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I am a Corporate America manager, and I don't pretend to be perfect at it. I do, however, try to share what I've learned. Welcome to my portfolio. I hope you find something useful.

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Jobs & Careers > Employers The ten worst types of employees a boss can have: 4 of 30
I've been supervising people for about a decade, and I've encountered these employees over and over, regardless of the business. They just give you a headache and make you wish you never got out of bed that morning. 1. The complainer.Sally complains about everything. One coworker left a mess for her to deal with. Another doe... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers How to fire someone: 3 of 21
How do you fire someone? Very Carefully. In these days of rampant litigation, nothing can ruin your year faster than a careless termination. Not only that, employees can get angry and even violent when fired. Before you give your employee that pink slip, find out what laws govern employment relationships and terminations ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Taking your problems home from work: 3 of 18
When you bring your problems home from work, everyone suffers, because work problems cause stress. When you're stressed, you take it out on your family, and that stresses them out, too. Everyone gets cranky, family members bicker, and that stresses you out even more. Meanwhile, the problem at work still exists because - surpr... More..
Business > Project Management Project management for non-project managers: 1 of 6
As a business buzzword, the phrase "Project Management" can be intimidating to the layman. But believe it or not, project management is a simple concept and can be incredibly useful. It's just business lingo for planning and completing projects and meeting deadlines. Project management is about finding a way to manage a proje... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead How to please your boss: 2 of 10
As a boss who also has a boss of her own, I can admit that I'm not the best employee. I often fail miserably at pleasing my manager. I know what I like in the people on my own staff, and I don't always meet all the criteria myself. There's nothing like having the perfect employee on your team for pointing out your own flaw... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers How to motivate employees without spending money: 4 of 16
A little bit of praise goes a long way. People want to feel valued in the workplace, and they can't feel valued if they think no one notices what they're doing. While financial recognition is appreciated by employees, it really isn't necessary, so long as the employee is already being fairly compensated for his or her work. I... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead What to do when you don't agree with your boss: 5 of 14
I admit that I'm a stubborn boss. Right or wrong, when an employee disagrees with me, sometimes I just don't want to hear it. Sometimes, I know I have more information than the employee has, information that I may not be able to share or explain for a variety of reasons. Sometimes I'm tired of dealing with a particularly argu... More..
Business > Human Resources Tips for interacting with high performing employees: 2 of 4
I recently sat down with Carl, the overachiever on my staff, to discuss his performance evaluation and career growth plan. Because it takes an act of Congress to rate an employee as "Exceeds Expectations" in my company, I was not able to give him the rating and annual merit increase that I thought he deserved. However, as we ... More..
Business > Business Strategy What is partner relationship management?: 1 of 2
Partner Relationship Management, also known as PRM, is the process by which partners in a manufacturing channel, such as third party manufacturers, brand label owners, marketing organizations, and distributors, manage their business relationships. In the most archaic sense of the phrase, Partner Relationship Management refer... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) A guide to finding jobs in Covinton, Georgia: 1 of 1
Are you looking for a job in Covington, Georgia? When you unexpectedly lose your job, finding employment becomes your top priority. If it's been awhile since your last job search, the whole process may be overwhelming, and you don't need that stress on top of figuring out how you're going to pay all the bills. But the process... More..