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Ever been in the unfortunate position of tackling the “difficult conversation” with an employee? The sweaty palms and the uncontrollable tick under your left eye start as soon as they walk in the ...
Tag Archives | performance management
How can 1-1’s support performance management?
Following on from last weeks introduction into performance management, it’s clear that it is an ongoing and collaborative process between both the employer and employees and is integral in enhancing organisational success through employees. There are a number of tools which can support an organisation, so that line managers and employees gain the most from […]
Appraisal Follow Up
So you have completed the appraisal, what next? Do you just file in it a drawer? Unfortunately too many managers do just that! To help develop an employee and improve your team you must record the meeting and especially the action points agreed. Make sure you present the notes and agreed action points to the […]
Conducting an Appraisal
Appraisals are an effective tool to develop and motivate your employees – if they are used correctly. Very often it is perceived by managers that carrying out an appraisal system is very complex and time consuming, however, as long as you have a fair and correct procedure in place, appraisals can be simple. There […]
Simple HR Management Academy Update
Great news, we are re scheduling all our Management Academy Training Courses to ensure that everyone can join us! Some of our clients asked us to consider changing the dates due to Summer Holidays and as always we try to accommodate everyone. Unfortunately due to illness and injury we have had to postpone longer than […]
Common Issues with Communication – Handling Tough Conversations
Stomach in knots? No one likes to have the tough conversations but as a manager these are part and parcel of your role. Whether this is a discussion about performance, attitude or even worse personal issues we have some helpful hints on how to deal with even the most difficult situations. With any communication think, plan […]
Management Academy 2012 – Team Leader Training
This course is ideal for : Front line team leaders, charge hands and supervisors of small teams. The course is designed to give your employees a basic understanding of P&L, acquired sensible and practical tools for managing themselves and their teams and have a new or refreshed set of skills that will make their team […]
Management Academy 2012 – Dates Announced….
We have now confirmed dates for the Management Academy courses, these will be held at the Simple HR offices. Team Leader Training – (4 ½ days) 25th June, 2nd July, 9th July and 23rd July beginning at 1pm on each of these days. 7 Essential Tools – (1 full day) 2nd August 2012 Tough Conversations – (1 […]
Management Academy 2012
As a manager do you feel that you are not getting the most out of your team? Do you love your job but want to improve your management style? Does the thought of the difficult conversation fill with you dread? At Simple HR we have created the following training sessions that we believe can help […]
Protected Conversations
He says, she says Protected conversations are the controversial topic of a Government Consultation this year. While we recognise that it is a good thing the Government have acknowledged a need for employers to be able to broach difficult performance matters; in reality are protected conversations the way to do this? On the surface this […]