Practice Does Not Make Perfect

 How does one go about selecting who will be downsized and who won't? Do you like how we have transitioned from who get's fired to who will be downsized? A much softer term for those who are facing the ax. But the reality seems to be that more and more companies are trying to downsize. And that means people will be losing their jobs. But who gets let go and who stays? How is it decided? Is it random or are the statistics? Every company or organization faces these situations. You have watched as the pushy jerk, sexual harasser, and overall buttheads seem to keep their jobs. WHY? The reality is, the people who are seen as the strongest, most dominant, most successful, greatest assets, are the ones the company needs to keep. The 'nice-guys' and the 'nice-girls' are pushed aside, pushed around, ignored, and put down most often. And these are the people who most times are the people who are let go from the company first. I have trained organization where the 'nic...

  10 things managers do to upset their employees Are you wanting to be a great manager?  Maybe see if you are doing any of these ten things and work had at never doing them again. 1.      Not listening to employee feedback and concerns -   Most employees have stated that numerous times they feel like their boss does not listen to them, their ideas, and their concerns over what is happening. o     What can you do about this? o     Become a good listener even if you think they won’t have anything to contribute. Listen. o     Never negate what they have shared. Simply say things like, I hear what you are saying. I will look into this area. I have no idea these things were bothering you. I am happy you brought this to my attention. 2.      Not providing adequate training and resources - One huge area that concerns all employees, is not receiving training that will help them do thei...