Explanation and sample: Termination letter One of the most difficult decisions a manager must make is whether to cut their losses and fire an employee. Sometimes staff needs to be cut in the form of layoffs, but other times it’s for poor performance or misconduct. Whatever the reason for the termination, you want to make sure you’re honest and direct, […]
Make your employee evaluation form work for you Most managers claim to know exactly who their top performers are, as well as those who need to pick up the pace. Sometimes it’s obvious, but other times the contributions of your top talent may go unnoticed. Do you really know how your employees stack up, and whether they’re meeting or exceeding your expectations? In […]
How to make a promotion announcement As a senior manager, you couldn’t be more thrilled with your top employee’s hard work and selfless motivation to make everyone around her better. She didn’t ask for a promotion, but she definitely deserves it and now you’re ready to name her to a management-level position. But you really should keep the champagne on ice […]
Q&A: Author Laurie Pickard Sees the Future of Employee Training and It Doesn’t Cost Much Online learning courses, or MOOCs, offer employers an inexpensive way to engage workers and help build their skills.
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How to handle substance abuse in the workplace Opioid abuse costs employers somewhere between $18 billion and $25.5 billion a year. These tactics can help address the issue.
Avoid the Folly of Flawed Employee Performance Metrics Data-driven performance metrics are commonplace. Yet metrics often discourage the very behavior they intend to promote.
Are you handling employee feedback the wrong way? Author Kim Scott shows why employee feedback is a two-way street. Learn when to ask for feedback and when to listen.
Six Ways to Improve Employee Engagement with Email (Yes, Email) How can you effectively engage your workforce? Surprisingly, email remains a relevant format that people notice.