Managing Employees

How to Manage a Multi-Generational Workforce

Multi-generations reside in the workforce and managing the different generations can be challenging. How does a manager bring together different work perspectives so that each generation understands and respects the needs of others? How many different generations are now working together?

Silent Generation – before 1945 and they are in their 70s and 80s and are still working. Not all because of finances, as people are living longer and still have something to contribute to a company. They had a strong work ethic and given it was during the time of McCarthy Era; many felt it was dangerous to speak out. It’s not uncommon for them to have judgments around the younger generations as being entitled.

Does Limiting Employee Supervision Enhance Performance

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Managers have ongoing thoughts and conversations on “how to best manage teams to gain the most performance from them?” If a manager wants to be effective in increasing the performance of each person in their team, then they need a clear vision on how to partner with each person. People have different needs, performance ability as well as motivation in their performance. In a manager’s toolbox, there may be several different ways to increase performance, though how does a manager motivate his team for higher performance?

Manager’s Responsibility

Recruiting – How to Attract Candidates

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In a competitive talent landscape, attracting and finding the right candidates for open positions, means you need to be diligent in ensuring you make it as easy as possible for each person to engage with your company.

There are many internal processes you need to do before starting the external recruiting, such as:

creating clear and concise job descriptions,
creating your top 3 most important functions of the role and make sure that each candidate can meet them,
those nice to have skills or knowledge is just that as it comes after most essential skills/knowledge of the candidate

Listening as a Coaching Skill

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When a manager effectively listens to his or her employees, they will see the performance and engagement levels of team members increase significantly. Everyone wants to be heard, including you. Employees listen better when they feel their manager is attentive to them. As a manager, you can lead the way in this area and extend yourself so that the employees know you are present with them. They will learn from you.

Manager’s Behavior

Observing Employees is a Key Management Skill

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Observation skills are necessary when managing employees. Probably a good idea to take some time each day to observe different members of your team. Your ability to observe will help you be aware how the people perceive you, whether your message is received and where there is a need for intervention to improve the performance of your team.

You can watch to see if an employee needs adjustment or recognition around their performance or behaviors. Both aspects are essential in coaching an employee for continuous improvement or motivation to maintain their high level of performance.

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