Leadership

It can be extremely frustrating when you have a worker who’s spending way too much time in the restroom. An employee abusing bathroom breaks can affect everyone. Time away from their workstation means a decrease in production and increased stress…

Respectful leadership is a crucial aspect of effective leadership. It is about treating people with respect, valuing their opinions, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. However, many leaders fail to show adequate respect to their team…

A typical managerial role involves supervising and managing people. There are other complex and high-responsibility tasks within the role that managers have to perform, but the job generally involves overseeing subordinates. You may wonder if carrying a manager title without direct reports is possible,…

Everybody wants to work in an environment in which they are treated fairly. Unfortunately, humans are fallible, and far too often the workplace is a space where favoritism, discrimination, bullying, a bad work ethic, and a lack of accountability are…

In any organization, having a high-performing employee is a blessing. They can drive results, boost morale, and be an asset to the team. However, when that high-performing employee also exhibits toxic behavior, it can become a problem. This article will…

One of the most common characteristics of companies that continually lead the way in their industries is having a workforce that is loyal and cares deeply about their jobs. Unfortunately, this is often the exception rather than the rule. In…

A relationship between an employer and employee should be an amicable one in which everyone benefits. However, sometimes employees feel as though they deserve more, and thus, they might give their employer an ultimatum. This piece will discuss such actions…

A full-time employee’s primary portion of the business week and work-day hours spent awake are with people at work. Friendships are bound to develop, given the daily interaction. But how do managerial staff handle balancing leadership and friendship roles? Friendship…

An underperforming employee can be a detriment to the company’s success if not handled with care. You can choose from several ways to handle such a worker, but having a conversation with an underperforming employee is usually the first step. The following…

If you’ve been a manager for a while, you’ve no doubt had negative employees on your team. As you’ve probably experienced, dealing with such team members can be tricky, especially if their negativity is subtle and not overt. Since negative…