They say age is just a number, but this sentiment doesn’t always ring true in the workplace. Often, managers who are considerably younger than their employees have greater hurdles to overcome in earning the respect of their teams. Here we have tips for managing employees older than you. Are you much younger than your subordinates? […]
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If you’ve watched the news lately, or followed the markets, you’ve probably found the economic data as puzzling and disconcerting as I have. Up one day, way down the next. One economic analyst talks about a slow recovery, the other warns us of the next recession. The roller coaster we’re on isn’t showing any signs […]
The newbie. The greenhorn. The tenderfoot. As if these monikers weren’t burdensome enough, the young manager faces yet another challenge because of his age – namely, resentment. You know your new manager has the skills and qualifications to handle heightened responsibilities. But too often, older, more seasoned employees view a fresh manager as a threat, […]
If yours is like most forward-thinking food & beverage companies, you are integrating contract employees with direct staff to maximize resources and meet project objectives. But are you getting the best results from your contract staff? To get the most from your contract personnel, you must understand their motivations and develop a culture in which […]
These days, competition for positions in the food and beverage industry is fierce. With a greater number of candidates vying for fewer openings, you may find yourself having to say “No” more often. Needless to say, writing rejection letters can be an unpleasant and stressful part of the hiring process. But even when you can’t offer a job […]
