Sections of This Topic Include Test – How Good Are You at Giving Feedback Now? Feedback: Negative, Positive, or Just Right? How to Share Useful – and Respectful – Feedback Additional Perspectives About Giving and Receiving Feedback Also, consider Related Library Topics Test – How Good Are You at Giving Feedback Now? Before you read …

Figuring out what your people want can feel like an intricate puzzle especially when different employees require different things. However, there are basic things that most employees want from their boss. At a recent workshop, I asked people: “What makes a great boss – someone who can lead and motivate you”? Here’s what they said …

Ever notice how a new employee’s enthusiasm eventually wears off? In 85% of companies, employees’ morale significantly drops off after their first six months on the job, according to a survey from Harvard Management Update. For the most part, employee engagement is determined by work environment, and it can be fostered or hindered by you—the …

We recently did a survey and were surprised that our employees had negative feelings about their work. They felt frustrated and unappreciated. What should we do? Congratulations first on taking the time to survey and listen to your employees; second on paying attention to the results, even if they were not what you expected. Without …

“I have over 100 staff nurses and one-third have been here longer than 10 years! This is a stressful environment with long hours and lots of overtime. I need something other than salary increases to hold them here and that they won’t think is stupid or useless.” Retention of specialized talent in a price-competitive market …