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Leadership and the Power of Honest Performance Reviews

FedSmith.com author Brian CanningBy Brian CanningJan 30, 2023 2:46 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Performance reviews are generally disliked by most people. Why is this the case?

Discipline in the Workplace

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiSep 12, 2022 7:49 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Disciplining employees is often not something supervisors like to do, but it is important to have a fair and appropriate discipline process in the workplace.

Making A Difficult Meeting More Effective

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherJun 7, 2022 3:05 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2022 11:13 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Is there any one “right way” to counsel a misbehaving employee? These are some techniques to help managers with counseling meetings.

What You Can and Cannot Say or Do to Union Representatives and Employees in a Bargaining Unit

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiMar 9, 2022 3:29 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What constitutes protected statements or actions between management and bargaining unit employees?

Why Developing a Philosophy for Supervising Employees is Important

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJan 10, 2022 3:37 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Collaboration and compliance are philosophies for supervising employees.

5 Tips for Managing a Change in Supervisors

By Kent BensonJan 7, 2022 10:44 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The author shares some tips he learned from his experience as an acting supervisor helping to transition another person into the role.

10 Tips to Become a Motivating Supervisor

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiJan 3, 2022 10:35 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Are you a motivating supervisor for employees? Here are 10 tips that can help in becoming a motivator.

Handshake Agreements in the Workplace

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiDec 8, 2021 9:21 AM Categories Leadership, Human Resources Leave a comment

Handshake agreements in the workplace can lead to problems. This is one example of a breakdown of trust between an employee and a supervisor.

Effective Approaches to Problem-Solving

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiNov 16, 2021 12:23 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Effective supervision involves joint problem solving to engage employees. These are some steps to collaborative problem solving.

How to Respond to Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Claims

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiNov 9, 2021 2:54 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

How should supervisors respond when receiving a claim of sexual harassment? These are some suggestions.

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