We discuss the benefits of online development as an option for preparing middle managers and front-line supervisors for the challenges ahead. We’ve outlined five advantages to online supervisor training and learning and believe the timing has never been better for its consideration.
Across a number of industries, serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) have been trending upwards since the onset of the pandemic. In this episode, we provide listeners with five suggestions to more effectively manage high-risk tasks where SIF potential exists.
Supervising remote work isn't always easy. It can be a challenging transition for supervisors and employees accustomed to onsite, face-to-face teamwork. In addition, group meetings, one-on-ones, and keeping overall morale high can be much more complicated with a remote workforce. For these...
First, let's define SIF. A Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) is an event that is either an injury or near-miss that can result in or has the potential to result in a fatal or life-altering illness or injury. Now that we understand just how serious SIFs are let's try to uncover some best...
Not all supervisors lead investigations. For those who do, gathering facts and developing a list of recommendations that prevent reoccurrence is essential. To that end, we’ve highlighted several recommendations in this episode to help supervisors achieve a successful incident investigation...
How does the supervisor help the process?
When a supervisor takes time to help create development plans for employees, they build leadership skills and improve their department's performance and productivity. Development plans can involve several core categories. For example, a development plan...
Supervisors have an impressive list of responsibilities. None, however, are more important than those related to direct reports' safety, health, and well-being. This episode discusses the importance of felt leadership in safety and highlights ways to demonstrate it.
Success in the 21st century will require continuous learning. The rate of change occurring in the workplace is expected to increase, and the skills needed by supervisors will undoubtedly expand. In this episode, we outline five steps supervisors can take to respond to the shifts already underway...
A significant source of frustration for many employees is a supervisor who lacks responsiveness and doesn't follow up. This episode discusses why employee follow-up is essential and provides a strategy for those who want to change and improve
Leadership in the workplace is not just about how you lead the organization. A critical error of many supervisors is thinking that it's all about themselves and how they lead. Now, more than ever, organizations face disruptions and increased competition. Supervisors need to make it a top...
Do your supervisors play a key role in the foundation and success of your company’s safety program? Too often, companies rely strictly on their safety staff to ensure safety protocol is maintained. Unfortunately, this approach often leads to gaps in an effective safety process. It also can lead...
While we can’t get more time from a day, we can likely make better use of the time we have. In this episode, we interview Dr. Breck England with FranklinCovey, and explore ways supervisors can be more organized, efficient, and effective through simple time management strategies anyone can...
Training your supervisors to be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to engage and encourage their employees is vital to productivity and low employee turnover. Unfortunately, training is often cast aside due to budget or time constraints, but when delivered early in a supervisor’s...
Think back to a time when you started a new career. Can you recall any advice or tips that you still use today? Often, supervisors are thrust into their positions with little or no training. Becoming a supervisor requires balancing a set of new job requirements. Not only are you responsible for...
Employee experience is a 2021 top-five priority for HR professionals. Directly attributed to levels of engagement and trends involving turnover, employee experience is of growing importance for organizations across a wide range of industries. For those serious about making needed improvements,...
By 2025, one-quarter of all employees will be from Gen Z. Throughout the remainder of this decade, their numbers will steadily increase as a growing percentage of the workforce. With this transition, companies must reexamine communication practices and cultural attributes to better align with...
We launched our blog in 2018 to provide guidance to supervisors and managers at all levels in their journey to becoming stronger leaders. We’ve covered performance management, building influence with direct reports, coaching for desired results, effective communication. Here are our 10 most...
Workers' compensation is widely regarded as a non-discretionary expense. For some, it’s an unfortunate cost of doing business that adversely impacts the bottom line. For others, however, it’s a means of differentiating yourself from industry peers. In this episode, we spoke with Crystal Jones, a...
