Employee Management

You schedule regular one-on-ones because you know they’re essential. They’re your chance to connect with each direct report, address concerns, and set the stage for growth. Yet despite your best intentions, these meetings often feel like a chore—awkward silences, surface-level updates, and a lack of follow-through. When one-on-ones become another item on the calendar rather …

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When a direct report lands in your virtual office again to process feelings about missed deadlines, it’s tempting to play arm-chair psychologist. Don’t. Your job is to drive outcomes, not unpack childhood wounds. The secret is coaching with clear, humane boundaries: plenty of empathy, zero therapy. Done well, you’ll keep projects humming, morale high, and—most …

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You already know feedback matters—but let’s be honest: most peer-to-peer feedback sessions land with all the grace of a karaoke singer who missed rehearsal. Hollow compliments, vague critiques, and obligatory “great job!” remarks drain trust instead of fueling it. The good news? You can flip that script. By redesigning the way feedback flows between teammates, …

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Your calendar looks like a game of Tetris, inbox counters resemble Powerball numbers, and the backlog feels less like a roadmap and more like a ransom note. Sound familiar? Good news: prioritization isn’t a mystical gift bestowed on a lucky few—it’s a coachable craft. When every teammate can diagnose real impact, sequence intelligently, and defend …

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You open the dashboard and—bang—numbers everywhere. Instead of clarity, you get cognitive whiplash. The solution isn’t more data; it’s better-curated data delivered in a format that sparks action. This guide shows you exactly how to create motivating, visual, low-effort dashboards your team checks because they want to, not because they have to. The right overview …

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Self-evaluations can feel like one more chore on your year-end to-do list—until you realize how much potential they hold. Used wisely, these reviews aren’t just about checking a box; they’re about creating a roadmap for your career growth. You’re essentially telling your story in a way that shows your supervisor (and others) where you shine …

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You want to advance in your career, but you’re not sure how to stand out from the crowd. You’ve put in the hard work, honed your skills, and learned from mistakes. But how do you convey all of that so decision-makers see your true potential? Self-evaluation is your secret weapon. By assessing your accomplishments, noting …

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Performance reviews can feel like a tightrope walk. On one side, you want to showcase everything you’ve done well over the past year or quarter—after all, you’ve worked hard and deserve recognition. On the other side, you don’t want to come across as self-absorbed or cocky. So how do you strike that perfect balance? The …

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Self-evaluations have the potential to become meaningful catalysts for your professional development. When approached thoughtfully, they can be far more than a mundane, annual box-checking exercise. They can shine a light on your accomplishments, bring clarity to your ambitions, and help you navigate the next steps in your career. Yet, the process of writing a …

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Imagine stepping into the shoes of a new hire. The blend of excitement, curiosity, and a dash of nervousness. Now, consider the role of the onboarding process in steering these emotions towards positive employee experiences and outcomes. The power of employee onboarding lies in the success of new employees becoming productive members of the wider …

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Have you ever been called an “asset” or a “commodity” by human resources during an onboarding session? Surely, they lost you at hello. Once employees figure out the organization sees them as “just a number” (right alongside equipment and other assets on the balance sheet), they start to behave like one. They deliver a perfunctory …

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You may be at a point where you need to hire more employees. You know this because your business is growing and you can’t keep up with the demand yourself. But how do you know when it’s time to make that leap? Hiring new employees is an important decision that should not be taken lightly. …

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We’ve all watched the media cover natural disasters. Whether it’s a flood, a severe storm, or a hurricane blowing in from the coast, the coverage always includes an image of a pundit standing under an umbrella and holding a microphone to her face as gusts of wind tousle her styled hair. Then the camera cuts …

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Do you find it kind of shocking that so many businesses are trending towards working from home? The Pandemic accelerated the shift, but even before then, more and more businesses were allowing their staff to trade in their stuffy old offices for a home office. But we were headed this way already, the benefits of …

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Being a manager can be incredibly stressful. After all, you’re responsible for ensuring your staff is connected, efficient, and productive. But imagine if you had to take on that role in a new company. Suddenly, you’re not only responsible for your team, but also for getting acclimated to a new work environment and corporate culture. …

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Remote interviews are all the rage these days, and while they’re really convenient, it can definitely be a challenge to conduct an interview when you can’t meet face-to-face. Fortunately, there are strategies to help you be successful, and in this remote interview guide, we’re going to break them down for you, so keep reading to …

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@teamly For additional information on this topic, feel free to check out this Youtube video from our channel. Now, onto the main content… The Great Resignation was a wake-up call for many companies, as businesses experienced the consequences of 33 million Americans quitting their jobs en masse, starting in early 2021. Business leaders worried whether …

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You’ve undoubtedly been through it before, the agony of anticipating a performance evaluation. The buildup alone is enough to drive anyone insane. Then there’s the actual review itself. You sit down with your employer, preparing your mind for all potential criticisms. You try to keep an open mind, but it’s hard not to feel defensive. …

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Employee engagement has become somewhat of a buzzphrase in the last decade. We hear it a lot, but what does it actually mean? Fundamentally, an engaged employee is a person that is dedicated and enthusiastic about their job and the success of the organization they’re a part of. There are many reasons why businesses would …

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We’ve all known those people who manage to maintain strong bonds with pretty much every person they’ve met since kindergarten. Every time they turn around, they’re shaking hands with an old friend, and each year they send out a stack of Christmas cards that’s over two feet high. It isn’t hard to imagine that amassing …

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Every manager wants to work with productive and satisfied employees. However, this desire often leads them to walk the dangerous and harmful path of micromanagement. This practice of excessive control over one’s colleagues often comes from a desire to do good, to help people perform and do things right. The unfortunate part is that it …

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