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Feedback, not Criticism
In a workplace, whether it’s a library or some other organization, we need rules for employees, and we need to get along and work together. Really, it’s the same as in a home and family. We need to meet certain … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptable Behavior, Communication, Employees, Management, Performance Reviews, Supervision
Tagged Communication, Criticism, Feedback
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What Can You Do to Solve This?
Here’s a no-nonsense take on Handling Co-Worker Complaints and Backstabbing. I like the first tip: “Ask the complainer, ‘What can you do to solve this?’” Dan Rockwell goes on to offer simple suggestions, in a succinct post. Read … Continue reading
Posted in Employees, Leadership, Listening, Management
Tagged Backstabbers, Backstabbing, Co-worker Complaints, Complaint, Criticism, Employee Complaints, Leadership
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