Effective Ways to Discipline Your Team (Without Hurting Your Relationships)

Disciplining employees doesn’t come naturally to everyone. But it’s an essential skill for any manager. Here are some ways to provide needed employee discipline without damaging your relationships with your team members. Keep It Private Never call out an employee in public. This will only lead to shame, defensiveness, and a loss of trust. Instead,… Read More »

Five Things Management Should AVOID At All Costs

Are you a new manager? Or maybe you’re a seasoned manager looking for tips to take your management style to the next level. Either way, managers at all stages of their careers should take care to avoid these five common mistakes. Micromanaging One of the easiest ways to drive your employees up the wall is… Read More »

Three Tips for Forming a Good Relationship with Your Boss

Building a positive relationship with your boss is a key factor in career success and job satisfaction. But how can you make it happen? Let’s take a look at three proactive steps you can take to cultivate a harmonious working relationship. Utilize Effective Communication Strategies Everyone has a different communication style. Figure out your boss’s… Read More »

With a Little Help from your Friends

The Beatles weren’t recruiting for an agency in Liverpool when they wrote that song. But they did remind us that our friends can help in many ways – including your job search! You can help your friends, they can help you, and sometimes you can both be rewarded.… Read More »

Interviewing In This Market Doesn’t Matter, Does It?

You have an interview for a manufacturing job tomorrow. Since the labor market is tight, you don’t need to be prepared. They need you more than you need them. You can just roll out of bed, show up, and the job will be yours, right? Absolutely not! Even though the job market is tight, a… Read More »