Although rank-and-file employees face many challenges, managers face a unique set. In addition to experiencing the same stressors as their teams, managers also have increased responsibilities and less support. As evidenced by the Leapsome 2024 Workforce Trends Report, managers’ workloads have increased by 71% over the past year. In turn, 60% of managers feel more […]
All successful organizations have one thing in common: employee productivity. In fact, a Harvard study says the best companies are 40% more productive. Because of this, managing and improving team productivity remains one of the top challenges for managers today. However, this has become even more challenging in the age of remote and hybrid working […]
The success of a business is rooted in great leadership. And when leadership is lacking, the future of an entire company can be put at risk. Bosses should be motivating, relatable, transparent and aware—these are the traits of today’s most effective and successful business leaders. When leaders err on the side of narcissism and perfectionism, […]
If you manage people and love what you do that doesn’t necessarily mean you are good at it. Even though that statement might sting a bit, it could be true. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean things have to stay that way. For instance, if time management is difficult for you, work on improving your skills in […]
Those who manage and lead other people must constantly juggle a multitude of different tasks. They must also have good communications skills as well as some knowledge of human resources issues. If they are to manage effectively they have to be self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision. But in addition to […]
