Leadership & Career

Leave the room with a decision

February 1, 2013
This content requires a subscription. PLEASE LOGIN Email Address: Password:   I forgot my password Subscribe today to get: The nation’s premier newsletter for managers, filled with valuable tips and advice Unlimited access to ManagingPeopleAtWork.com — updated daily! Skill-building online training, plus valuable forms, templates, skills assessments and more Expert advice on office administration, managing […]

Gift-giving guidelines for managers

November 9, 2012
The holiday season is the perfect time for managers to express their appreciation for the hard work their employees have done. If you don’t have a policy on managers handing out holiday gifts, follow these guidelines to keep morale intact and legal complaints away.

Space heaters: 5 safety tips

October 10, 2012
Cold weather brings obvious risks to those who work outdoors. Less obvious: Cold indoor temperatures that cause employees to use space heaters. If your workplace allows space heaters, follow these precautions.

App of the Month: CardMunch

September 1, 2012
How many times have you come home from a business function armed with so many business cards that you can’t keep track of them all? CardMunch is designed to eliminate these problems.

What you can learn from ‘Undercover Boss’

September 1, 2012
Perhaps you’ve seen the show Undercover Boss, in which an executive goes undercover and tags along with an employee during his or her daily tasks.You do not have to go to this extreme to find out what is going on in your department. But ask yourself when the last time was that you left your desk to walk through the cubicles or manufacturing floor or visit a customer or a client.

How Your Health Affects Productivity

September 1, 2012
One simple principle is overlooked time and again during our busy days: Staying healthy has a positive effect not only on a manager’s work performance but also on the performance of his or her team.

Promoted to manager? 10 survival tips for rookie bosses

May 29, 2012
There’s a huge difference between mastering a specific task and managing employees. Supervision requires a different skill set that, for many rookie managers, doesn’t come as easy as doing the work. Here are 10 tips to help new managers transition into their roles.

Take off, knowing the office is in good hands

May 1, 2012
Whether you want to enjoy a summer vacation or have to unexpectedly be out of the office because of a family emergency, actions you take now can save you from worrying about work. These preparations will make you confident that your colleagues can handle your absence.

Getting Input Before Making a Decision

May 1, 2012
Leading from the top down no longer makes sense in the rapidly changing workplace. The most effective management style includes meaningful, ongoing collaboration between managers and employees.

The risk of radiation exposure

March 1, 2012
In the year since an earthquake and tsunami triggered Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, employees around the world are more aware of the dangers of radiation.