Managing Employees

It’s a great question to ask yourself…”do you take what an employee does personally?”   People are complex and their reactions to workplace situations indicate this complexity.   People react to you because of their own beliefs, the atmosphere of the environment and your behavior.

What can you do as a manager…Get a Ph.D in Psychology?  No, try to keep it simple. 

How can you cut through the complexity of employee’s behaviors and create clear insights on how to handle their reactions?   Read the steps below to help guide you in handling the day-to-day employee situations.

Step One

I can’t believe a month has already passed.  I’ve been busy with several new projects, along with the holidays, so all my regular projects were put on the side during this time.

Yet, I didn’t forget you.   So today’s topic is a perfect way to jump back into writing again.

What is your relationship with your employees?    Is it collaborative or adversarial?  Why not start the new year off by reviewing your interactions with the people in your group.

• What is your attitude about each member of your team?
• Do you treat people differently?