Tag: feedback
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#SHRM12-Twitter Doesn’t Make Managers Better
Yesterday, Jose Berrios of SHRM spent some time talking about diversity, and he mentioned using a Twitter-like tool to let managers give employee feedback in short, 140-character snippets. Many of the audience members agreed that it was a good idea, but I was quick to point out that it isn’t really that easy. My alternative…
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New Supervisor Training
I attended a new supervisor training session a few years ago, and it left me with some strong feelings about how to run a supervisor training program. I think the way it’s traditionally been done is a poor method for teaching managers what they need to know, but I haven’t decided on the right combination…
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Am I good enough?
AKA A Short Story About Feedback I was talking with my manager the other day after not seeing her for a few days, and before I could stop myself the words just started tumbling out of my mouth: I know you haven’t been in the office much lately, and when you have, you’ve been so…
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Developing an effective, no cost recognition program (#HRFL11)
My first concurrent session at HR Florida was titled “Developing an Effective, No Cost Recognition Program.” Truthfully, it was my second choice because the other one I wanted to attend was unavailable, but it was a suitable replacement. The speaker, Todd Efird, gave us some great information on using recognition at work. While the examples…
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Managers-four questions to manage better (Video)
Managers and employees have an interesting relationship. Despite the time they spend together and the need for solid communication, it sometimes gets lost in the shuffle. It takes work to make communication happen, and I like to use four questions to jump start the process. (Subscribers may need to click through to view the video)
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Office gossip
Gossip is degrading and will destroy an organization. It is important to develop and maintain a culture in which negatives are handed up and positives are handed down. –Dave Ramsey What would happen if your employer banned office gossip? How would people react? Well, a company led by Dave Ramsey did just that, and they\’ve…