Supervisor-Employee Relations: Tips For Managers
Supervisor-employee relations are a critical part of a work place atmosphere and promoting productivity and cohesiveness. The following tips address these issues: 1. Don't ask or expect your employees to do things you wouldn't do. Giving consideration to job assignments shows you have respect for the employee. Think about whether the assignment is fair before you give it. 2. Be available and easy to talk with. The open door is helpful but it's not enough. You need an open mind. Set a specific time to meet with staff. Make the rounds to see employees and to let them know you are interested in them and what they are doing and feeling. 3. Discuss your expectations with employees and check to see that both sides are in agreement. Lack of agreement on the nature and scope of tasks is a big cause of poor supervisor-employee relations. 4. Stand up for your employees. Take whatever steps you can to reduce pressures on employees. Look out for their interests. Take their part in matters when you can do so. 5. Show employees respect and confidence. Delegate important jobs you're sure they can handle well. This will show that you see them as trustworthy and that you respect them and their skills. Copyright AE Schwartz & Associates All rights reserved. For additional presentation materials and resources: ReadySetPresent and for a Free listing as a Trainer, Consultant, Speaker, Vendor/Organization: TrainingConsortium CEO, A.E. Schwartz & Associates, Boston, MA., a comprehensive organization which offers over 40 skills based management training programs. Mr. Schwartz conducts over 150 programs annually for clients in industry, research, technology, government, Fortune 100/500 companies, and nonprofit organizations worldwide. He is often found at conferences as a key note presenter and/or facilitator. His style is fast-paced, participatory, practical, and humorous. He has authored over 65 books and products, and taught/lectured at over a dozen colleges and universities throughout the United States.
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