Most managers find it very challenging to be in the position of supervising friends and former coworkers. One day you are working with peers, and then after promotion you are the one who needs to tell those coworkers what to do, and give corrective feedback where necessary. There are mixed emotions and reactions from both sides, and the respect for the managers authority is often challenged. This article gives tips as to how to handle this situation.
Here is a Method For Managing Your Friends In The Workplace – Follow These 7 Simple Tips

Are you a new manager? Have you been promoted recently? Is some of your staff also your friends? Do you know how easy it is to loose all respect when you show favoritism? Here are 7 quick and simple tips to help you.

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June 28, 2008 · Posted in Management Challenges  
    

Increase Employee Performance by Harnessing the Power of Motivation

Employee motivation and productivity can be enhanced and improved by creating a work environment that maximizes the factors that affect performance. These factors are simple to understand, easy to measure, and can add tremendous value to any organization that is willing to implement them. Use these 10 tips to make sure that your employees are energized and inspired to produce the best results possible.

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June 26, 2008 · Posted in Management Resources, Motivating Employees