Attendance Bot

AUGUST 22, 2024

Pros: Encourages direct supervision and also creates an environment for immediate working relationships. Cons: Supervising teams in different working contexts may lead to issues of coordination, standardization, and integration. Pros: Focuses on streamlined operations, which can result in higher output and reduced costs.

Office Layout 52

Office Layout Teamwork Supervising Creativity 52

Attendance Bot

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Keep logistics in mind The venue is just one aspect of planning an executive retreat; there are many other details to consider. There are several options available when it comes to providing childcare at the event: Daycare facilities on-site: This is the most expensive option but offers the best care and supervision.

Supervising 52

Supervising Teamwork Planning Logistics 52

Ask a Manager

JANUARY 13, 2021

I do most of the supervision but last year had my assistant director, Mark, take on more supervision tasks as a growth area. Some of the staff are co-supervised depending on work assignments. A reader writes: I am the director of a pretty independent division in my company. At a minimum, he needs real coaching around this.

Supervising 34

Supervising Logistics Problem-Solving Mentoring 34

Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

Training results in declined supervision. Trained employees do not require frequent supervision or tight control. Venue selection, travelling expense, logistics etc bear a high cost. It creates opportunities for career development and personal growth of employees. They are often well aware of their duties and responsibilities.

Training 40

Training Supervising Equipment Mentoring 40

NeoAcademic

MARCH 25, 2021

and would be able to conduct supervised but mostly-independent research using those resources, if you were so inclined. If you recently graduated and were thinking about grad school but weren’t quite convinced, this would be a great way to participate in a functioning lab and make a final decision.

Project Management 40

Project Management Mailing Computer Supervising 40

Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

Training results in declined supervision. Trained employees do not require frequent supervision or tight control. Venue selection, travelling expense, logistics etc bear a high cost. It creates opportunities for career development and personal growth of employees. They are often well aware of their duties and responsibilities.

Training 40

Training Learning Supervising Equipment 40

Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

Training results in declined supervision. Trained employees do not require frequent supervision or tight control. Venue selection, travelling expense, logistics etc bear a high cost. It creates opportunities for career development and personal growth of employees. They are often well aware of their duties and responsibilities.

Training 40

Training Learning Supervising Equipment 40

Go Burrows

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Or is it a, you know, do you actually supervise directly the the assistants? But before we jump into that part, because that’s related to this, this other question I want to ask, but what’s your number one tip for maybe even logistically managing a team? And and they were like, yeah, that’d be great. And so nice.

Consulting 98

Consulting Food Training Logistics 98

SnackNation

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Fields technical and logistical questions. Solves both logistical and human problems. Makes decisions without supervision. Assists with staff schedules and executive calendars. Provides as-needed support (scheduling, planning, etc.) to directors, managers, and executives. Creates reports and presentations. Remembers key details.

Office Management 48

Office Management Office Lease Problem-Solving Supplies 48

Ask a Manager

OCTOBER 19, 2021

I supervise a new employee who normally rides the bus home. Sometimes managers from one department that works with my team (but does not supervise them) will send a complaint to me about an error. After the first wave of enthusiasm, we’ve started talking logistics and I realized that my husband doesn’t have paternity leave!

Supervising 38

Supervising Networking Problem-Solving Logistics 38

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 21, 2018

I’m a new promoted head of administration/HR/logistics for a small company (less than 100 employees). In some cases, we’ve been friends for five or more years (and I’ve supervised at least one of these people for three years). How do I disconnect from my employees on Facebook?

Supervising 24

Supervising Logistics Transportation Flexibility 24

Ask a Manager

JULY 21, 2021

Cut to this month: in my last supervision meeting with Ella, she said she thinks I’m ready to start applying for leadership positions, and she’d like to make a plan for anything we feel I could work on before applying for manager jobs. Ella laughed in response and said something like, “Oh no!

Interviewing 38

Interviewing Logistics Supervising Payroll 38

Fellow

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Firstbase also offers help in procuring the right equipment, logistics, and IT operations services so teams can deliver great employee experiences. Managers who regularly manage different projects or supervise many employees can benefit from Smartsheet’s reusable reports, sheets, and dashboards.

Software 52

Software Teamwork Customer Service Project Management 52

Ask a Manager

APRIL 8, 2019

It’s weird how many employers still don’t do phone interviews, when doing them generally would save a huge amount of time by weeding out people who have quick and obvious deal-breakers (like the wrong skills or experience, which isn’t always clear just from a resume, or logistical conflicts with what you need, like salary or availability).

Interviewing 23

Interviewing Supervising Salary Insurance 23

Ask a Manager

MARCH 15, 2023

I recently returned from a trip to Disney World and while it was fun and magical and all that, I couldn’t stop viewing it through a management lens and a mind-boggling HR and logistics perspective. There are SO MANY employees. people are herded through lines efficiently, and every parade and show starts right on time.

Interviewing 27

Interviewing Prioritization Logistics Supervising 27

Success

JUNE 2, 2024

Schools are not in session, leaving many families without structured supervision for their children,” says Tracee Perryman, Ph.D., Summer camps can be pricey, but worth it for some, and likely involve significant research to determine if they are a fit for a child, if working parents can obtain rides and other logistics.

Logistics 105

Logistics Supervising Home Office Coaching 105

Insperity

JANUARY 20, 2016

In the case of business executives, that usually means dollars, threats to profitability, logistics and other business metrics. Yes, you should report the basics: “This quarter HR interviewed 200 people for positions in five departments, on-boarded 45 new hires and supervised the firing of two people.”

Sales 140

Sales Logistics Supervising Manufacturing 140

Insperity

JANUARY 20, 2016

In the case of business executives, that usually means dollars, threats to profitability, logistics and other business metrics. Yes, you should report the basics: “This quarter HR interviewed 200 people for positions in five departments, on-boarded 45 new hires and supervised the firing of two people.”.

Sales 140

Sales Logistics Supervising Manufacturing 140

Ask a Manager

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

My spouse and I are splitting the virtual school supervision for our first grade twins. But if you want to do the message anyway, just be very straightforward: “I will be away from email from 11-3 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays while I’m supervising my kids’ virtual school sessions and will respond to you once I’m back at my desk.”

Mentoring 35

Mentoring Supervising Logistics Interviewing 35

Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 21, 2021

She is supervised by an office manager, Mary. The proper way to handle it would have been to stay focused on logistics and leave it at that. What is the proper way for an employer to handle a sudden resignation given with no notice or very short notice? Jane and Mary have never gotten along. – 2016.

Computer 35

Computer Logistics Supervising Mailing 35

Ask a Manager

MAY 3, 2016

She is supervised by an office manager, Mary. The proper way to handle it would have been to stay focused on logistics and leave it at that. What is the proper way for an employer to handle a sudden resignation given with no notice or very short notice? Jane and Mary have never gotten along.

Logistics 20

Logistics Supervising Mailing Interviewing 20

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 17, 2022

I supervise a role where critical thinking is really important – people need to be able to problem solve and think on their feet to figure out ways to resolve issues within a general policy and rules framework. Interviewing/selecting candidates. Coworker on my Facebook shared private information and now I can’t trust him.

Computer 50

Computer Food Interviewing Problem-Solving 50