Articles related to "Supervisors"

Supervisor training is too often a low priority for companies, despite mistakes and even more serious consequences that could easily be avoided at that level.

Proper supervisor training isn't a luxury; it's a basic, critical component in developing the leadership needed to ensure a company's long-term survival.

Pay cuts, furloughs and impending layoffs contribute to first-line supervisor stress. Here are six things managers can do to keep morale and productivity high.

Being a good supervising manager requires leadership skills that go beyond being good technically at the work. Good leaders demonstrate strong soft skills.

There are times when you need to tell your manager you cannot take on more work or, when you are asked to do something ethically questionable. How do you handle this?

Many organizations overlook the difficulty of selecting the right people to be supervisors. Even the most suitable then need development to make them effective.

Always check with your supervisors to find out what is considered appropriate dress for your place of work: more importantly, find out what is NOT allowed.

Are the jobs of all managers pretty much the same? Do supervisors, middle managers and executives need the same skills?

Handling employee disputes in the office is never straightforward. But a supervisor's willingness to intervene will set the stage for a successful personal career.

New supervisors doing a staff work performance review for the first time may feel apprehensive.

Practical ways to maintain your professionalism when you are promoted to a supervisory position.

Conducting Investigations is a skill that supervisors need and are not always taught. Effective interviews require asking questions without revealing details.

Layoffs, furloughs and paycuts negatively affect the workplace. Managers can boost worker morale and productivity during tough economic times using these strategies.

In this exclusive interview, Up story supervisor Ronnie del Carmen talks about storyboarding his favourite sequence from the Disney/Pixar film.

In this exclusive interview, Disney/Pixar animator Ronnie del Carmen discusses directing his short, Dug's Special Mission, and supervising the story of Up.

Hispanic supervisors who lead front line, first generation Hispanic employees, have one of the most difficult jobs in the organization.

Line managers and supervisors hold the key to employee engagement.

Receiving or delivering a poor performance review can be tough. Employees and supervisors should keep these things in mind.

Studying for a PhD can be a real roller coaster ride. A doctorate takes at least three years to complete and lots can go wrong during a student's doctoral study.

Teenage workers are an important part of the labor pool and have a lot to offer. This article explores nine positive work behaviors to make a good impression at work.

Student teacher evaluations refine the skills of candidates who react positively to criticism, learn from suggestions, and use the opportunity to grow professionally.

When employees are in conflict, it can have an impact on more than just the two or three involved.

First generation, front line Hispanic employees view their English speaking leaders with much greater respect and reverence than American employees.

During a layoff, it is important that impacted employees handle the last day of work on a job professionally.

Not everyone can be best, but with practice and perseverance, you can be a successful supervisor in whatever field you choose. Here's how to be the best boss you can be.

It's been two weeks since William Petersen departed the cast of CSI. Is the show surviving without lead investigator Gil Grissom?

Employees should bypass heated workplace discussions about presidential campaign, says business etiquette expert, who says this election is particularly sensitive.

Buying a holiday gift for the boss can be tricky. Employees must choose something appropriate without going overboard.

In this exclusive interview, Disney CGI supervisor Mark Empey discusses his role on the Mouse House's latest film, Bolt.

Neil Trifunovich, has worked in the film industry for over 30 years working with movie luminaries from director David Cronenberg to actor Jackie Chan.

From New York to L.A. and from television to film, this multi-talented woman has established her career through her love of music and ability to network.

Doing your job well is paramount. But most organizations can benefit from constructive suggestions on how to do things better.

It's a relief to survive the latest round of corporate layoffs. There will certainly be much celebration and exultation, but then the real work begins.

Here's how supervisors can improve employee retention through the use of CORE -- compensation, opportunity, recognition, environment -- elements of job satisfaction.

When a coworker or employee experiences a loss it is a common practice to send condolences. Traditional ways are to send a card, note, flowers, gift basket or donation.

Providing an honest assessment of employee performance can go a long way to establishing the correct expectations for the next performance year.

The answers to the future challenges that many organizations face are unlikely to be found in the experiences of the past.

Using a systematic and objective approach to giving an employee feedback on his performance review is a vital management practice.

How youth workers can turn demanding parents into allies and provide the best outcomes for kids.

When a great boss leaves for a new job, sometimes employees are tempted to go along. Just make sure it's the right move.

Managers can be effective at changing undesirable employee behavior. But first, they need to understand what makes employees behave the way they do.

The lawyer for a man alleged to have run over two students, claims his client suffered from caffeine-induced psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible.

Work given to students while hired employee twiddles her thumbs - how does one handle this situation? You are grateful to have the pay, but want to earn it and learn too.

Change is the one constant in today's workplace. Job responsibilities continue to evolve over a short period of time.

The way that employees resign from their jobs can impact their working career for the short and long term.

Customer complaints or negative feedback can be considered a positive aspect of business development. Use emotional intelligence to resolve the issue professionally.

Motivated employees overcome obstacles to make it to work. The key to reducing employee absenteeism is to create a culture where employees want to come to work.

Sexual harassment can occur anywhere. When it happens on the job, it threatens the safety and security of the victim as well as his or her family.

Picture this: a person commits first-degree murder, but is mitigated by a plea of depression caused by consuming junk food, also known as the "Twinkie defence".

An earlier article explained how to use personality traits to create depth for characters - this is the first of four descriptions of the Myers Briggs Personality Profile