication Creates Perceptions – What are you saying?
Friday, June 11th, 2010
Research indicates that supervisors spend about 75% of their work time communicating. How they handle communication affects management performance and the performance of the employees they supervise – better communication yields better results. This is important for both the outcome of the company and one’s own career.
No matter the situation communication is a critical factor; it distinguishes those who succeed from those who don’t and unfortunately, it is much more difficult than it seems.