Christine Casey-Cooper

The Insecure Manager and the Bomb He is Likely to Toss

Everybody has some level of insecurity. However, when your boss is insecure, your career prospects can be affected. You'll never know what to expect of him. His actions are chosen to make him feel better, even at your expense. Jeanne Sahadi of CNNMoney.com says that, in the best of cases, you learn to contort your actions to soothe the boss's quivering sense of self. In the worst case you are... (posted by Christine 4 years 35 days ago.)

Ignore Poor Work Performance at Your Own Risk

Employees generally want to do a good job and they usually do. Some employees, however, do not have performance that meets required standards. Being a manager means that you must face people problems. Problems with performance must be faced early becasue ignoring those problems does not make them go away. At the outset of performance deterioration, start documenting when a trend has begun. Isolated... (posted by Christine 4 years 36 days ago.)

Build Morale and Value to the Organization by Developing Employees

Companies striving to grow an improve must start by investing in employee development. A company that attracts and retains the best people will have a competitive advantage. Employees find it gratifying to learn more and to take on bigger challenges. Progress is a result of an organization that fosters learning and constant improvement. Mentoring helps both the new employee and the... (posted by Christine 4 years 37 days ago.)