Many employees battle mental health issues and it is affecting the workplace, according to a report by Unum. The report shows that, of those who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, 57% struggle to focus, 45% have reduced productivity, 41% miss at least some work and 22% have experienced tension with colleagues. InsuranceNewsNet Magazine (6/2019)
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Help employees feel valued at the halfway mark Employees find midyear performance reviews valuable when the conversations include specific examples and behaviors, include time for new ideas and are the outgrowth of regular conversations, write Karin Hurt and David Dye. They offer questions that managers can use to talk about performance and encourage employee growth. Let's Grow Leaders (5/30)
3 keys to successful interdepartmental communication Leaders can improve communication by sharing crucial information across departments, setting clear goals for teams and ensuring everyone has the data they need to make sound decisions, writes TBGA CEO Christine Alemany. "People tend to take action based on their gut, so be prepared to have supporting information if you need to provide an alternative," she writes. SmartBrief/Leadership (5/30)
