Month: December 2019

Are you thanking your employees properly? Here are some tips and sample letters.

A thank you letter from an employee’s supervisor is a treasured form of positive recognition. After all, who knows better than the supervisor about the employee’s job performance? So, no one is in a better position to write a thank you letter than the supervisor or manager who knows the employee’s performance the best. Read …

Intergenerational Communication Issues: Management Tips for a More Effective Workplace

Diversity in the workplace has become a popular topic of conversation in recent years, as more progressive movements and views have permeated society and culture. At this point, the need for and benefits of more workplace diversity in regards to gender, race and sexual orientation has been well documented, and hiring managers are aware of …

More on allowing autonomy with your teams

What is the worst-case scenario you imagine if you were to let go of some of the control you currently have? Are your team members truly incapable of handling the project you’ve assigned? How can you mitigate the risks while also taking a courageous step back? Consider setting up a formal review process, where team …

Ten powerful ways to give thanks as a leader

Giving thanks is about making people feel valued. And research shows the highest performing teams and organizations are comprised of people who feel valued. So, by giving thanks through our leadership, we can both feel more fulfilled as leaders and inspire better business results in the marketplace. Here are 10 powerful ways you can give …

NEW WORKSHOP FOCUSES ON WHAT MATTERS AT WORK

Explore what matters and how those things we value most can be aligned with our work priorities and our organization’s work processes in a new three-part workshop, “What Matters at Work.” Sessions will be held over six weeks, with meetings on Jan. 16, Jan. 30, and Feb. 13, 2020, 9–10:30 a.m. at 21 North Park …